50th Anniversary year order wins from three leading towage operators reinforce Sanmar’s position in the global tug construction market.
Sanmar Shipyards has secured major newbuild contracts for up to ten tugs during the International Tug & Salvage (ITS) Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2026, marking a significant commercial achievement as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The agreements, signed throughout the industry event in Gothenburg, include fleet expansion orders from established customers SAAM Towage and HAISEA Marine, alongside a landmark first contract with FAIRPLAY TOWAGE GROUP.
On Wednesday, May 20, Sanmar formalised a new agreement with long-term partner SAAM Towage for five new vessels: four RAmparts 2400SX-MKII tugboats and one RAstar 2900SX tugboat. Since 2018, the collaboration has been rooted in a shared commitment to sustainable, high-performance operations. This latest order brings the total number of Sanmar-built vessels in SAAM’s fleet to 18.
Following the SAAM ceremony, Sanmar signed a contract with HAISEA Marine for one RAstar 4000 design tugboat. This marks the next chapter in a relationship that began in 2023 when Sanmar delivered HAISEA’s ground breaking green fleet, consisting of three fully electric ElectRA 2800SX tugboats and two dual-fuel LNG-powered RAstar 4000DF vessels.
In another major development on Thursday, May 21, Sanmar signed its first-ever contract with FAIRPLAY TOWAGE GROUP, one of Europe’s leading towage operators. The agreement covers the construction of one RAstar 3200SX and one RAmpage 4200 design tugboat. Additionally, FAIRPLAY has secured options for two further vessels of the same designs, signaling the intent for a strong, long-term partnership.
“During this very special period as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sanmar Shipyards, we are proud to further strengthen our successful long-term cooperation with SAAM Towage, continue our partnership with HAISEA Marine, and begin a new relationship with FAIRPLAY TOWAGE GROUP,” said Ali Gürün, Vice Chairman & CEO of Sanmar Shipyards.
“These agreements once again demonstrate the international confidence in Sanmar’s engineering expertise, innovative vision, and ability to deliver reliable, high-performance, and sustainable solutions tailored to our customers’ exact operational requirements.”
