Setting sail into tomorrow: Med Marine launches Med-A2800 series tug tailored for Igmar

MED MARINE proudly announces the launch of its latest masterpiece, the MED-A2800 series tugboat, tailored for IGMAR, a member of SPANOPOULOS Group at its very own Eregli Shipyard. 

This maritime marvel emerged from MED MARINE’s Ereğli Shipyard on June 14, 2024, marking a profound step forward in engineering excellence and maritime technology.

The RAstar 2800 series Terminal–Escort Tug, spanning 28 meters with a commanding bollard pull capacity of 75 tons, embodies precision and versatility. Meticulously designed to meet Class FIFI-1 requirements, it features forward and aft winches, empowering it to handle diverse tasks; from delicate maneuvers to robust towing, mooring, and firefighting operations. With its advanced rear towing hook, this vessel stands as an indispensable partner for a spectrum of marine challenges.

Technical specifications of the tugboat:
Length 28,40 m
Breadht 13 m
Depth 5,40 m
Draft 5,70 m
Gross Tonnage <500
Bollard Pull 75 tons
Speed 12 knots
Crew 8-10 person

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 IGMAR (SPANOPOULOS)
Igmar consists the new shipping arm of Spanopoulos Group. Spanopoulos Group, has over 50 years of experience, obtained through a widespread number of activities in the marine and offshore field. Utilizing its fleet of over 100 multipurpose vessels, it has undergone a gradual progress in order to be in line with the best and latest marine industry practices. The Group offers a full spectrum of marine services such as harbour and ocean towage, port operation /handling, sea transportation, salvage & wreck removals, marine engineering & port construction, hydrographic services and environmental protection and off shore services, based on a wide range of innovative, upgraded and highly productive vessels and has a strong presence in Greece, Meditteranean, Egypt and United Arab Emirates.

The Group also fully owns 2 shipyards in the wider area of Piraeus Port, one commercial fully equipped shipyard unit, of approximately 100.000 sq.m, which is located on the island of Salamis and one shipyard specially designed for servicing Mega Yachts in Perama, which  consists of 17,000 sq.m capable of accommodating more than 30 yachts from 25m up to 65m and 2,500 sq.m housing offices, workshops, storage areas, library, café.