Svitzer’s three TRAnsverse class tugboats are approaching 3000 collective commercial tug jobs this month, with on-water operations showing superior escort capability, manoeuvrability and responsiveness. The milestone comes as Svitzer’s fourth …
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Sanmar Shipyards is proud to announce the successful completion of sea trials for its 14th fully electric tugboat, marking a significant achievement in the company’s 50th-anniversary year. This latest vessel, …
Sanmar Shipyards and Med Tugs Partner to Bolster Mediterranean Fleet with Advanced Tugboat Newbuilds
Sanmar Shipyards and Med Tugs have officially entered into a strategic agreement for the construction and delivery of two state-of-the-art tugboats. Executed through the joint venture company SVS—comprising Vernicos Scafi, …
Master Boat Builders, Inc. (“Master Boat”) today, April 2, 2026, announced the successful delivery of the Jill, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Gulf LNG Tugs of …
UZMAR Shipyard has successfully delivered the NB-175 RAmparts 2500W Class escort tug MESSALO, built for CFM Logistics SA, following an official delivery ceremony held on March 6th, 2026. The ceremony …
On 12 March, Havariekommando, Germany’s Central Command for Maritime Emergencies (CCME), held a naming ceremony for its latest vessel, a Damen Multi Cat (MuC) 2309. The vessel, named Lütt Matten, …
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered an ASD Tug 2811 to Muller Dordrecht. The vessel, named En Avant 19, joins a number of Damen vessels in the company’s fleet. This includes …
UZMAR Shipyard has officially commenced construction of a new hybrid rotortug for Port of Tauranga, with the steel cutting ceremony held last week. The ceremony was attended by senior executives …
“Right on the heels” or for a better term, in the wake of the RSD 2513’s VB-048 and 049 (not to forget the VB-047 at London just before) Redwise has …
Redwise has successfully completed the delivery voyage of two Damen RSD 2513 tugboats, VB-048 and VB-049, from Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam to the Port of Rotterdam on behalf …
Sanmar has held a ceremony to mark the delivery of four of its game-changing, fully electric ElectRA tugboats to Türkiye’s state-owned crude oil and natural gas pipelines and trading company, …
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a MultiCat (MuC) 3113 to Leask Marine. The vessel was named C-Trojan in a handover ceremony at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld’s location in the Netherlands. The …
MED MARINE has successfully launched a new RAstar 2800 class tugboat built for Noatum Maritime, at Eregli Shipyard on 12 January 2026. Compact in form yet formidable in capability, the …
Strengthening the maritime partnership between Türkiye and Tunisia, MED MARINE has successfully delivered DOUGGA, the fourth of six RAmparts 2800 series ASD tugboats built for Tunisia’s Office de la Marine …
Turkish tugboat builder Sanmar Shipyards has further reinforced its long-standing partnership with SAAM Towage through the delivery of a high-performance Boğaçay-Class tug that will operate in Latin America. The vessel, …
We are proud to announce that Neptune Marine will build three new Medium Sized Harbour and seagoing Tugs for the harbour service of the Royal Netherlands Navy in Den Helder. …
Van Wijngaarden Marine Services B.V. and Neptune Marine have signed the contract for the construction of a new EuroCarrier 2712 – DP1 – TIER III, to be named Maasstroom. The …
Damen Shipyards Group has announced a contract with the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) for the delivery of two ASD Tugs 3212. The contract was announced at the Doha International …
• The vessel meets the demanding IMO Tier III international environmental standards and is a key component of efforts to support the Chilean Shipbuilding Plan. In a strategic step to …
Master Boat Builders, Inc. (“Master Boat”) today announced the successful launch of the Jill, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur, LLC …
MED MARINE has launched the sixth and final RAmparts 2800 series ASD tugboat constructed under the six-vessel fleet programme for Tunisia’s Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP). …
Alandmark agreement for the construction of two new, ultra-modern, high-specification tugboats was signed by ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group and MEGATUGS Salvage & Towage. The tugboats will be built entirely …
Strengthening the growing collaboration between Türkiye and Tunisia, MED MARINE has successfully delivered OUDHNA, the third of six RAmparts 2800 series ASD tugboats ordered by Tunisia’s Office de la Marine …
Naming and christening ceremonies for two class-leading tugboats built by Sanmar for leading Italian operator Rimorchitori Napoletani took place in Naples on November 29. GARGANO and PORTOSALVO are both examples …
Herman Senior has reached an important construction milestone with the keel laying of its new DP2 Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) Smokey at the Albwardy Damen shipyard in the United Arab Emirates. …
