A NEW FORCE TAKES THE WATER: MED MARINE LAUNCHES RAstar 2800 FOR NOATUM MARITIME
MED MARINE has successfully launched a new RAstar 2800 class tugboat built for Noatum Maritime, at Eregli Shipyard on 12 January 2026.
Compact in form yet formidable in capability, the RAstar 2800 measures 28.40 metres in length and delivers a powerful minimum bollard pull of 80 tonnes. Designed to perform where strength and precision matter most, the tug is ideally suited for demanding terminal and escort operations, offering agility, control, and reliability within a gross tonnage of under 500 GT. With a top speed of 12 knots and full compliance with Class FiFi 1 firefighting requirements, the vessel combines performance with readiness across a wide operational spectrum.
Conceived as a true multi-purpose tug, the RAstar 2800 is equipped with forward and aft towing winches to support ship handling, towing, pushing, mooring, and firefighting operations. An aft towing hook further enhances flexibility during complex manoeuvres, while the advanced azimuth stern drive (ASD) propulsion system ensures responsive handling and sustained pulling power under demanding conditions.
Technical specifications of the tugboat:
Length: 28,40 m
Beam: 13,00 m
Depth: 5,40 m
Draft: 5,70 m
Gross Tonnage: <500
Bollard Pull: Min. 80 tons
Speed: 12 knots
About Med Marine:
Med Marine is a leading Turkish shipbuilder and tugboat operator. The company employs Eregli Shipyard, one of the largest shipyards in Turkey based on some 180.000 sqm with more than 30.000 sqm indoor areas to build state-of-the-art tugboats, workboats, offshore vessels and coated/Stainless Steel (STST) IMO II type chemical/oil tankers, either for its own operations or clients around the world. Med Marine has an extensive selection of state-of-the-art tugboat design portfolio, and the shipyard is constantly being improved with advanced production standards by keeping up with latest health, safety, and environmental regulations. Med Marine has successfully completed the construction and delivery of over 200 projects, including tugboats, chemical/oil tankers, mooring and pilot boats. Eregli Shipyard, owned by Med Marine Group, has received certifications for “Shipyard Security Compliance” and “Shipyard Production Compliance” certificates to build naval ships for Turkish Military and NATO.
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