Minister Censu Galea visits Tug Boat at Malta Drydocks

The Minister for Transport and Communications, the Hon. Censu Galea, paid a visit to the Tug Boat S/T Rudokop on its first visit to Malta, at the invitation of its Captain and President of Thomson-Gordon Group of Canada, Capt. G.A. (Sandy) Thomson. Thomson-Group has been established since 1936.

The S/T. Rudokop is a 1958 Russian built ice-breaker, which was later transformed into a water supply ship. Now it has been converted into a floating showcase for Thordon International Incorporated, which forms part of Thomson-Gordon Group. Thordon are the world's largest manufacturers of Polymer Marine Bearings.

Minister Censu Galea was shown around the ship by Capt. Thomson, at the Drydock's where it is berthed for a face lift and service.

Malta Drydocks, who were appointed sole agents of Thomson-Gordon Group since 1991, have not only a consignment of stock available from this group but have a number of factory trained engineers, able to carry out work connected with such parts.

Capt. George Thomson is a third generation owner, and has been touring numerous parts to promote the group. From the ship he oversees the operation of five companies, through a network of highly sophisticated Technological Telecommunications equipment.