MED MARINE, a leading Turkish shipbuilder and tugboat operator, announce the successful delivery of its latest MED-A3200 series tug to P&O Maritime Logistics. The delivery was celebrated at a ceremony held in Istanbul on January 30, marking another milestone in the strong and ongoing partnership between the two companies.
Named ‘P&O Africa’ by her owners, this 32-meter RAstar 3200-W Escort Tug combines strength and reliability, achieving a remarkable 80-ton bollard pull. Meeting FIFI 1 Class standards, the vessel is equipped with advanced firefighting systems, gas detection sensors, and emergency shutdown protocols, ensuring swift and efficient action in the face of potential threats. Armed with a forward escort winch, an aft winch, and an aft towing hook, ‘P&O Africa’ is engineered to perform a wide array of maritime tasks—from ship handling and towing to escorting, mooring, and emergency response. With her robust design and state-of-the-art equipment, she is poised to navigate even the most challenging and demanding maritime environments with unmatched reliability.
Right: Nikolay Biryukov, | Corporate Technical Manager – Port Services | P&O Maritime Logistics
Technical specifications of the P&O Africa tug:
- Length: 31,80 m
- Draft: 6,05 m
- Depth: 5,57 m
- Bollard Pull: 80 tonnes
- Speed: 12,5 knots
- Crew: 10 persons
- Propulsion System: Two KONGSBERG Z-drive propulsion units for superior maneuverability and performance.
- KONGSBERG Double Drum Forward Escort Winch
- KONGSBERG Single Drum Aft Winch
- Tow Hook: DATA HIDROLIK Aft Tow Hook for heavy-duty towing operations.
- Deck Crane: TOIMIL MARINE Deck Crane for versatile cargo handling.
- Main Engines: CATERPILLAR 3516E IMO Tier III ready engines for power and efficiency.
- Generator Set: CATERPILLAR C4.4 generator for reliable auxiliary power.
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 P&O Maritime Logistics:
Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, P&O Maritime Logistics is a leading provider of marine solutions with a focus on offshore energy, port services and cargo transport. Operating worldwide, they own and operate approximately 400 vessels and provide a wide portfolio of value-added marine services, with the ability to integrate these offerings with our customers’ operations. A core focus for P&O Maritime Logistics is the further optimisation of offshore logistics for energy companies. With the company’s very robust track record, global clients, diverse assets, and knowledge of its customers’ operations, P&O Maritime Logistics is uniquely positioned to continue disrupting the supply chain.
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