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Sanmar completes sea trials for 14th all-electric tugboat. Turkish shipyard marks half-century in business with latest battery-powered vessel from ElectRA series. Sanmar has now completed 14 all-electric tugboats in its ElectRA series, with a 15th under construction. Pictured: Dinamo IV, an all-electric tugboat. Image credit: Sanmar Shipyards Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar Shipyards has completed sea trials for its 14th fully electric tugboat, Dinamo IV, during the company's 50th anniversary year. The vessel is part of the ElectRA 2500SX series, developed through Sanmar's partnership with Canadian naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd. The design uses battery technology supplied by Corvus Energy and is intended to deliver zero emissions at the point of use. According to Sanmar, Dinamo IV has a length of 25.40 metres, a breadth of 12.86 metres and a maximum draught of 5.40 metres. The tug is equipped with 1,808 kWh of battery capacity, enabling it to achieve a bollard pull of 70 tonnes and a speed of 12.5 knots. Since the ElectRA series was launched in 2021, the tugs have entered service in Europe, North America and Latin America, often in environmentally sensitive waters. Current operators include HaiSea Marine, Saam Towage, Svitzer, Buksér og Berging and Botas. Sanmar noted that the series has also received industry recognition, including the ITS 2023 Tug of the Year award for HaiSea Wamis and the recent shortlisting of Saam Trapananda for the 2026 award. Rüçhan Çıvgın, Commercial Director of Sanmar Shipyards, said: "We took a strategic decision to be at the forefront of this change and are working collaboratively to achieve a sustainable future. Right from the start, we knew these green credentials had to be achieved without any loss of power or performance. A great deal of effort has gone into ensuring that they match and, in many cases, outperform their conventional counterparts." With 14 vessels now completed and a 15th already under construction, Sanmar said it continues to focus on meeting growing demand for lower-emission propulsion systems in the maritime sector. | / | / | Gasum and Wasaline extend bio-LNG supply agreement to 2027 Nordic energy company renews fuel supply contract with Finnish-Swedish ferry operator through 2027. | | / | / | MOL Techno-Trade completes Japan's first truck-to-ship LNG bunkering for foreign cruise vessel Ritz-Carlton cruise ship Luminara refuelled at Nagasaki Port using truck-to-ship method on 3 April. | | / | / | Methanol-ready cable-laying vessel hull launched in Romania Shipbuilder floats hull of dual-fuel vessel designed for offshore renewable energy cable operations. | | / | / | GCMD biofuels lead receives Singapore standardisation award Dr Prapisala Thepsithar recognised for contributions to marine biofuel specification development. | | / | / | Certas Energy to attend Marine Energy Wales conference in April Marine fuel supplier to discuss sector solutions at UK marine renewable energy conference. | | / | / | Echandia to supply battery system for Gotlandsbolaget's hybrid ferry Swedish battery supplier wins contract for new high-speed catamaran operating between Visby and Nynäshamn. | | / | / | Guangzhou Shipyard secures Suezmax order, delivers vessels ahead of schedule China State Shipbuilding subsidiary reports nine vessel deliveries in the first quarter of 2026. | | / | / | Renewable ammonia pipeline grows despite Norway project freeze GENA Solutions tracks 325 projects totalling 146 MMT of capacity by 2034 despite execution challenges. | | / | / | Exmar names world's first ocean-going ammonia dual-fuel gas carriers in South Korea Two 46,000-cbm vessels can reduce CO[2] emissions by up to 90% during navigation. | | / | / | Gulf Marine expands bonded lubricant supply network in China's Fujian province Company adds supply points in Putian, Ningde and Fuqing, covering 20 terminals across the region. | | / |

Sanmar Shipyards and Med Tugs partner to bolster Mediterranean fleet with advanced tugboat newbuilds. * home * uncategorized * Sanmar Shipyards and Med Tugs partner to bolster Mediterranean fleet with advanced tugboat newbuilds. Sanmar Shipyards and Med Tugs have officially entered into a strategic agreement for the construction and delivery of two state-of-the-art tugboats. Executed through the joint venture company SVS - comprising Vernicos Scafi, Spanopoulos, and Lyboussakis - the project marks a significant investment in the future of Greek maritime infrastructure. The vessels, scheduled for delivery in September 2026 and September 2027, will be stationed at the Port of Piraeus. Designed to handle the increasing demands of one of Europe's busiest maritime hubs, these tugs will specialize in high-performance harbor maneuvers and escort operations. The order features two distinct hull configurations from the RAstar range, 80TBP RAstar 2900SX and 90TBP RAstar 3200SX, designed exclusively for Sanmar by Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd. Both vessels prioritize crew safety and operational stability, featuring dual CAT 3516E engines meeting IMO Tier III emission requirements, equipped with escort rated forward winches, aft winches, towing pins, and deck cranes and accommodating FiFi 1 firefighting capabilities for emergency response. The total value of this landmark contract is €21 million. This investment reflects the commitment of the SVS joint venture to modernizing the Mediterranean fleet with high-bollard-pull assets - delivering 80 and 90 tonnes of pulling power respectively - to ensure the safe passage of ultra-large container ships and tankers. "We have carefully listened to the requirements and jointly determined the exact scope of the tugboats, which resulted in two different hull sizes and engine power configurations. We are proud to deliver two of our most capable tugboats to our neighbors." - Ali Gürün, Vice Chairman and CEO of Sanmar Shipyards. "These tugs aren't just machines; they represent our passion for excellence and our promise to keep the Mediterranean's waters safe and moving for generations to come. This partnership with Sanmar is a beautiful new chapter in our heritage." - Dimitris Vernicos, President of Vernicos Scafi. This contract once again demonstrates Sanmar's ability to deliver bespoke, high performance tug solutions that combine proven design with advanced engineering and build quality. It also reflects the company's strong heritage as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.