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Port Management Association of
Eastern & Southern Africa
Eastern & Southern Africa
Med Marine Pilotage & Towage joins PMAESA
March 25, 2024
The Port Management Association of Eastern & Southern Africa (PMAESA) the industry voice for Port Authorities, Terminal Operators, Line Ministries and Port & Maritime Stakeholders from the Eastern & Southern African region is pleased to welcome aboard Med Marine Pilotage and Towage as an Associate Member.
Med Marine Pilotage and Towage is a leading Turkish shipbuilder and tugboat operator. Med Marine’s Eregli Shipyard is an outstanding shipyard recognized for its high-quality production, immense production capacity, and seamless operations due to its dynamic and competent workforce.
The shipyard is spread over a large area of approximately 180,000 sqm and is particularly admitted to be equipped with the highest building technology which allows flexible production of various types of vessels such as tugboats, workboats, offshore vessels, ferries and coated/Stainless Steel (STST) IMO II type chemical/oil tankers either for its own operations or clients from all around the world. The company is also among the world’s leaders in the provision of integrated marine services for a wide range of clients from the maritime transport sector.
Speaking on the development, PMAESA Secretary General Col. Andre Ciseau had this to say: “We are delighted to have Med Marine Pilotage and Towage on board as a member and a partner. Upholding of standards in the port and maritime sector is of paramount importance – especially as they contribute to safety and security of the vital asset in ports – the work-force. We believe Med Marine Pilotage and Towage is well positioned to provide high quality products and services in the maritime transport value chain.”
Col. Ciseau further added: “Additionally owing to global demand, shore-side based stakeholders have to implement concrete & holistic measures to their operations are sustainable and environmentally friendly”
On behalf of Med Marine, Business Development Director – Africa, Ilgaz Yaraş said: “We are thrilled to join PMAESA as an Associate Member. Med Marine is committed to delivering high-quality products and services in the maritime industry. This partnership strengthens our network and our commitment to regional cooperation, best practices, and port efficiency. We look forward to contributing to the safety, security, and sustainability of maritime transport in the Eastern & Southern African region.”
About Med Marine Pilotage and Towage:
Med Marine Pilotage and Towage is a leading Turkish shipbuilder and tugboat operator. Med Marine’s Eregli Shipyard, one of the largest shipyards in Türkiye based on 180,000 sqm with more than 30,000 sqm indoor areas to build state-of-the-art tugboats, workboats, offshore vessels and coated/Stainless Steel (STST) IMO II type chemical/oil tankers, either for its own operations or clients around the world.
Med Marine has a wide selection of state-of-the-art tugboat design portfolio and the shipyard is constantly being improved with advanced production standards by keeping up with latest health, safety and environmental regulations.
Med Marine has successfully completed the construction and delivery of more than 200 projects, including tugboats, chemical/oil tankers, mooring and pilot boats.
Med Marine’s Eregli Shipyard, has received certifications for “Shipyard Security Compliance” and “Shipyard Production Compliance” certificates to build naval ships for Turkish Military and NATO.
Website: https://www.medmarine.com.tr/
About PMAESA
PMAESA established in 1973 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is a non-profit, regional, inter-governmental organization of Port Authorities, Maritime Organizations, Government Line Ministries, Logistics and Maritime Service Providers and other port and shipping stakeholders from the Eastern, Western and Southern African as well as Western Indian Ocean regions.
PMAESA seeks to build consensus among member ports with a view to promoting regional cooperation and subsequently regional integration. The Association offers an appropriate framework for members to interface with one another in the port, transport and trade arenas to exchange benchmarks and best practices.
PMAESA also works towards improving conditions of operation and management of ports (coastal and inland) in its region of coverage with a view to increase their efficiencies.
The Association executes its mandate and coordinates its activities through its Secretariat based in Mombasa, Kenya.
For Med Marine Pilotage and Towage, please contact:
Ilgaz Yaraş
Business Development Director – Africa
Email: iyaras@medmarine.com.tr
Tel: +90 212 311 18 00
Istanbul – Türkiye
https://www.linkedin.com/company/medmarine/
https://www.instagram.com/medmarine_/
For PMAESA Secretariat please contact
Email: pmaesa@pmaesa.org
Tel: +254 20 238 1184
PO Box 99209 – 80107,
Mombasa – KENYA
http://www.facebook.com/PMAESAHQS
http://www.twitter.com/PMAESAHQ