Vernicos Scafi subsidiary orders tug from Turkish yard

SVS Maritime, a company under Greek towage provider the Vernicos Scafi Group, has awarded Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine a contract for the construction of a new harbour tug.

The tug will be designed by Canadian naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd.

The vessel will have a length of 25.2 metres, a beam of 12 metres, a draught of 5.75 metres, a depth of 4.6 metres, accommodations for up to eight crewmembers, and a gross tonnage of just under 400 tonnes. The propulsion system will deliver a speed of 12 knots and a bollard pull of approximately 75 tonnes.

The tug will be constructed as a multi-purpose vessel, working off a forward winch for ship handling, towing, pushing, and mooring assistance. The deck equipment will also include an aft towing hook and a capstan.

External firefighting gear will also be fitted.

The tug is scheduled for delivery to Greece in September 2024. It will be the second newbuilding to be delivered by Med Marine to the Vernicos Scafi Group.