Cabras Marine Corporation (CMC) celebrated the christening of newly acquired asset M/T Polaris tugboat on December 7th, 2022 at their compound on F3 Dock of the Port Authority of Guam. Business associates and island dignitaries were in attendance along with CMC Owner and Chairwoman Teresa M. Watkins, Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio and General Manager Rory Respicio who gave special remarks and participated in the traditional breaking of a champagne bottle on the boat’s bow.

“We’ve seen Cabras Marine grow over the last four years with this latest addition of two tugboats. We’ve seen our industry partners and the Port grow significantly. We’ve also seen that in challenging times like the pandemic, we’ve worked together to figure out how we can support each other through the rough times,” said General Manager Respicio

Sister company Saipan Marine Corporation (SMC) also held a christening for M/T Maga Cabras Marine Christening Tugboat in Saipan on December 8, 2022 with island officials and business associates in attendance.

The vessels were acquired to improve performance capabilities in support of both CMC and SMC’s commercial and military marine operations in Apra Harbor and Tanapag Harbor. Sister tugs, M/T Polaris and M/T Magas were built in 2000 with z-drive propulsion and max bollard pull of 43 tons. The tugs were acquired in Australia and mobilized to Guam after brief dry-docking in the Philippines, according to Cabras Marine.

“The acquisition of these U.S. Flagged vessels prove CMC and SMC’s commitment in investing in the future of the maritime industry in the Micronesia region by providing reliable, on demand services. It is paramount to ensure efficient operations for a steady flow of marine traffic through Apra Harbor and increased capacity for transshipment throughout the region,” said Cabras Marine President Joseph L. Cruz.