Kongsberg kits out 16 newbuild escort tugs

The large contract with Turkish tugboat builder Med Marine will deliver heavy duty, Escort Series towing winches for nine escort tugs equipped with azimuth stern drives (ASD).

“I want to thank Med Marine for their excellent cooperation over the past few months it has taken to negotiate these significant contracts,” said Arto Salo, senior sales manager for towing winches, Kongsberg Maritime.

“I’m very pleased that we were able to close such a large deal and I would like to extend my gratitude to the regional team in Turkey, who worked hard on this contract and were key to the final negotiations.”

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This order follows on from a contract signed earlier this year to supply winches for seven tugs to the same yard. The new agreement brings the total number of Kongsberg’s winch supply contracts for Med Marine to 16 shipsets.

Kongsberg Maritime’s Escort Series of towing winches are a popular choice for tug operators in terminals and harbours around the world and there are hundreds of tugs in operation that are fitted with Kongsberg’s towing winches.

The two companies have a longstanding relationship, with many Med Marine-built tugs featuring Kongsberg technology and equipment. 

“We are pleased to collaborate with Kongsberg Maritime on these projects. We are confident that this partnership will greatly enhance the mutual interests of both parties in the development of a successful business relationship,” said Ertuğrul Çetin, procurement & technical group manager at Med Marine.

“Together with Kongsberg, we believe we are in an ideal position to meet the growing customer demand for Med Marine’s cutting-edge tugs.”