Med Marine has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing partnership with the Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP) by successfully delivering the “DOUGGA.” This vessel marks the fourth tugboat in a high-profile six-vessel contract aimed at modernizing Tunisia’s maritime infrastructure. The delivery underscores Med Marine’s capability to execute complex, multi-ship programs that cater to the specific operational demands of major national port authorities.
The “DOUGGA” is a state-of-the-art RAmparts 2500-W series tug, designed by the renowned naval architects Robert Allan Ltd. Measuring 25.20 meters in length, the vessel is engineered for exceptional versatility, providing both high-performance ship-handling and robust towing capabilities. With a bollard pull of 60 tons, the tug is equipped to manage the increasingly large vessels calling at Tunisian ports, ensuring safer and more efficient maritime traffic management.
Designed with a focus on crew safety and operational longevity, the vessel features advanced Caterpillar propulsion systems and a high level of automation. The RAmparts 2500-W design is widely recognized in the industry for its stability and maneuverability in congested harbor environments. This technical configuration allows OMMP to enhance its service quality while maintaining lower long-term maintenance costs, a crucial factor for the sustainable development of the region’s logistics hubs.