Building four Coast Guard Search & Rescue Vessels for the Coast Guard Command, RMK Marine shall join the 10th IDEF Fair in Istanbul as the leading representative of the current level of Turkish shipbuilding industry, and inform visitors about its ongoing projects.
The Koç Group's shipbuilding yard RMK Marine joins IDEF 2011, 10th International Defense Fair, which is organized under the auspices of the Ministry of National Defense, and under the management and responsibility of the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation. Organized biannually, IDEF International Defense Fair will be held at TÜYAP Büyükçekmece between 10-13 May 2011.
RMK Marine shall join the IDEF International Defense Fair in adjacent stands with the companies in the Koç Defense Group; Otokar, Koç Bilgi ve Savunma Teknolojileri A.Ş, and Katron. In the 200sqm RMK Marine stand at Hall 7, no. 701A, the Coast Guard Search & Rescue Vessel Project and other ongoing military projects will be displayed to visitors.
During the fair, in addition to the Coast Guard Search & Rescue Vessel Project, RMK Marine will also share with the visitors the experiences and know-how gained during this project, and inform visitors about the recent involvement of the Turkish Defense Industry in shipbuilding. As the first private sector shipyard to win the largest combat ship tender ever undertaken by the Turkish private sector, and the project for building four Coast Guard Search & Rescue Vessels, RMK Marine shall exhibit its achievements and know-how in shipbuilding and developing and integrating electronic systems.
Commenting on RMK's involvement in this prestigious IDEF Fair, RMK Marine General Manager Ufuk Güçlü said: "I believe that the IDEF Fair is a very important opportunity for Turkey to show the progress made in shipbuilding. In the fair, we are proud to present the Coast Guard Search & Rescue Vessel Project as well as our new projects to visitors."
Success of Turkish Engineers
RMK Marine, which is the first privately-owned shipyard to win the biggest combat ship tender after undertaking on the Coast Guard Search and Rescue Vessel project, has realized significant structuring in view of the strategy and vision of the Undersecretariat of Defense Industry, and in line with the long-term target of the defense industry. 22 executives, 128 engineers, 20 experts, 49 technicians, 28 operators, 41 office personnel, and 332 workers worked for the vessels, the project for which was started with a ceremony in 2008. 1 million man hours have been carried out on the Project since 2008. 6,000 types of electrical cables with a total length of 150 km, as well as 30 km of pipes of various diameters and 3,300 valves are used in each ship.
Last year, two of the four Coast Guard Search and Rescue Vessels built for the Turkish Coast Guard Command by RMK Marine with the success of Turkish engineers were launched under the names TCSG Dost and TCSG Güven. Work on TCSG Umut and TCSG Yaşam still continues. The first phase of blast firing tests at TCSG Dost was completed recently with success. A total of 40 shots were made in the tests where the forward gun integration was verified. The vessels, which have a length overall of 88.6m, 12 m beam, and 1,700 tons of displacement belong to the "corvette class" with their dimensions and capacity. In addition to construction of the vessels, as part of the projects RMK Marine designs and produces important military systems like command and control systems' software and hardware, electro-optic director and communication systems, gyro systems, fire control systems, and consoles within Turkey, and executes the platform integration of weapons and electronic systems for vessels.
RMK Marine also built two military logistics 2100 DWT vessels named TCG Alb. Hakkı Burak and TCG Yzb. İhsan Tolunay. These were delivered to the Turkish Naval Forces in 2000.
IDEF International Defense Industry Fair is the most important international cooperation and promotion platform in the Turkish region for following technological advances, implementing provision programs, exhibiting and introducing the latest defense industry tools, equipment, materials and weapon systems in the fields of land, sea, aerospace, transportation, logistic support operations, supply materials and equipment. A significant majority of the visitors consist of officials from various governments, bureaucrats, military circles, experts, professionals, academicians, and researchers.
About RMK Marine
Renamed RMK Marine after joining the Koç Group in 1997, the shipyard offers ship and yacht building, maintenance and repair services in Tuzla, near Istanbul.
One of Turkey's largest private shipyards the company is projected to grow with high quality and added value projects, RMK Marine successfully competes on an international scale due to the company's knowledge, experience and product diversity in building tankers, offshore service ships, tugboats, military vessels and super yachts.
RMK Marine is the first Turkish shipyard in the private sector to provide design solutions within the company's own structure, with its improved platform for electrical design and electronics systems divisions.
RMK Marine is the first shipyard to carry out interior design and production of superyachts, commercial ships, and naval vessels built in the company's interior furniture workshop developed at its Tuzla facility.
The shipyard was audited by the Ministry of National Defence and RINA (International Certification Company) for "Industrial Quality Assurance" to the requirements for AQAP 2110 and ISO 9001 certification for the management system and infrastructure for superyachts, military and commercial shipbuilding projects. RMK Marine is the only private shipyard to have attained AQAP 2110.
