Med Marine and the Namibia Port Authority (NAMPORT) signed a new shipbuilding contract on October 28 for the construction of a high-performance TRAktor tugboat. The signing ceremony took place at the NAMPORT Headquarters in Walvis Bay, marking another significant step in Med Marine’s growing presence on the African continent.
Under this agreement, Med Marine will undertake the construction, outfitting, testing, and delivery of a TRAktor tugboat with an 80-ton bollard pull capacity. Upon completion, the vessel will join the NAMPORT fleet to serve at the Port of Walvis Bay, enhancing the port’s operational efficiency, safety, and towing capacity.
The contract was signed by CEO Andrew Kanime on behalf of NAMPORT, while Med Marine was represented by Chief Legal Counsel Ali Can Çiftçi. The ceremony was also attended by Richard Ibwima (NAMPORT Operations Director), Evelina Tomas (NAMPORT Chief Legal Counsel / Company Secretary), Malani De Klerk (NAMPORT Procurement Manager), and Anthony Abrahams (Med Marine Representative / Namibia Ship Broker).
Regarding the matter, a statement from Med Marine said: “This collaboration represents much more than the construction of a tugboat. It reflects the strengthening of maritime ties between Turkey and Namibia, based on trust, innovation, and shared goals. The project, which combines advanced engineering with a forward-looking vision, underscores Med Marine’s commitment to shaping a safer and more efficient maritime future for Africa. Like every vessel leaving the Ereğli Shipyard, this tugboat will embody strength, precision, and the enduring spirit of partnership that connects distant shores.”
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