The Türkiye-based tugboat builder Sanmar Shipyards (Sanmar) claims that it has launched a “high-performance yet compact tug for new customer NEMECA,” the first tugboat it has built for Greece.
The shipbuilder states that the Bigaçay range ASD tug is based on the exclusive-to-Sanmar RAstar 2900SX design from the Canadian-based ship designer and naval architects Robert Allan Ltd.
Greek-based NEMECA owns and operates a fleet of tugboats in Piraeus, Thessaloniki and Kavala providing harbour towage, open sea towage and salvage services. It also provides suitable vessels to carry out anchor handling, rig moves and supply duties.
The new tug has an overall length of 29.4m, moulded beam of 13.3m, moulded depth of 5.5m and is designed to accommodate a crew of up to 10.
With Fi-Fi 1 fire-fighting capability, it is powered by two CAT 3516E main engines, each producing 2,350kW at 1,800 rev/min with a bollard pull of over 80 tons.
“This is a relatively compact tug that punches well above its weight, leading its class and out-performing larger rivals. Its seakeeping capabilities are outstanding. It is always pleasing to construct a vessel for a new customer, and we have worked closely with NEMECA to make sure this tug meets the operator’s specific operational needs,” says Rüçhan Çıvgın, commercial director of Sanmar Shipyards.
