Vernicos Scafi Tugs and Salvage Maritime Co., which is involved in the Towage and Salvage operator in the region of Greece/East Med/Black Sea/Red Sea, together with its partners in SVS, took delivery of the second newbuilding tug in Piraeus port, under Greek flag.
MED-A2575 was built by Med Marine in Eregli Shipyard in Turkey, one of the most reputable shipyards in Europe. It belongs to RAmparts 2500-W design series by Robert Allan Ltd. and it is one of the most versatile ASD tug design for ship-handling, coastal towing, general purpose or escort duties. It can deliver more than 80 tons of bollard pull. Its high power and maneuverability making it capable to provide both high quality harbor and deep-sea towage services. The tug is fitted with two Caterpillar/3516E main engines, each developing 2,100 kW at 1,600 rpm and with two Kongsberg/US 255S FP thrusters. It is also equipped with FiFi 1 class fire-fighting system, capable also to provide oil recovery and escort services.
Mr. D. Vernicos, Director of Vernicos Scafi, commented: We are pleased to announce the delivery of “SVS II”, few months after the acquisition of the first newbuilding “SVS I” for SVS Maritime Company. We continue our expansion with the delivery of another newbuilding tug, strengthening further the relationship of trust with Med Marine Shipyard, by reaching the three orders in one year. This investment underscores the commitment of Vernicos Scafi to follow its investment plan and to maintain its leading role in the tug industry.
About the Company: Vernicos Scafi Tugs and Salvage Maritime Co. operates mainly in Piraeus and Thessaloniki area, but is also active in other ports as well (East Med/Black Sea/Red Sea, Patras, Lavrion, Mykonos and Katakolon), with a combined fleet of 49 modern tugs.
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