MED MARINE, a global leader in tugboat and specialised vessel construction, has been awarded the Best Buoy Tender Award 2024 by Work Boat World of Baird Maritime for its standout vessel B.T. Mazdoor for the Port Qasım Authority. The accolade recognises the B.T. Mazdoor’s innovative design, exceptional performance in challenging conditions, and contribution to maritime safety and efficiency.
In a competitive field with nearly 400 vessel reviews, B.T. Mazdoor emerged as a standout, securing its place among the industry’s most forward-thinking and reliable vessels. The award celebrates not just the technical excellence of the B.T. Mazdoor, but its real-world impact—already making waves in its critical role at PORT QASIM AUTHORITY.
Crafted to handle complex conservancy and buoy management operations, the B.T. Mazdoor is based on the trusted design by SeaTech Solutions. Built to perform in the harsh conditions of the Arabian Sea, the vessel’s 12-knot cruising speed and steadfast performance have set a new benchmark for buoy tenders. The vessel’s versatility and efficiency are already enhancing the navigational safety of one of the busiest maritime regions.
“We are incredibly proud of B.T. Mazdoor and the entire team who contributed to this remarkable achievement,” said Melis Üçüncü, Business Development Director of MED MARINE. “The journey ahead is one of continuous evolution, focused on delivering practical, reliable solutions that meet our clients’ needs and exceed expectations.”
Technical specifications of the Buoy Tender Vessel:
- Length: 45,00 m
- Breadth: 11,80 m
- Depth: 5,00 m
- Draft: 3,70 m
- Crew: 16 persons
- Speed: 12 knots
About Med Marine:
Med Marine is a leading Turkish shipbuilder and leading 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 a wide selection of state-of-the-art tug boat 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 over 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 Port Qasım Authority
Port Qasım was established through an Act of parliament on 29th June 1973. It is located in Karachi’s Phitti creek of Indus delta region. The port started operation in 1980 with a dedicated Iron Ore Coal Berth for the bulk handling of imports of raw materials for Pakistan Steel Mill. The port presently has 18 berths (15 in private sector) with annual handling capacity of 89 million tons. All commodities ranging from minerals oils, edible oil, coal, rice, wheat, cement to fertilizers, general cargo, containers and LNG are being handled in the port at state-of-the-art terminals. It is the energy hub and only LNG Port of Pakistan.
