UZMAR Shipyard has successfully delivered the NB-175 RAmparts 2500W Class escort tug MESSALO, built for CFM Logistics SA, following an official delivery ceremony held on March 6th, 2026.
The ceremony brought together representatives from CFM Logistics SA, executives from UZMAR Shipyard and project teams to celebrate the successful completion and handover of the vessel.
Designed by Robert Allan Ltd., the RAmparts 2500W Class escort tug is engineered to provide high manoeuvrability, escort capability and operational reliability for demanding port operations.
The vessel has an overall length of 25.20 metres, a beam of 12 metres, and is powered by 2 × 1901 kW engines, delivering a bollard pull of approximately 74.85 tonnes and a maximum speed of 13 knots. The tug accommodates six crew members and is equipped to support a wide range of harbour and escort operations.
Following delivery, MESSALO will operate at the Port of Nacala, also known as the Nacala Port Complex, one of Mozambique’s key maritime gateways.
The successful delivery of MESSALO marks another milestone for UZMAR Shipyard, reinforcing its position as a trusted builder of modern, high-performance tugboats serving ports and operators worldwide.
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