- Thrusters Range from 1765 kW to 2525 kW with 85-ton Bollard Pull.
- Sanmar Expands Fleet with Hybrid, LNG, and Electric Tugs.
- Sanmar Praises Kongsberg for Technical Excellence and Support.
Kongsberg Maritime has landed contracts to provide a total of 34 US azimuth thrusters for 17 new tugboats that Sanmar Shipyards, a prominent Turkish tugbuilder, is constructing. These thrusters will come in various power outputs ranging from 1765 kW to 2525 kW, boasting bollard pull capabilities between 60 and 85 tons, reports Kongsberg.
Strengthening a Long-Standing Partnership with New Orders
Sanmar Shipyards, which has nearly 50 years of experience and has delivered over 300 tugboats globally, has been a loyal customer of Kongsberg Maritime. Based in Tuzla and Altınova, Sanmar produces a diverse array of tugboat designs, including battery-electric, LNG-fueled, methanol, hybrid, and autonomous tugs, many of which are inspired by designs from Robert Allan Ltd.
Sanmar Praises Technical Capability and Responsiveness
“We value long-term partnerships built on trust, technical capability, consistent delivery and sustainable after-sales service,” said Volkan Gün, Senior Supply Chain Manager at Sanmar Shipyards. “Kongsberg Maritime continues to be a dependable and solution-oriented partner. Their Project Contracts, Sales Support, and R&D teams have demonstrated a high level of competence, responsibility, and collaboration throughout every phase of our cooperation.”
“During the post-contract phase, the Kongsberg Maritime team has shown great ownership, ensuring successful execution of previous agreements. The commitment and responsiveness of their Türkiye-based team further strengthens our confidence in this partnership and we look forward to another successful chapter in our long-standing relationship.”
34 Thrusters for 17 Tugs Confirmed
“These latest contracts with Sanmar Shipyards builds on our long and successful relationship with one of Türkiye’s leading tug builders,” said Emre Kopuz, Senior Sales Manager, Kongsberg Maritime.
“We are delighted to sign these contracts totalling 34 azimuth thrusters for 17 new tugs and look forward to delivering and commissioning these efficient and powerful propulsion systems for a range of projects.”
Thruster Technology Continues to Evolve
“The tug market is one where our thrusters have continued to demonstrate proven reliability, power, and efficiency for tug operations across the world,” added Tomi Venttola, Senior Sales Manager, Rauma, Finland, Kongsberg Maritime. “We continue to develop our thruster systems to meet the growing demands for more efficient, cleaner operations, with mechanical, hybrid and electric solutions.”
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Source: Kongsberg
