It’s possible that I shall make an ass of myself. But in that case one can always get out of it with a little dialectic. I have, of course, so worded my proposition as to be right either way (K.Marx, Letter to F.Engels on the Indian Mutiny)
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Med Marine’s Med-A2800SD Tug For OMMP Successfully Completes Sea Trials
Med Marine proudly announced that the first of six next-generation RAmparts 2800 series tugboats, purpose-built for the Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP), successfully completed her sea trials in the Black Sea on August 27th. Conducted under the close supervision of MED MARINE’s engineering team and classification society surveyors, the trials confirmed the vessel’s full alignment with design performance, from powerful bollard pull to agile manoeuvrability and operational resilience.
This milestone comes just three months after the 28-meter harbor tug’s ceremonial launch on May 27th at MED MARINE’s Ere?li Shipyard, an event that marked the visible beginning of a six-vessel fleet project arising from the contract signed between OMMP and MED MARINE in November 2023. Having successfully completed her sea trials, MED MARINE is excited to continue advancing its collaboration with OMMP through this high-performance harbor tug.
Measuring 28 meters in length, this MED-A2800SD tug is engineered to deliver a minimum bollard pull of 60 tonnes ahead. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd., she meets Class FIFI-E requirements and is powered by two medium-speed diesel engines. Her open aft deck, capable of accommodating two 10-foot containers, ensures operational flexibility, while her robust configuration prepares her for a wide range of missions including ship handling, towing, mooring, escorting, pushing, and firefighting.
As the first in a series of six sister vessels, this tug embodies the fusion of MED MARINE’s advanced shipbuilding expertise and OMMP’s progressive vision for safer, more efficient port operations. More than just a technical achievement, the successful completion of her sea trials highlights the coordinated efforts, meticulous planning, and mutual dedication that define this partnership.
Technical specifications of the tugboat: Length: 28,20 m Beam: 11,50 m Depth: 5,49 m Draft: 5,40 m Gross Tonnage: 428 Bollard Pull: 60 tons Speed: 12 knots @ 80% MCR Crew: 8
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Drew Marine, a global leader in maritime solutions, has acquired all rights, intellectual property, and technical documentation related to CD92 Mycronizer from Schiffs & Industrietechnik GMBH (SIT).
For decades, Drew Marine has offered a wide range of products and solutions designed to address various challenges associated with marine fuels. Drew Marine’s solutions are especially important as the marine industry incorporates fuel changes and adapts to more stringent environmental regulations. Our fuel treatment solutions include fuel mills and products to enhance fuel stability, improve combustion efficiency, prevent microbial growth, control sludge and deposits, optimize cold flow performance, and support water separation to ensure reliable, efficient, and compliant marine engine operation. The company’s latest offering, the CD92 Mycronizer, supports both environmental compliance and operational performance, making it a valuable addition to Drew Marine’s expanding Engineered Systems and New Build portfolios.
Compact and easily adaptable, the CD92 Mycronizer delivers two critical capabilities:
• Combustion Improvement – When located prior to the engine, it will break down agglomerated hydrocarbons (asphaltenes), ensuring the fuel droplets are the same size and as small as possible. This reduces specific fuel consumption, wear and tear on engine components, and reduces soot emissions.
• Sludge Reduction and Fuel Homogenization – When located prior to the purifier or in Settling Tank recirculation, it will reduce the amount of burnable fuel rejected by the purifier as sludge waste without jeopardizing catfine elimination. When utilized for storage tank circulation, this solves incompatibility issues.
With the addition of the wide capacity range of the CD92 Mycronizer line, Drew Marine offers a full line of fuel homogenization equipment, chemical treatments, and test monitoring solutions, along with remote and onboard technical support all designed to work in synergy. Our holistic approach to fuel management empowers shipowners and operators to optimize fuel quality, reduce waste, and ensure regulatory compliance across a wide range of fuel types.
“This acquisition aligns with our strategy of combining innovation with practical onboard solutions,” said Scot R. Benson, CEO of Drew Marine. “The CD92 Mycronizer offers immediate value to owners looking to increase efficiency and long-term reliability. This proven technology is an important addition to Drew's fuel management program. We are proud to partner with Heino Stache to continue to supply and develop this technology.”
“Heavy fuel management is a growing challenge,” added Heino Stache, Managing Director of SIT. “We’re confident Drew Marine will expand the technology’s impact globally.”
The CD92 will be integrated into Drew Marine’s New Build program and is now supported worldwide by the company’s technical service network.
Drew Marine has been providing the maritime industry with technical services and solutions for almost a century. Today, its global team brings the same dedication, expertise, and innovation to its services and products to help its customers find success in their businesses.
This article is sponsored by Drew Maritime. For more information about Drew Marine’s fuel treatment solutions, visit drew-marine.com.
The opinions expressed herein are the author's and not necessarily those of The Maritime Executive.
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