H Schramm Towage orders twin Z-drive tractor tug

“This new order represents another important milestone in our long-standing relationship with Sanmar, which has proven to be a reliable and forward-looking partner over the years,” said H Schramm Towage managing director Nico Andritter-Witt.

“As we continue to modernise our fleet, investing in newbuild tugboats is essential to meet the high standards of our clients and the operational demands of our region.”

This newbuilding order follows delivery of a similar Delicay-class tug, Bo, from Sanmar in 2024 and another of these 25-m tugboats, Sonke, in 2020.

“With the new Delicay-class tug, we are further strengthening our capabilities in harbour and escort operations, ensuring the highest levels of safety and efficiency,” said Mr Andritter-Witt. “We are proud to once again collaborate with Sanmar and look forward to adding another powerful asset to our fleet.”

Sanmar started delivering tugboats to H Schramm Towage in 2005 with twin screw tug Corvin with 45 tonnes of bollard pull. This was followed by Corvin 2 in 2007, Max in 2009 and Navtug Torsten in 2012.

“We are working with the team at H Schramm once again, providing them with a modern, powerful and environmentally responsible tug tailored to their operational requirements,” confirmed Sanmar Shipyards commercial director Rüçhan Çıvgın.

“We will collaborate closely throughout the entire process, from initial design to sea trials, to ensure the best results. Our Delicay class continues to evolve, and this latest vessel will be the most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly in the series.”

The contract was signed during the recent TUGTECHNOLOGY ’25 conference when senior executives from both companies were in attendance.

“TUGTECHNOLOGY ’25 is a key industry event, especially for showcasing innovation and forward-thinking solutions,” said Mr Çıvgın. “Signing this contract during our two days in Antwerp made the experience even more meaningful.”

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