Sanmar to build two ASD tugs for Turkiye’s Directorate of Coastal Safety

Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar Shipyards has signed a contract with the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety for the delivery of two ASD tugboats to add to its fleet carrying out life-saving, search & rescue and salvage operations in Turkish waters.

The signing ceremony was held at Sanmar’s purpose-built Altinova Shipyard, where the two new tugs will be built.

Both Boğaçay-class tugboats, based on the Sanmar RAmparts 2400 SX MKII design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan, ASD tugs will measure 24 meters, have a hefty 75 tonnes of bollard pull and meet stringent IMO Tier lll environmental standards.

They will also come with Fi-Fi 1 fire-fighting capability, according to Sanmar.

Once delivered, the tugs are expected to contribute to ensuring the safety of maritime operations, including emergency response and assistance towage, around Turkiye through the provision of towing, escort, and fire-fighting services.

“The Directorate General of Coastal Safety carries out vital work around the coast of Turkiye and we are proud to be able to supply them with the powerful tools they need to do this,” Ali Gürün, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

“The Directorate General of Coastal Safety is crucial for Turkey’s maritime safety, accident prevention, and emergency response. Given Turkey’s strategic location and extensive coastline, maritime trade and tourism have significant potential. Sanmar Shipyards enhances emergency response capabilities by building modern, high-performance tugboats for the Directorate. This collaboration strengthens both the maritime sector and our country’s maritime safety,” Cem Seven, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, added.