Turkey’s leading shipbuilder and tug operator, MED MARINE, announce the successful launch of the fourth RAmparts 2800 series ASD tug, MED-A2800, built for Tunisia’s port authority, OMMP (Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports).
The launch ceremony took place in October at MED MARINE’s Ereğli Shipyard, marking another major milestone in the six-tug program. This ongoing collaboration highlights the strong relationship between MED MARINE and OMMP—one built on mutual trust, technical excellence, and a shared vision for modernizing port operations.
Measuring 28 meters in length with a 60-tonne bollard pull, the RAmparts 2800 tug has been meticulously designed by Robert Allan Ltd. to meet the exacting demands of modern port operations. Powered by twin medium-speed diesel engines and constructed in full compliance with Class FIFI-E standards, the vessel stands as a model of performance, safety, and engineering finesse.
With its refined hull form, MED-A2800 offers superior manoeuvrability, stability, and fuel efficiency, even in challenging harbour conditions. Designed for a wide range of operations—towing, mooring, escorting, firefighting, pollution control, and coastal assistance—the vessel embodies MED MARINE’s dedication to delivering dependable and versatile solutions to the global maritime sector.
The launch of the fourth tug signifies the continued momentum of the six-vessel project, reaffirming MED MARINE’s commitment to timely, high-quality shipbuilding and OMMP’s forward-looking approach to expanding its operational capabilities with future-ready assets.
Technical specifications of the MED-A2800 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
