SANMAR, a leading tugboat builder, is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Port Flot – Burgas, one of Bulgaria’s premier towage companies, for the construction of a versatile multi-purpose tug. This new vessel will join PORT FLOT – BURGAS’s fleet, enhancing its capabilities to provide towage and support services in the Bay of Burga
The new tug will be one of the Turkish tug-builder and operator’s Boğaçay Series, and to be known as BOĞAÇAY LXXXI while under construction. It will be based on the exclusive-to-SANMAR RAmparts 2400SX-MKII design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd.
Port Flot – Burgas has more than 35 years of tradition in the maritime business at Burgas Port, operating 24/7 throughout the year with five tugs providing reliable and safe services in the 41km (25.5 mile) wide Bay of Burgas on the Black Sea, including at shipyards, an oil port, Port Bulgaria West, BMF Port Burgas, KRZ Port, and Nessebar passenger port.
Dimitar Hristov, CEO of Port Flot – Burgas said: “This investment reinforces our commitment with the ports in the Burgas Bay to providing modern and powerful world-class towage services. The new partnership with SANMAR shows that we are ready to respond to the maritime business changing requirements and meet the needs of our customers.”
BOĞAÇAY LXXXI will have an overall length of 24.4m, a moulded beam of 12m, least moulded depth of 4.5m and navigational draft of approximately 5.45m. A twin Z-drive, ASD, diesel-powered vessel, it will have accommodation for a crew of six and will achieve a bollard pull over its stern of at least 70 tons, and a free running speed of 12 knots.
Its two main engines will meet stringent IMO Tier III emission standards, and advanced machinery automation will optimise efficiency. Fuel capacities will include 77,900 litres of fuel oil, 11,500 litres of potable water and a 7,700-litre foam tank.
Designed for optimal efficiency in ship-handling duties for sea-going ships, Boğaçay Series tugs’ wide beam enables greater performance and stability. They are widely used for ship-handling, coastal towing, general purpose duties. Delivery is due in August 2025.
Rüçhan Çıvgın, Commercial Director of SANMAR SHIPYARDS, said: “I am delighted that Port Flot – Burgas has chosen us to provide the technologically-advanced, multi-purpose tug they need. Unrivalled performance, versatility and efficiency are the key factors that have made our Boğaçay range best-sellers. We also thank to Arena Offshore for their cooperation and contribution during the negotiations. We always work extremely closely with our customers throughout a project to make sure we provide exactly what they need for their individual operational needs, and I am confident that this co-operation and mutual understanding will mean that this new partnership flourishes in years to come.”
