Greek distribution
The Greece based agent Franman SA, has been appointed exclusive representative for Denmark-based boatbuilder Tuco Marine´s ProZero vessel line in Greece, Cyprus and Egypt, where Franman SA will be promoting the ProZero Boats. The boats are fast and light Patrol boats, Interceptors and workboats.
Franman SA was founded in 2007 as an agent and distributor of powerboats, engines and marine equipment. Franman SA has specialized in the Security and Defence industry since 2010.
The ProZero Series are special designed vessels, which includes FRBs, Workboats and Daughter Craft. The range of vessels for the Defence industry includes Patrol Boats, Interceptors & Workboats.
The ProZero range also serve the offshore windfarm industry, oil & gas, the seismic industry, and as pilot boats with the ProZero Wind Farm craft being the first ever purpose designed Transfer Daughter Craft.
Franman participated at the Offshore Patrol Vessel Middle East Conference held in Cairo, Egypt on the 3rd and 4th of November 2015. There officials from various Navies of the African continent became familiar with ProZero Series boats.
“We are extremely pleased about the new collaboration with Franman, and we do hope that it can develop over the coming years. Franman will be responsible for the sale of ProZero in Greece, Cyprus and Egypt. We are delighted to see Franman’s enthusiasm regarding the ProZero boats.” Said Managing Director of Tuco Marine Group ApS, Jonas Pedersen.
The core idea of the ProZero series is to deliver vessels that will are competitive not only when it comes to weight, but also on parameters like delivery time and customization according to customer requirements.
The low weight of the boats will cause a significant reduction in fuel consumption which will help reduce emissions of both CO2 and NoX. At the same time the vessels will have a longer range and will be able to travel at higher speeds. The design is based on the well proven and tested hull shape from Tuco’s Guard Series, which Tuco has produced and developed since 2002.
By Jake Frith
