Greek operator Nemeca takes delivery of new escort tug

Greek towage operator Nemeca has taken delivery of a new escort tug, which has been named Gaia. The tug will join the company's fleet providing services in the ports of Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Corfu, and Kavala.

The vessel is based on a 29-metre escort tug design from Canadian naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd. It features a sponsored hull form designed to enhance seakeeping and escort performance, particularly in exposed areas. The 29.4-metre tug has a beam of 13.3 metres and accommodation for a crew of up to ten people.

The Gaia is powered by two Caterpillar 3516E main engines, each producing 2,350 kW, and can achieve a bollard pull of 82 tonnes. It also has a Fi-Fi 1 fire-fighting capability.

Mario Mizzi, Managing Director of Nemeca, stated that the new vessel marks a milestone in the company’s journey to scale up its service capacity. Nemeca specialises in harbour and open sea towage as well as salvage services, among other services.