MED MARINE has launched a new RAstar 2800 Terminal–Escort Tug, designed to deliver high capability, refined handling, and exceptional operational strength. Rising from the skilled hands of EREGLI SHIPYARD at …
MED MARINE proudly announces the successful delivery of two advanced MED-A3200 series tugboats — ALNOUF and ALYASAT 1 — to its esteemed client NOATUM MARITIME. Following the successful closing of …
GONDAN will build a new high-capacity offshore tugboat for Østensjø Rederi, extending a collaboration that spans more than two decades and 21 vessels delivered. GONDAN to build Østensjø Rederi’s most …
Jifmar strengthens its global leadership in shallow-draft maritime operations. Aix-en-Provence, France & Vlissingen, the Netherlands: Jifmar Group and Seacontractors announce today the finalization of the transfer of Seacontractors’ fleet of …
Sanmar Shipyards has delivered its ninth tugboat to leading global marine services provider P&O Maritime Logistics, marking another milestone in a successful partnership that began more than a decade ago. …
Dutch towage and salvage company Multraship has reinforced its position in the Black Sea with the addition of its latest high-performance tug, MULTRATUG 30. The 80-tonne bollard pull vessel will …
Turkey’s leading shipbuilder and tug operator, MED MARINE, proudly announces the successful delivery of BULLA REGIA, the first of six state-of-the-art RAmparts 2800 series ASD tugboats built for Tunisia’s prominent …
Turkey’s leading shipbuilder and tug operator, MED MARINE, proudly announces the successful launch of the fourth RAmparts 2800 series ASD tugboat, MED-A2800, built for Tunisia’s esteemed port authority, OMMP. Taking …
On 28 October 2025, MED MARINE and Namibian Ports Authority (NAMPORT) signed a new shipbuilding contract for the construction of a high-performance TRActor tug. The signing ceremony took place at …
On 23rd October, Damen Shipyards Group delivered an ASD Tug 2111 to WUZ Port and Maritime Services in the Port of Rotterdam. The vessel Argo is the eighth Damen tug …
Sanmar has delivered two new powerful and highly manoeuvrable azimuth tractor tugs to global operator and long-time customer Svitzer. Both will operate in Bahrain. Known as DELIÇAY XVI and DELIÇAY …
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING has announced the delivery of ‘TEN-OH,’ Japan’s first tugboat powered by a BEH2YDRO hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine (ICE). The vessel was officially delivered on 15 October 2025 at …
Sanmar Shipyards has proudly celebrated the delivery of the RAmparts 2400SX-MKII design tug UT PATZCUARO to leading Americas operator Ultratug at a special ceremony held at its Altinova Shipyard on …
New vessels to operate in Gulf of Mexico with Woodside Energy Damen Shipyards Group and Chomex Marino signed a contract for the construction of two Damen Offshore Support Tugs (OST) …
Sanmar Shipyards, a global leader in the construction of specialized tugboats, has announced the successful delivery of one of its best-selling Boğaçay Class tugboats to long-term returning Italian customer, Rimorchitori …
Boluda Towage continues to advance its global expansion strategy with the acquisition of the towage and salvage business of the Dutch company Royal Boskalis BV in Australia and Papua New …
MED MARINE proudly announces the successful launch of its latest RAmparts 2300-W series tugboat, completed at EREĞLİ SHIPYARD on 19 September 2025. The launch adds another modern and efficient vessel …
Blending engineering excellence with environmental consciousness, Turkish shipbuilder UZMAR has delivered a high-performance RAmpage 4100BB -H Hybrid Offshore Tugboat ‘BUBE POWER’ with a ceremony held at UZMAR Shipyard is Buksér …
Sanmar Shipyards latest tugboat, built for Ultratug, has successfully completed a comprehensive programme of sea trials in Tuzla, Turkiye. Known during construction as Boğaçay LXXIX, the tug is based on …
MED MARINE proudly announces the successful delivery of two state-of-the-art TRAktor 2600-Z series tugboats, bearing the names ISLA POPA and ISLA UVA, to global maritime operator SVITZER. The closing ceremony …
Med Marine proudly announced that the first of six next-generation RAmparts 2800 series tugboats, purpose-built for the Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP), successfully completed her sea …
Sanmar Shipyards has launched the first of two of the world’s first large purpose-built dual fuel methanol escort tugs it is building for KOTUG Canada. KOTUG Canada is a partnership …
Her Majesty Queen Mary has officially named Denmark’s first fully electric tug, SVITZER INGRID, at a prestigious ceremony in Copenhagen attended by more than 100 distinguished representatives from the maritime …
Sanmar has launched the third of four revolutionary fully electric ElectRA Series tugs that it is building for BOTAŞ, Turkiye’s state-owned crude oil and natural gas pipeline and trading company. …
New vessels to enhance auxiliary fleet capability of UK Royal Navy Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Serco for the delivery of 24 vessels of various types. Serco …
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