The tug built by Sanmar has been added to the P&O Maritime Logistics fleet. The number of tugs built by Sanmar in the P&O fleet has now reached 8.
Bigaçay XIV, based on Robert Allan Ltd.’s RAstar 2900SX design specialised for Sanmar and built by Sanmar, has been renamed P&O GAYNDE by her new owners.
P&O GYNDE has an overall length of 29.4 metres, a width of 13.3 metres and a depth of 5.75 metres, with a towing capacity of 80 tonnes and a speed of 12 knots. Equipped with a crew capacity of 8 and a FiFi1 fire extinguishing system, Sanmar’s Bigaçay series tugs are designed for offshore escort work.
Sanmar and P&O have been working together since 2013, and the delivery of this tug brings the number of Sanmar-built tugs in P&O’s fleet to 8.
Ali Gürün, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sanmar Shipping, said: “The fact that our customers continue to trust us with new orders is the most significant indicator that we are doing the right thing. These tugs prove that we have the flexibility to adapt to the specific needs of different ports worldwide.
Nikhil Ahluwalia, P&O Maritime Logistics Port Services Operations Director, said: ‘We are delighted to continue our long-standing relationship with Sanmar and to expand our fleet. We look forward to taking delivery of our new tug P&O ASIA soon, which will add to our strength in ports.
