MED MARINE, a leading Turkish shipbuilder and maritime solutions provider, has celebrated the successful launch of the first RAmparts 2800 series tug for OMMP (Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports) at MED MARINE’s EREĞLİ SHIPYARD. This milestone marks the beginning of a six-tug contract signed in November 2023, marking the beginning of a new partnership.
The newly launched tug, part of a series of six sister vessels of the ASD type, is engineered to deliver a minimum bollard pull of 60 tonnes ahead. Designed to meet Class FIFI-E requirements, it combines power and versatility for a wide range of missions. Equipped with two diesel medium speed engines and featuring an open aft deck capable of accommodating two 10-foot containers. The vessel ensures readiness for complex ship handling, towing, mooring, escorting, pushing, and firefighting operations. As a proud member of the RAmparts 2800 series, it offers optimal performance, reliability, and adaptability for modern port operations.
Designed by the globally acclaimed Robert Allan Ltd, all six RAmparts 2800 series tugs will each measure 28 meters in length. This ambitious fleet project stands as a testament to the seamless collaboration between MED MARINE’s advanced shipbuilding expertise and OMMP’s progressive maritime strategy, highlighting a mutual dedication to delivering innovative and future-ready solutions for the maritime industry.
Technical specifications of the RAmparts 2800 tug:
- Length: 28,20 m
- Beam: 11,50 m
- Depth: 5,49 m
- Draft: 5,40 m
- Gross Tonnage: 428
- Bollard Pull: 60 tons
- Speed: 12 knots @ 80% MCR
- Crew: 8
- Propulsion System: KONGSBERG / US205 FP / 2400mm
- Fwd Winch: KRAAIJEVELD / KAS-15-H-TR
- Tow Hook: DATA HIDROLIK / DTH 70-130.2 P/SA
- Deck Crane: TOIMIL MARINE / T-20500M/
- Main Engines: ABC Anglo Belgian Corporation/ 8DZC / 1800kW
- Generator Set: BAUDOUIN / 6M16S / 172,8ekW
- Fire Fighting system: FFS / FiFi E
