MED MARINE and the Namibian Ports Authority (NAMPORT) have signed a new shipbuilding contract for the delivery of a high-performance TRAktor tug. The contract was formally signed on 28 October 2025 at NAMPORT’s headquarters in Walvis Bay, marking another significant step in MED MARINE’s expanding presence across the African region.
Under this agreement, MED MARINE will undertake the construction, outfitting, testing, and delivery of a TRAktor tug with a bollard pull capacity of 80 tonnes. Once completed, the vessel will join NAMPORT’s fleet to serve at the Port of Walvis Bay—enhancing the port’s operational efficiency, safety, and towage capability.
Representing NAMPORT, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Andrew Kanime signed the contract, while Mr. Ali Can Çiftçi, Chief Legal Counsel of MED MARINE, represented the shipbuilder. The ceremony was also attended by Mr. Richard Ibwima (Executive Operations, NAMPORT), Ms. Evelina Tomas (Chief Legal Adviser / Company Secretary, NAMPORT), Ms. Malani De Klerk (Manager Procurement, NAMPORT), and Mr. Anthony Abrahams (MED MARINE Agent / Namibia Ship Broker).
This collaboration represents far more than the construction of a tug; it reflects the strengthening of maritime bonds between Türkiye and Namibia, rooted in trust, innovation, and shared ambition. Uniting advanced engineering with a forward-looking vision, the project underscores MED MARINE’s dedication to shaping a safer and more efficient maritime future for Africa. Like every vessel that leaves its EREGLI SHIPYARD, this tug will embody strength, precision, and the enduring spirit of partnership that connects distant shores.
About Namibian Ports Authority (NAMPORT):
Founded by an Act of Parliament in 1994, NAMPORT is Namibia’s national port authority and a state-owned enterprise charged with operating the country’s key seaports.
From its headquarters in Walvis Bay, NAMPORT manages the Port of Walvis Bay and the Port of Lüderitz, providing vital maritime infrastructure and services for Namibia and the wider Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
