https://www.sanmar.com.tr/en/news-media-dl/news/sanmar-signs-first-contract-of-2025-to-build-a-new-tug-for-ultratug

Sanmar Shipyards has secured its first contract of 2025 with a significant deal to construct a Boğaçay Series tugboat for Ultratug Mexico. The new vessel will operate at the Lazaro Cardenas Port on Mexico’s Pacific coast and will temporarily bear the name BOĞAÇAY LXXIX during its construction at Sanmar’s eco-friendly shipyard in Turkey.

Designed exclusively for Sanmar by Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd, the RAmparts 2400SX-MKII tugboat model boasts advanced environmental and operational features. The vessel will be powered by two IMO Tier III-compliant CAT 3516E main engines, generating a combined output of 4,400 kW at 1,600 rpm. These engines are complemented by a Caterpillar SCR exhaust gas after-treatment system, significantly reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.

The tug will deliver exceptional performance, including a stern bollard pull exceeding 75 tons and a free-running speed of 12.5 knots. Its 24.4-meter length, 12-meter beam, and navigational draft of 5.45 meters ensure superior stability and efficiency for ship-handling duties.