The new contract will keep the AP Moller-Maersk salvage subsidiary’s four tugs and three pilot boats in north Africa until 2020.

Egyptian LNG and Svitzer started their collaboration in 2005.

They have worked closely to find the best solutions for Egyptian LNG’s current gas export requirements.

Torsten Holst Pedersen, managing director for Svitzer, said: “We are very happy to continue the successful partnership with Egyptian LNG.

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