Med Marine, a leading shipbuilding company, celebrated a significant milestone on October 17, 2023, as it hosted a keel laying ceremony in honor of its esteemed client, Port Qasım Authority. This ceremony marked the official commencement of the construction of a state-of-the-art buoy tender vessel, as part of a contract signed between Port Qasim and Med Marine in 2022.
The Buoy Tender vessel, designed by Seatech, is set to be an impressive 45 meters in length, specifically tailored to meet the growing demands of Port Qasım Authority. This remarkable project brings together the collective expertise of Med Marine and the vision of Port Qasım Authority, reaffirming their commitment to advancing maritime solutions.
The keel laying ceremony was a momentous event, attended by a distinguished gathering of individuals representing both Port Qasım and Med Marine. Furthermore, Med Marine acknowledges and appreciates the presence of Mr. Owais, C.E.O. of Dynamic Engineering and Automation (DEA), Med Marine’s local agency in Pakistan. His attendance at the event reinforces the strong partnership and collaborative spirit that define this project.
From Port Qasım’s side: Chairman of Port Qasım R/Adm (R) Syed Hasan Nasir Shah and General Director of Port Qasım R/Adm Shahid Ahmed.
From Med Marine’s side: C.E.O. of Med Marine Mr. Hakan Şen, General Manager of YMN TANKER Mr. Yaman Şen, General Manager of Med Marine Ms. Yıldız Bozkurt, Eregli Shipyard Manager Mr. Kemal Bektaş and Sales Director of Med Marine Ms. Melis Üçüncü attended the ceremony.
The ceremony also witnessed the presence of esteemed local authorities who graced us with their participation, including the District Governor Mr. Mehmet Yapıcı, Harbor Master Mr. Bülent Taşdemir, Chairman of Chamber of Commerce Mr. Arslan Keleş, and Chamber of Shipping Mr. Oğuz Ünlüer. Their support and involvement in this ceremony underscored the importance of this project for the entire region.
Med Marine is confident that this collaboration will not only strengthen the ties between Pakistan and Turkey but also contribute to the growth and prosperity of the maritime industry in both nations. We were honored to have the Pakistan Embassy in Ankara’s Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Abbas Sarwar Qureshi, and Mr. Faraz Khan, Second Secretary, as distinguished guests at this momentous occasion.
The keel laying ceremony represents the beginning of a promising journey that will result in the creation of a vessel that will serve Port Qasım Authority with excellence. Med Marine looks forward to completing this project successfully and delivering a world-class buoy tender vessel to our valued client, Port Qasım Authority.
