STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIP: MED MARINE’S LATEST MED-A2500 TUG SET TO ENHANCE SVS MARITIME’S FLEET

Building on a successful collaboration, MED MARINE proudly celebrates the launch of another state-of-the-art tugboat for SVS MARITIME, a valued member of the VERNICOS SCAFI GROUP. The newly launched MED-A2500, crafted with precision at MED MARINE’s EREĞLİ SHIPYARD, marks another milestone in the growing partnership between the two companies. Officially launched on February 12, 2025, the vessel reflects MED MARINE’s dedication to setting new benchmarks in quality and reliability.

Measuring 25 meters in length and boasting a powerful 75-ton bollard pull, the MED-A2500 is built to meet Class FIFI-1 standards, ensuring superior firefighting capabilities. Its propulsion system features twin main diesel engines driving Z-drive units through dedicated shaft lines, offering outstanding maneuverability and efficiency. As part of the versatile RAmparts 2500-W series, this tug is designed to handle a broad spectrum of maritime operations, including ship handling, towing, pushing, mooring, and emergency response. The addition of an aft towing hook and capstan further enhances its operational versatility.

Mr. Dimitris Vernicos, President of VERNICOS SCAFI GROUP, shared his enthusiasm, stating, “We are truly delighted to welcome this remarkable vessel into our fleet. Its cutting-edge design and performance will enhance our capabilities and support our vision for a more efficient and resilient operation,” highlighting the importance of this ongoing collaboration.

Once delivered, this new tugboat will further strengthen SVS MARITIME’s fleet, reaffirming the trust placed in MED MARINE as a preferred partner for Greek operators. This enduring collaboration reflects a mutual dedication to pushing the boundaries of maritime expertise and innovation, further cementing both companies' influence in the global shipping industry.

Technical specifications of the tugboat:

Length: 25,20 m

Draft: 5.75 m

Depth: 4.60 m

Beam: 12,00 m

Bollard Pull: 75 tons

Speed: 12 knots

Crew: 8 persons

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 Vernicos Scafi:

The first half of 2019, a joint venture between Vernicos and Scafi Società di Navigazione S.p.A of Italy was signed. This joint venture came after the decision of the Italian Group to invest in the Greek company, which resulted in a new company renamed Vernicos Scafi, operating mainly in Piraeus area, but also active in Thessaloniki, as well as in other Greek ports (Lavrion, Mykonos) and Saudi Arabia.

Scafi Società di Navigazione S.p.A. was founded in 1955 by Salvatore Cafiero and today is among the leading Italian companies in harbor towage. It offers specific and tailored services for ports and terminals of various kind, including containers, LNG and Oil & gas. The group directly employs around 200 people. The group is currently operating in four countries through its subsidiaries: in Italy (ports of La Spezia, Savona-Vado and Gioia Tauro), Croatia (Rijeka, Plomin, Pula and Zadar), Morocco (New Port of Safi), and now in Greece (Piraeus and Thessaloniki). Both Vernicos and Scafi have a long family heritage in the towage business and this joint venture also coincides with a handover between generations.