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Sanmar adds another new build azimuth tractor tug to its young fleet

Operating with a fleet of modern powerful and technologically advanced tugboats with an average age under three years is a major factor in the success of Sanmar Shipyards as the leading towage operator in Turkey. Sanmar has continually renewed its fleet since the company was set up almost 50 years ago. Today Sanmar’s young fleet…Read More

May 24th, 2022  |  Published in Associate Member, member press release, news

Sanmar Shipyards completes record number of vessels in a month

Sanmar Shipyards is celebrating completing a record number of vessels within one calendar month, with six tugs and two pilot boats gaining their class certificates during January 2022. The record-breaking start to the New Year takes the total number of projects completed by Sanmar to more than 300, with 302 being completed to date. Sanmar…Read More

March 1st, 2022  |  Published in Associate Member, member press release, news

Sanmar Shipyards signs first contract of the New Year

Sanmar Shipyards has signed its first contract of 2022 with loyal client SMS Towage, the UK’s largest family-owned towage company. The contract is for the purchase of Sirapinar XV, a 2020-built tugboat based on the RAmparts 2200 design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd, which is currently operating as part of Sanmar’s own fleet….Read More

January 17th, 2022  |  Published in Associate Member, news