A Tug boat (SAFAGA1 & SAFAGA2) has been delivered successfully to Red Sea Ports Authority .
As part of the Egyptian Ship Repair and Building Company’s ongoing efforts to modernize and develop the Egyptian port services system, two tugboats have been delivered to the Red Sea Ports Authority. The Safaga 1 tugboat was delivered on October 1, 2024, and the Safaga 2 tugboat on November 18, 2024, according to the latest technical and international specifications and under the supervision of the French classification society, BV (Bureau Veritas).
The tugboats are distinguished by their high maneuverability, ship escort capabilities, towing, and pulling operations, in addition to ease of operation and control for changing location and direction. They meet the requirements for maneuvering and mooring ships in ports as per the following specifications:
– Overall length: 35 meters
– Overall width: 12 meters
– Draft: 6.5 meters
– Bollard pull: 70 tons
– Maximum speed: 12 knots