MED MARINE, a leading Turkish tug builder, has officially delivered the MED-A2800 series “Iron Dove” to global towage operator SVITZER during a ceremony in Istanbul on February 20. The 28-meter RAstar 2800 Escort Tug, constructed at EREĞLİ SHIPYARD, represents the pinnacle of modern harbour tug design, combining advanced manoeuvrability with exceptional performance capabilities.
The 28-meter RAstar 2800 Escort Tug epitomizes a forward-thinking commitment to maritime sustainability, offering compatibility with an array of cleaner fuel options, including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Ultra-low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil (MGO), and DMA distillate. This high-performance tug seamlessly fuses power and dependability, achieving an impressive 80-ton bollard pull. Engineered for optimal efficiency, this tug is expertly suited for manoeuvring tankers, bulk carriers, and containerships. Its robust build and contemporary design guarantee reliable and efficient operation, even in challenging conditions.
Ms. Melis Üçüncü, Business Development Director at MED MARINE, expressed her excitement about this achievement: “We’re really excited about ‘Iron Dove’ because it’s not just another tugboat in our line-up—it’s a step forward in our commitment for a sustainable maritime industry. It’s a great feeling to see this come to life, and we’re proud to be part of the ongoing movement towards a greener and sustainable maritime world.”
About Med Marine:
Med Marine is a leading Turkish shipbuilder and tugboat operator. The company employs Eregli Shipyard, one of the largest shipyards in Türkiye based on some 180.000 sqm with more than 30.000 sqm indoor areas to build state-of-the-art tugboats, workboats, offshore vessels and coated/Stainless Steel (STST) IMO II type chemical/oil tankers, either for its own operations or clients around the world. Med Marine has an extensive selection of state-of-the-art tugboat design portfolio and the shipyard is constantly being improved with advanced production standards by keeping up with latest health, safety and environmental regulations. Med Marine has successfully completed the construction and delivery of 200+ projects, including tugboats, chemical/oil tankers, mooring and pilot boats. Eregli Shipyard, owned by Med Marine Group, has received certifications for “Shipyard Security Compliance” and “Shipyard Production Compliance” certificates to build naval ships for Turkish Military and NATO.
About Svitzer:
Svitzer is a leader in sustainable maritime services, providing mission-critical towage infrastructure. It has provided safety and support at sea since 1833. With 4,000 employees, a fleet of more than 430 vessels and operations all over the world, the Danish company is the global Market Leader within towage and marine related services.
