On 19 May 2026, Cavalo Marinho 18 completed its maiden voyage towing Metro 18, an oil barge used for CPO transportation. This milestone marks an important step in strengthening fleet readiness to support safe, reliable, and efficient marine transportation operations.
Cavalo Marinho 18 is an Indonesian-flagged steel tugboat registered in Batam and classed by BKI. Built in Batam in 2025, the vessel has an LOA of 27.00 meters, breadth of 8.20 meters, depth of 4.00 meters, and draft of 3.00 meters. It is powered by two Mitsubishi S6R2-MTK3L main engines, delivering 2 x 1017 HP.
During this maiden voyage, Cavalo Marinho 18 towed Metro 18, an Indonesian-flagged oil barge registered in Batam and classed by BKI. Built in Batam in 2025, TK. Metro 18 has an LOA of 84.43 meters, breadth of 21.34 meters, depth of 6.10 meters, and features a double bottom double hull construction. The barge has a total cargo tank capacity of 5,878.73 m³, supporting its role in CPO transportation.
The maiden voyage of Cavalo Marinho 18 with Metro 18 reflects the company’s commitment to operating vessels that meet safety standards, are supported by strong technical specifications, and are ready to serve CPO marine transportation needs in a sustainable manner.
