Sanmar Delivers Boğaçay Class Tug to Italian Operator Rimorchitori Napoletani
Sanmar Shipyards, a leader in the construction of specialized tugboats, has announced the successful delivery of one of its Boğaçay Class tugboats to long-termreturning Italian customer, Rimorchitori Napoletani.
The vessel, originally named BOĞAÇAY LXXX, was renamed GARGANO by its new owners. It is a diesel-powered multi-purpose tug designed for demanding operations, including ship-handling, coastal towing, escort, and general duties.
Built at Sanmar’s shipyard in Türkiye, the tug is based on the RAmparts 2400SXMKII design, exclusive to Sanmar from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd.
The GARGANO achieves a bollard pull over the stern of 70 tons and a free running speed of at least 12.5 knots. Its key specifications include an overall length of 24.4 m and a wide molded beam of 12 m, the latter of which provides enhanced performance and stability comparedt o similar-sized tugboats.
Tthe GARGANO is among the most environmentally-friendly tugs in the Boğaçay Class to date. Its green credentials include:
- Tier III compliant main engines.
- A high standard of machinery automation designed to maximize operational efficiency.
The delivery reinforces the successful business relationship between the two companies, which began in 2017 with the delivery of the Sirapinar Class tug VIVARA, a slightly smaller sister vessel to the Boğacay series.
Rimorchitori Napoletani, an operator whose origins assisting sail-powered ships in the Port of Naples trace back to the last decades of the 19th Century, has continued to modernize its fleet with Sanmar's designs.
