Med Marine launches newbuild Svitzer tug for Panama – video

Med Marine, the Turkish shipbuilder specialized in building mainly tugboats and workboats at its Eregli Shipyard, announces the launch of a TRAktor 2600-Z tugboat for Danish-headquartered and worldwide operating towage company Svitzer.

The shipbuilder states that two TRAktor 2600-Z tugboats are slated for delivery to Svitzer, with the first now launched on May 13 from Med Marine’s Eregli Shipyard.

Med Marine informs that this project marks its first construction of TRAktor tugs for the global operator, with both tugboats expected to join their new owner in Panama by the summer of 2025.

“Measuring 25.9 meters in length and delivering an impressive 65 tons of bollard pull, this next-generation TRAktor 2600-Z tug is meticulously engineered to excel in the dynamic demands of tanker, bulk carrier, and containership handling in Panama,” says Med Marine in its statement.

^{Video credit: Med Marine.}