In November 2011, Torgem Shipbuilding Ind & Trade AS, Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey placed an order with Macduff for the design of a 23m tug. Based on the 3 vessels on order in China for Poet of Singapore this new order will also be equipped with the Mampaey DOT system.
With a bollard pull of 30 tonnes the vessel has been ordered by NUR Shipping and Trade, part of the KATPAN group. Macduff have been cooperating with Torgem for the last two years and both company’s are delighted that this order has been placed.
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Source: macduffshipdesign, November 14, 2011