MED MARINE SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED THE MED-A2575 TUGBOAT TO SVS MARITIME

In a significant stride for maritime excellence, MED MARINE has delivered the MED-A2575 tugboat to SVS MARITIME, part of the Vernicos Scafi Group. The closing, which took place in Istanbul on October 23rd, 2024, represents a culmination of meticulous craftsmanship from Ereğli Shipyard. The contract for this remarkable vessel was signed back in March, and with great pride, MED MARINE has delivered her to fulfill the increasing maritime needs of SVS MARITIME in Greece.

At 25 meters long with a robust 75-ton bollard pull, the MED-A2575, named as “SVS I” by her proud owners, stands ready to tackle the versatile demands of modern shipping. Engineered to meet Class FIFI-1 standards, This RAmparts 2500W series tug is adept at ship maneuvering, towing, pushing, mooring, and firefighting. Its thoughtful design includes an aft towing hook and capstan, ensuring it excels in diverse operational scenarios.

The delivery of this vessel underscores the fruitful collaboration between MED MARINE and SVS MARITIME, both united by a vision of elevating the standards of maritime operations. With “SVS I” now enhancing the capabilities of SVS Maritime's fleet, the future looks promising as they continue to navigate the seas with assurance and innovation. MED MARINE, having delivered numerous tugs to Greece over the years, takes great pride in once again contributing to the country's rich maritime heritage.

Technical specifications of the tugboat:

Length: 25,20 m

Draft: 5.75 m

Depth: 4.60 m

Beam: 12,00 m

Bollard Pull: 75 tons

Speed: 12 knots

Crew: 8 persons

About Med Marine:

Med Marine is a leading Turkish shipbuilder and tugboat operator. The company employs Eregli Shipyard, one of the largest shipyards in Turkey based on some 180.000 sqm with more than 30.000 sqm indoor areas to build state-of-the-art tugboats, workboats, offshore vessels and coated/Stainless Steel (STST) IMO II type chemical/oil tankers, either for its own operations or clients around the world. Med Marine has an extensive selection of state-of-the-art tugboat design portfolio and the shipyard is constantly being improved with advanced production standards by keeping up with latest health, safety and environmental regulations. Med Marine has successfully completed the construction and delivery of almost 200 projects, including tugboats, chemical/oil tankers, mooring and pilot boats. Eregli Shipyard, owned by Med Marine Group, has received certifications for “Shipyard Security Compliance” and “Shipyard Production Compliance” certificates to build naval ships for Turkish Military and NATO.

About Vernicos Scafi:

The first half of 2019, a joint venture between Vernicos and Scafi Società di Navigazione S.p.A of Italy was signed. This joint venture came after the decision of the Italian Group to invest in the Greek company, which resulted in a new company renamed Vernicos Scafi, operating mainly in Piraeus area, but also active in Thessaloniki, as well as in other Greek ports (Lavrion, Mykonos) and Saudi Arabia. Scafi Società di Navigazione S.p.A. was founded in 1955 by Salvatore Cafiero and today is among the leading Italian companies in harbor towage. It offers specific and tailored services for ports and terminals of various kind, including containers, LNG and Oil & gas. The group directly employs around 200 people. The group is currently operating in four countries through its subsidiaries: in Italy (ports of La Spezia, Savona-Vado and Gioia Tauro), Croatia (Rijeka, Plomin, Pula and Zadar), Morocco (New Port of Safi), and now in Greece (Piraeus and Thessaloniki). Both Vernicos and Scafi have a long family heritage in the towage business and this joint venture also coincides with a handover between generations.