The Tunisian port authority and port terminal operator “Office of the Merchant Marine and Ports” (OMMP) has sealed a shipbuilding deal with Turkish tugboat builder Med Marine for the construction of six azimuth stern drive tugs.
OMMP, having launched a competitive tender process, selected Med Marine as its partner for the construction of these tugboats.
The shipbuilding contract signing took place at the OMMP headquarters in Tunisia in November 2023, and is marking the beginning of a fruitful and enduring collaboration between OMMP and Med Marine for the building of these six tugboats.
The six azimuth stern drive tugs are designed by the renowned Canadian Robert Allan design team and the tugs are belonging to the RAstar 2800 series, each with 28-meter length and having an impressive 60-ton traction force offering powerful and reliable performance in various towing and harbor operations for OMMP.
“We are deeply honored to have won this tender. Med Marine’s selection reflects our dedication to excellence in the tugboat building sector. OMMP’s trust in us is a testament to our professionalism and commitment to delivering exceptional vessels. We are fully committed to meeting and exceeding the demands and expectations of our esteemed customer, OMMP,” said Hakan Şen, chief executive of Med Marine.
