SANMAR–SAAM Towage Partnership Grows with Tug Delivery
Turkish tugboat builder Sanmar Shipyards has further reinforced its long-standing partnership with SAAM Towage through the delivery of a high-performance Boğaçay-Class tug that will operate in Latin America.
The vessel, which has been named SAAM GUANAY, is based on the exclusive RAmparts 2400SX-MKII design by Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd and becomes the 13th Sanmar-built tug in the SAAM Towage fleet.
Designed for optimum performance in ship-handling operations, the tug measures 24.4m in length, with a 12m beam, 4.5m moulded depth, and a 5.45m draft. Powered by IMO Tier III compliant Caterpillar 3516E main engines delivering 2,350 bkW at 1,800 rpm, the vessel achieves an 80-ton bollard pull ahead and a free-running speed of 12.5 knots.
This twin Z-drive diesel-powered tug is equipped with 77.9m³ of fuel capacity and 11.5m³ of fresh water, while offering FiFi-1 fire-fighting capability. Deck equipment includes an independent double-drum winch, and accommodation is provided for up to six crew.
A wider-than-average beam enhances stability and overall performance, while advanced machinery automation systems optimise energy use across all operations, reinforcing Sanmar’s and SAAM’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
SAAM Towage, operating in more than 90 ports across 12 countries in the Americas, shares Sanmar’s vision of a greener and more sustainable maritime industry, supported by a new generation of low- and zero-emission tugboats.
Rüçhan Çıvgın, Commercial Director at Sanmar Shipyards, commented:
“Our partnership with SAAM Towage is built on mutual trust, shared values, and a vision for a more sustainable maritime future. We are proud to support their fleet expansion with state-of-the-art tugs that deliver both performance and environmental compliance.”
Pablo Caceres, Sustainability and Development Director at SAAM Towage, commented:
“At SAAM, we are proud to introduce this IMO Tier III, 80‑ton bollard pull tugboat, built by SANMAR in its 24.4‑meter configuration. This vessel brings together a versatile design and the installed power required for operating in ports with restricted maneuvering space, while also incorporating environmentally friendly systems that significantly reduce NOx emissions. This combination makes it the ideal tugboat to support our clients and partners in the most reliable, safe, and sustainable way across the ports where we operate.”
