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Hi-Energy Marine Services is acquiring more tug boats in order to expand services to more Philippine ports
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This year two tugs will be purchased
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In the next five years, it seeks to boost total fleet to 22 from the current 16 units
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The acquisition is in line with plans to expand to more ports, including in Quezon, Bicol, Bataan, Cagayan De Oro and Davao in the next four to five years as demand for tug services grows
Hi-Energy Marine Services, Inc. (HEMSI) is acquiring more tug boats in order to expand services to more Philippine ports.
For this year, HEMSI is acquiring two tugs.
In the next five years, it seeks to boost its fleet to 22 from the current 16 units, HEMSI president Capt. Nelson Cajeta told PortCalls in an interview at the sidelines of the company’s 13th anniversary celebrations on March 21.
Cajeta said the plan is to upgrade to bigger tug boats to address greater demand at the same time dispose of older units.
The acquisition of more tug boats is also in line with plans to expand to more ports, including in Quezon, Bicol, Bataan, Cagayan De Oro, and Davao in the next four to five years, as demand for tug services grows.
HEMSI currently provides services to various terminals in Manila and Bataan.
Cajeta said they hope the acquisition of more tugs will help maintain or even improve HEMSI’s market dominance, particularly in Manila South Harbor.
Aside from tugs, HEMSI is eyeing to acquire a barge in the next two years to service reclamation projects.
In addition, Cajeta said they will continue investing in their employees and crew by upgrading their knowhow considering the stiff competition in the industry.
HEMSI was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 13, 2012, previously under the name MBHPP Marine Services, Inc. Services include harbor assistance, towage, mooring, ferry services/crew change, tending, anchor handling, maritime commerce and navigation. – Roumina Pablo
