MED TUGS Solidifies Greek Market Leadership with €21 Million Strategic Newbuilding Order at Sanmar Shipyards

PIRAEUS, GREECE – MED TUGS (Vernicos Scafi, Spanopoulos, Lybousakis)

The premier Greek towage and salvage consortium, is proud to announce a significant €21 million investment for the construction of two state-of-the-art tugboats at the worldrenowned Sanmar Shipyards.

This strategic move reinforces the market position of the MED TUGS (Vernicos Scafi, Spanopoulos, Lybousakis) consortium. With this latest order, the combined fleet reaches a formidable 43 high-specification salvage and terminal tugs, of which 7 are modern newbuildings.

Unrivaled Infrastructure & Strategic Vision 2029

MED TUGS (Vernicos Scafi, Spanopoulos, Lybousakis) currently provides essential ship-handling and safety services across almost all ports in Greece and serves all domestic refineries. This expansion is a key step toward the consortium’s long-term goal: to have 10 high-spec newbuildings on the water by 2029, featuring similar or even superior specifications to the current order.

Vessel Specifications & Delivery Timeline

The contract with Sanmar Shipyards, a global leader in high-quality specialized vessel construction, includes two advanced designs from the naval architects at Robert Allan Ltd.:

• RAstar 2900SX (Bigaçay Series): Featuring an 83-tonne bollard pull, this
high-performance ASD tug is designed for prompt delivery in September 2026.

•  Kocaçay 3200SX Series: Boasting a powerful 90-tonne bollard pull, this vessel is engineered for the most demanding terminal and escort operations, with deliver scheduled for September 2027.

“This €21 million investment reflects our commitment to the safety and efficiency of Greek maritime infrastructure,” stated the MED TUGS (Vernicos Scafi, Spanopoulos, Lybousakis) Board. “By serving every refinery and nearly every port in the country, we have a responsibility to lead. Our path to 10 newbuildings by 2029 ensures
that we remain the most reliable and technologically advanced partner for the world’s largest vessels and energy terminals.”