Sanmar delivers first two tugs to new customer

Sanmar has sold two tugs to new customer Boluda Towage. Both boats, VB Horus and VB Amon, were delivered at the beginning of December.

VB Horus and VB Amon are based on the TRAktor-Z 2500SX design from Canadian naval architect Robert Allan, which has designed them exclusively for Sanmar for ship-handling,escort, and terminal support work.

With an LOA of 25.3m, moulded beam of 12m, least moulded depth of 4.46m and extreme draft of approximately 6.55m, the tugs are each powered by a pair of CAT 3516C HD D-rated main engines, each achieving 2,100kW at 1,600 rev/min and producing a bollard pull of 75 tons, and free running speed of 12.5 knots.

Both have 360-degree azimuthing US 255 FP thrusters, and can carry 83,900 litres of fuel oil and 12,300 litres of fresh water.

“I am delighted that we have delivered our first tugs to Boluda and hope that this business relationship based on close co-operation will continue and grow,” said Ruchan Civgin, Sanmar commercial director. “Boluda is a major player in the maritime sector and it is pleasing to be able to offer them two modern tugboats that can meet their specific operational needs”.

Sanmar operates a young fleet of 32 tugs and workboats that work in six ports around Turkey.

Boluda Corporación Marítima has a presence in Europe, West Africa, America, and the Indian Ocean. It includes the divisions of Boluda Towage (towing service in port, offshore, offshore, and maritime rescue) and Boluda Shipping (shipping, port terminal management, shipping agent, land transport by road and rail, logistics, freight forwarding and storage).