STRENGTHENING AFRICA’S MARITIME FUTURE: MED MARINE SIGNS A NEWBUILD CONTRACT WITH NAMPORT FOR A HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRAKTOR TUG
On 28 October 2025, MED MARINE and Namibian Ports Authority (NAMPORT) signed a new shipbuilding contract for the construction of a high-performance TRAktor tug. The signing ceremony took place at NAMPORT’s Headquarters in Walvis Bay, marking another important step in MED MARINE’s growing presence across the African continent.
Under this agreement, MED MARINE will undertake the construction, outfitting, testing, and delivery of a TRAktor tugboat with a bollard pull capacity of 80 tonnes. Once completed, the vessel will join NAMPORT’s fleet to serve at the Port of Walvis Bay—enhancing the port’s operational efficiency, safety, and towage capability.
Representing NAMPORT, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Andrew Kanime signed the contract, while Mr. Ali Can Çiftçi, Chief Legal Counsel of MED MARINE, represented the shipbuilder. The ceremony was also attended by Mr. Richard Ibwima (Executive Operations, NAMPORT), Ms. Evelina Tomas (Chief Legal Adviser / Company Secretary, NAMPORT), Ms. Malani De Klerk (Manager Procurement, NAMPORT), and Mr. Anthony Abrahams (MED MARINE Agent / Namibia Ship Broker).
This collaboration represents far more than the construction of a tugboat; it reflects the strengthening of maritime bonds between Türkiye and Namibia, rooted in trust, innovation, and shared ambition. Uniting advanced engineering with a forward-looking vision, the project underscores MED MARINE’s dedication to shaping a safer and more efficient maritime future for Africa. Like every vessel that leaves its EREGLI SHIPYARD, this tug will embody strength, precision, and the enduring spirit of partnership that connects distant shores.
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 Namibian Ports Authority (NAMPORT):
Founded by an Act of Parliament in 1994, NAMPORT is Namibia’s national port authority and a state-owned enterprise charged with operating the country’s key seaports.
From its headquarters in Walvis Bay, NAMPORT manages the Port of Walvis Bay and the Port of Lüderitz, providing vital maritime infrastructure and services for Namibia and the wider Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
NAMPORT’s mission centres on delivering efficient, reliable and cost-effective port services, developing its facilities for future demand, and supporting regional trade by leveraging Namibia’s strategic position.
Through its operations, NAMPORT contributes to economic growth in Namibia, enhances the country’s logistics offering, and supports cross-border connectivity through established transport corridors linking to land-locked neighbouring countries.
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