Nemeca Orders New Harbour Tug for Greek Towage
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Nemeca Maritime has contracted Sanmar Shipyards to build a new azimuth stern drive harbour tug in Turkey to enhance its fleet providing ship assistance and towage in Greece. The Piraeus-headquartered owner has ordered a Bogacay-series vessel based on a Robert Allan design as part of its fleet modernisation programme. The tug will deliver more than 80 tonnes of bollard pull.
Details of the Order
Nemeca has ordered a new tug. It is a harbour tug. A Turkish yard will build it. It uses a Robert Allan design. It joins a modernisation programme.
The tug has strong specifications. It measures 24.4 metres. It delivers over 80 tonnes of bollard pull. It reaches 13 knots. It accommodates six crew.
The Technical Configuration
The tug has powerful machinery. It uses two Caterpillar engines. Each produces 2,350 kilowatts. They drive two azimuth thrusters. These sit on the stern.
The tug has useful features. A firefighting system features. Deck machinery is fitted. It allows for future aftertreatment. This meets emissions standards.
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The Owner Perspective
Owner leadership welcomed the order. It cited fleet modernisation. This selects the right vessels. It enhances service quality. It strengthens safety.
Leadership valued the design. It combines advanced technology. High power features. A compact form helps. This aids busy ports.
Significance of the Order
The order supports Greek operations. It serves ship handling. Towage is covered. Docking features. Escort operations are included.
The order builds on recent growth. The owner expanded in 2025. It took an escort tug then. The same builder delivered it. This continues fleet development.
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