Sanmar appoints three directors in its green tug drive

Mr Tunç was promoted from procurement manager to engineering director, after his long-standing work in developing Sanmar’s the Sırapınar, Delicay and Yenicay tugboat series.

His new responsibilities will include assisting senior managers in planning, supply chains and quality management.

“As we all concentrate on reducing the carbon footprint, alternative energy sources are always an important topic in our business,” said Mr Tunç. “The success of implementing new technology depends on the collaboration of the tug operator, designer, major equipment supplier and the builder. These four stakeholders sharing the ideas leads to the project’s success.”

Mr İlhan has been appointed design and development director, having previously been manager for development and design. He will be working with naval architects Robert Allan Ltd in developing innovative designs aimed at reducing emissions, while maintaining or improving performance and power.

“LNG fuel is suitable for deepsea ships or their escort tugboats,” said Mr İlhan. “LNG-fuelled escort tugboats are one of the greenest options at present, because natural gas is

the alternative fuel currently available that can be used to reduce emissions.”

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