Med Marine Successfully Completed the Launch of The Escort Capability Tugboat Built for Misurata Free Zone

The MED-A2885, belonging to the RAstar 2800 series and is exclusively designed by Canadian Naval Architects Robert Allan for Med Marine, had its launch in May 2023.

Misurata Free Zone chose Med Marine’s tugboat based on its outstanding escort capabilities, durability, and modern design that allows for efficient ship handling, coastal towing, and general-purpose towing.

The tugboat will be operated in Misurata, Libya to meet the rising marine service needs of Misurata Free Zone, effectively addressing their expanding requirements within the maritime industry.

Med Marine’s Business Development Chief Can Cicioğlu commented on the contract: “We are delighted to sign this significant contract, which we consider highly notable. We are proud of being able to tailor the design, construction and outfitting of our tug projects to meet an operator’s exclusive needs and MED-A2885 tugboat has been meticulously customized to perfectly align with the operational needs of Misurata Free Zone. This project fosters the growth of our existing partnership with Misurata Free Zone.  We’re grateful to enjoy this relationship of mutual benefit and look forward to continuing our collaboration in the years ahead.”

Misurata Free Zone’s Chairman, Eng. Muhsin Sigutri commented on the contract:

We are delighted to announce another major milestone achieved among successful shipbuilding projects implemented by our valued partner (Med Marine) that launched its MED-A2885 tugboat to join our maritime fleet soon. It is ideally designed to meet the highest international standards and satisfy all the requirements and expectations serving the Misurata Free Zone during the port operations and ensuring the navigational safety of vessels while they are entering, manoeuvring, mooring and unmooring. We appreciate all the efforts of the work teams from both parties to successfully complete this project and look forward to many more years of mutually beneficial cooperation.   

The tugboat’s specifications:

Length: 28,40 m

Width: 13 m

Depth: 5.40 m

Draft: 5.70 m

Traction Force: 85 tons

Speed: 12 knots

Crew: 8 people

About Med Marine:

Med Marine is a leading Turkish shipbuilder and leading tugboat operator. The firm 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 a very wide selection of state-of-the-art tug boat 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. Ereğli 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 Misurata Free Zone:

Misurata Free Zone (MFZ) is the first free-trade zone established in Libya, based on Act No (9/2000) for free zones and transit trade. It is designated and organized by law to host industrial, commercial, and service operations that are available to all those interested in investing in Libya. The main objectives of MFZ are to increase the revenue sources, to contribute in supporting the local economy, and to provide employment and training opportunities. Such goals are achieved by creating an attractive investment environment where all free-trade activities are facilitated and liberalized. MFZ also strives to be the world’s gateway to Africa and open doors to both local and foreign investors to develop international trade and investment at this transit location.