UZMAR Shipyard, a leading Turkish maritime company, has added the state-of-the-art RAstar 2800 series EFES 10 tugboat to its fleet. Designed by the renowned Canadian vessel design firm Robert Allan Ltd. and developed for offshore and harbour operations, EFES 10 has been recognised as the most powerful tugboat in the UZMAR fleet, with an impressive 85 tonnes towing capacity.
High Technology and Sustainability in Harmony
EFES 10 is a testament to UZMAR‘s technological prowess, offering exceptional performance and manoeuvrability. The tug is equipped with advanced technological equipment and environmentally friendly features, including compliance with IMO Tier III emission standards, significantly reducing environmental pollution. This commitment to environmental responsibility aligns with UZMAR‘s vision of ‘Greener Maritime Operations’.
EFES 10 is equipped with a towing winch and towing pin system at the rear, making it suitable for both towing operations and emergency response missions. With its state-of-the-art equipment, the tugboat will serve by UZMAR‘s highest standards in operational safety and environmental responsibility.
‘We Reinforce Our Leadership in the Turkish Maritime Sector’
UZMAR Chairman of the Board of Directors A. Noyan Altuğ said: ‘We are proud to announce the latest addition to our fleet, which further solidifies our position as a leader in the Turkish maritime industry. I would like to thank all my colleagues who contributed to the building of EFES 10. This new tugboat will play a vital role in ensuring safer and more efficient operations in Turkish ports.
Altug also highlighted that the EFES 10 is a reflection of UZMAR’s innovative vision and superior engineering capabilities and that the commissioning of the vessel represents a new chapter in the company’s maritime solutions.
New Standards in Maritime Operations
EFES 10, a recent addition to the UZMAR Shipyard fleet, symbolises the company’s commitment to enhancing operational safety, minimising environmental impact, and fostering innovation within the Turkish maritime sector. With its advanced features, the tugboat offers a combination of technological developments in the sector and a sustainability approach.
EFES 10 is expected to play an exemplary role in UZMAR’s national and international maritime operations.
