Türkiye’s leading shipbuilder and tug operator, Med Marine announce the successful completion of sea trials for the first of six next-generation MED-A2800SD series tugs, purpose-built for the Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP). The trials took place in the Black Sea on August 27th.
Conducted under the close supervision of MED MARINE’s engineering team and classification society surveyors, the trials confirmed the vessel’s full alignment with design performance, from powerful bollard pull to agile manoeuvrability and operational resilience.
This milestone comes just three months after the 28-meter harbour tug’s ceremonial launch on May 27th at MED MARINE’s Ereğli Shipyard, an event that marked the visible beginning of a six-vessel fleet project arising from the contract signed between OMMP and Med Marine in November 2023. Having successfully completed her sea trials, Med Marine is excited to continue advancing its collaboration with OMMP through this high-performance harbour tug.
Measuring 28 meters in length, this MED-A2800SD tug is engineered to deliver a minimum bollard pull of 60 tonnes ahead. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd., she meets Class FIFI-E requirements and is powered by two medium-speed diesel engines. Her open aft deck, capable of accommodating two 10-foot containers, ensures operational flexibility, while her robust configuration prepares her for a wide range of missions including ship handling, towing, mooring, escorting, pushing, and firefighting.
As the first in a series of six sister vessels, this tug embodies the fusion of Med Marine’s advanced shipbuilding expertise and OMMP’s progressive vision for safer, more efficient port operations. More than just a technical achievement, the successful completion of her sea trials highlights the coordinated efforts, meticulous planning, and mutual dedication that define this partnership.
Technical specifications of the MED-A2800SD 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
