Ocean Group welcomed Med Marine’s 25 m, 75 TBP new state-of-the-art ER97 vessel. Mahoe just arrived at Jamaica.

The state-of-the-art Mahoe, designed by Robert Allan Ltd. exclusively for Med Marine, was chosen by Ocean Group for its versatile, multi-purpose, compact and state-of-the-art ASD design which features efficient ship-handling, coastal towing, and other general purpose towing capabilities.

Mahoe will be operating in Kingston, Jamaica.

“We are thrilled to have completed the high quality tugboat and successfully delivered Mahoe to Ocean Blue and appreciate their trust in us. I believe this will constitute a long term relationship between Ocean Group and Med Marine.” said Melis Ucuncu, Sales Manager of Med Marine.

The tugboat’s specifications include:

LENGTH O.A.                        25.20 m

BEAM                                    12 m                  

DEPTH                                  max. 5.75 m     

BOLLARD PULL                    75 t.                           

SPEED                                  12 knots 

MAIN ENGINE                      CATERPILLAR / 3516C

THRUSTER                           KONGSBERG / US 255S P30 FP     

TOWING WINCH                   THR MARINE / EFTW 300 KN

GENERATOR SET                 CATERPILLAR C4.4       

ACCOMMODATION               7 persons (MLC Design)     

About Med Marine:

Med Marine is a leading Turkish shipbuilder and major tugboat operator. The firm owns Eregli Shipyard, one of the largest shipyards in Turkey, based on some 180.000 sq. m. with more than 30.000 sq. m. indoor areas to build state-of-the-art tugboats, work boats and Stainless Steel (STST) IMO II type chemical/oil tankers, either for its own operations or clients around the world. Med Marine has a very wide 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.

For more information, please visit: medmarine.com.tr

About Ocean Group:

Ocean Group is a major supplier of integrated marine solutions in Canada and a leader in the Canadian maritime industry. With close to 1,000 employees, Ocean Group is a Quebec entrepreneurial jewel operating in 23 business locations in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, while intensifying its presence in the Caribbean. Its range of marine services is the most comprehensive in the industry and meets various needs, including harbour towing, salvage, ship construction and repair, marine transportation, dredging and specialized marine equipment rental.

For more information, please visit: www.groupocean.com