SANMAR Shipping delivered four fully electric ElectRA series tugboats it built for BOTAŞ at a ceremony held in Tuzla.
The four eco-friendly, emissions-free harbour tugs are based on the exclusive-to-Sanmar ElectRA 2500SX design from renowned Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd. They will operate at the BOTAŞ Marmara Ereğlisi LNG Terminal and the BOTAŞ Saros FSRU Terminal, both of which are of strategic importance to ensuring Türkiye’s energy security. The ceremony was held at Sanmar’s Tuzla Shipyard on Friday, 27 February, and was attended by Cem Seven, Chairman of Sanmar Shipyards, Ali Gürün, Vice Chairman & CEO of Sanmar Shipyards and other SANMAR management and employees. Guests included Erdinç Deli, BOTAŞ LNG Operations Manager, along with other BOTAŞ managers and employees.
SANMAR's 50th anniversary
The successful completion of this major contract carries additional significance for SANMAR as it celebrates its 50th anniversary year, with the company firmly positioned at the forefront of the tug and towing industry’s transition toward a sustainable low- and zero-emissions future.
The four ElectRA tugs delivered to BOTAŞ, known by their hull numbers during construction at Sanmar’s Tuzla Shipyard, have been renamed BOTAŞ HİLAL, BOTAŞ BAYRAK, BOTAŞ AY and BOTAŞ YILDIZ by their new owner. Each tug measures 25.4m LOA, with a 12.86m beam and 5.55m draft, and delivers an impressive 70 tonnes of bollard pull ahead, with a top speed of approximately 13 knots. Accommodation is provided for a crew of up to eight.
Cem Seven, Chairman of Sanmar Shipyards said: “The fact that this strategic partnership coincides with Sanmar's 50th anniversary adds special significance to this project. Combining our half-century of experience with our innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, we continue our work in line with our goal of shaping the future of global maritime shipping. We will continue to produce engineering solutions that inspire confidence with our people-centered, environmentally friendly, and innovative approach.”
