One of Türkiye’s leading shipbuilder and tug operator, MED MARINE deliverers OUDHNA, the third of six RAmparts 2800 series ASD tugs ordered by Tunisia’s Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP), further strengthening the growing maritime cooperation between Türkiye and Tunisia
The handover took place in late November at MED MARINE’s Ereğli Shipyard. This delivery marks another key milestone in OMMP’s fleet renewal program, which was initiated under the contract signed in November 2023.
Named after one of Tunisia’s historically significant ancient settlements, OUDHNA reflects both resilience and refined engineering. Measuring 28 meters in length and designed by Robert Allan Ltd., the tug delivers 60 tonnes of bollard pull ahead and is built to Class FIFI-E standards, providing enhanced reliability, safety, and functionality for daily port operations.
This latest delivery follows BULLA REGIA and EL JEM, the first and second vessels of the series, further reinforcing the steady and disciplined progress of the project. Powered by twin medium-speed diesel engines and featuring an open aft deck engineered to carry two 10-foot containers, OUDHNA offers versatile capability across towing, mooring, escort, pushing, and firefighting operations.
The handover of OUDHNA once again highlights the trusted partnership between MED MARINE and OMMP—an alliance shaped by shared determination to advance port efficiency, modernize maritime operations, and build a dynamic future for Tunisia’s coastal infrastructure.
Technical specifications of OUDHNA RAmparts 2800 series ASD 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
