Egyptian Company for Shipbuilding and Repairs celebrated a delivery, launching, and keel-laying ceremony for a number of projects dedicated to Egyptian port authorities
- On Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Egyptian Company for Shipbuilding and Repairs celebrated a delivery, launching, and keel-laying ceremony for a number of projects dedicated to Egyptian port authorities, the River Transport Authority, and the Cairo Public Transport Authority, encompassing eight (8) different events.
- This comes within the framework of a vital strategic plan and as a continuation of its path of success. The Egyptian Company for Shipbuilding and Repairs is witnessing an exceptional moment written in letters of light in its maritime and developmental achievements record, celebrating the launch, delivery, and commissioning of a new vanguard of modern tugboats, pilot boats, and river buses.
- This step comes as a continuation of the ongoing modernization and development process within the company, allowing these vessels and boats to fly their flags high and navigate seas and waterways with utmost competence and safety, serving as a new artery added to the arteries of Egyptian development and economy.
- The Egyptian Company for Shipbuilding and Repairs delivered two (2) 70-ton bollard pull tugboats to the Damietta Port Authority, as follows: –
- (a) The tugboat "(Metwally)", which was delivered two months ahead of its contractual schedule, given that its contractual delivery date is December 2026.
- (b) As for the tugboat "(Arafat)", the company achieved an added milestone to its record by delivering the tugboat eight months ahead of its contractual schedule, given that its contractual delivery date is July 2027—a precedent that major naval shipyards fail to achieve.
- (c) In addition, the company delivered pilot boat "(24)" to the Alexandria Port Authority two months ahead of its contractual schedule, given that its contractual delivery date is December 2026.
- (d) Regarding the launching events, the company launched the tugboat "(Ashour)" for the Alexandria Port Authority to continue its journey of construction.
- (e) Concurrently, the company launched two (2) river buses with a capacity of fifty (50) individuals each, for the Cairo Public Transport Authority and the River Transport Authority.
- (f) Furthermore, the company laid the keels for two (2) 70-ton bollard pull tugboats for the Red Sea Ports Authority, namely tugboat "(Nuweiba 3)" and tugboat "(Nuweiba 4)".
- This success is a culmination of the fruitful and continuous cooperation between the company and various port authorities. The Egyptian Company for Shipbuilding and Repairs continues to enhance its standing through the continuous modernization of its capabilities, supporting the maritime and river industries to meet the requirements of the local market in accordance with the highest international quality standards.