MED MARINE’S TRAktor 2600-Z TUG: POISED TO ADVANCE SVITZER’S OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN PANAMA WATERS
MED MARINE’S TRAktor 2600-Z TUG: POISED TO ADVANCE SVITZER’S OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN PANAMA WATERS
MED MARINE proudly marks the successful launch of a state-of-the-art TRAktor 2600-Z tugboat for SVITZER. Launched on May 13th at MED MARINE’s EREGLI SHIPYARD, this next-generation vessel is poised to elevate SVITZER’s operational capacity—combining high bollard pull performance with superior hydrodynamic efficiency, precise manoeuvrability, and multi-mission versatility tailored for the evolving challenges of modern towage operations.
Commissioned to deliver cutting-edge performance and reliability, two advanced TRAktor 2600-Z tugboats are slated for delivery to SVITZER, with the first already triumphantly launched from MED MARINE’s Eregli Shipyard. This project marks MED MARINE’s first construction of TRAktor tugs for the global operator, with both vessels expected to join their new owner in Panama by the summer of 2025.
Measuring 25.9 meters in length and delivering an impressive 65 tons of bollard pull, this next-generation TRAktor 2600-Z tug is meticulously engineered to excel in the dynamic demands of tanker, bulk carrier, and containership handling in Panama. Its advanced hull form and propulsion configuration ensure superior manoeuvrability and directional stability, while its optimized fuel consumption reflects a thoughtful balance between power and efficiency—setting a new benchmark for compact, high-performance harbour tugs.
Technical specifications of the tugboat:
Length: 25,9 m
Breadth: 12,8 m
Depth: 4,85 m
Draft: 6,05 m
Gross Tonnage: <400
Bollard pull: 65 tons
Speed: 12 knots
Crew: 6 people
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 over 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 SVITZER:
Every three-four minutes, somewhere in the world, a ship relies on Svitzer for safe and sustainable towage in or out of a bustling port or terminal. Cargo and container ships, tankers, car carriers etc., depend on Svitzer’s expertise to manoeuvre them safely the first and the last mile of their journeys.
Founded in 1833, Svitzer builds on almost 200 years of experience, and our powerful tugboats and experts in towage work tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected. Today, Svitzer is a leading global port and terminal infrastructure provider, serving approximately 2,000 customers in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries through a fleet of 456 vessels.