North Sea Giant, the multi-functional open seas construction vessel and the biggest ship in its category worldwide – 154 meters in length – was delivered in 2009.
RMK Marine's success in its business was confirmed by its financial performance in 2009. The firm ranked 319th in the "Turkey's Top 500 Industrial Enterprises Research" conducted by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry in 2009. According to export figures for 2009 among members of the General Secretariat of Istanbul Exporters' Associations, RMK Marine came in 5th place with the "highest exports" among members of the Istanbul Ship and Yacht Exporters' Association. On the list of Fortune Magazine's "Top 500 Companies in Turkey," a list highly anticipated by the finance industry every year, RMK Marine has had significant ranking among the 500 companies selected from various industries. RMK Marine was 220th in the 2009 rankings the magazine published in its July issue and 44th in the "Biggest Increase in Exports" category.
RMK Marine, which is building four Coast Guard Search and Rescue vessels for the Turkish Coast Guard Command, will exhibit at IDEX 2011 as a leading representative of the Turkish shipbuilding industry. IDEX is the largest defence and security event in the Middle East and North African region.
As the Koç Group shipyard, RMK Marine is participating in IDEX 2011, the largest defence and security event in the Middle East and North African region held in Abu Dhabi. IDEX 2011 will run from February 20 to February 24, 2011 and ranks among the most important fairs worldwide, with the participation of companies involved in manufacturing and technology development for the defence and security industries. At IDEX 2011, RMK Marine will be exhibiting along with other Turkish companies in the Turkish Pavilion, co-ordinated by the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries.
During the event, RMK Marine will not only exhibit a mock-up of the Coast Guard Search and Rescue vessels it is building for the Turkish Coast Guard Command, but will also demonstrate to visitors the experiences it has gained and recent progress RMK Marine and the Turkish defence industry have made in shipbuilding. Having won the biggest combat ship tender ever undertaken by the Turkish private sector, and as the first private sector shipyard to build four Coast Guard Search and Rescue vessels, RMK Marine's exhibit at IDEX 2011 will showcase its achievements in the development and integration of electronic systems. The company is approaching IDEX 2011 as a great opportunity to showcase these skills. RMK Marine General Manager Ufuk Güçlü said "IDEX 2011 is going to be a big opportunity for both RMK Marine and Turkey to show the progress made in shipbuilding." He added that "RMK Marine expects IDEX 2011 to be a means of communication for both promoting our brand and developing new projects."
In 2009, 900 companies from 70 countries participated in IDEX, which is held every two years. An even greater number of participants are expected to exhibit at the event this year. The vast majority of visitors are government authorities, military experts, professionals, and academics.
Success of Turkish Engineers
RMK Marine became the first privately-owned shipyard to undertake one the largest projects of its kind with the Coast Guard Search and Rescue Vessel project. The company has undergone significant reorganisation in order to achieve goals in the strategy and vision of the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries and in accordance with the long-term objectives of the Turkish defense industry. RMK's shipbuilding activity, involving 22 managers, 128 engineers, 20 engineering experts, 49 technicians, 28 operators, 41 clerks, and 332 workers was officially launched in 2008 with a ceremony.
Last year Turkish engineering skills were shown at the launch at RMK Marine of two of the four Coast Guard Search and Rescue Vessels, TCSG Dost and TSCG Güven. Construction of TCSG Umut and TCSG Yaşam is still underway. The vessels are part of the "Corvette Class" of ships at: 88.6 m long, 12 m beam, and 1,700 tonne displacement. As well as the construction of the vessels, as part of the project RMK Marine designs and produces important military systems such as command and control systems' software and hardware, electro-optic director, communication systems, gyro systems, fire control systems, and consoles. Within the shipyard RMK Marine executes the platform integration of weapons and electronic systems for vessels. A total of one million man-hours have been spent on the project since early 2008. Each Coast Guard Search and Rescue vessel requires 130 kilometers of 6,000 different cables, 20 kilometers of pipes in various sizes, and 2,900 valves.
Award for RMK Marine RMK Marine continues to make great strides in yacht building, maintenance, and repair services. The shipyard can handle building aluminum and steel yachts up to 80m in length and composite yachts up to 40m. Launched in 2009, Nazenin V, which brought together some of the most well known names in the yacht building industry for design, engineering, and project management, was awarded the "Judges' Special Commendation" in the "BEST SAILING YACHT IN 45M + SIZE RANGE" category at the "World Superyacht Awards 2010". These awards are considered the "Oscars" of the superyacht building industry, and RMK Marine's award is a great achievement that reflects its worldwide reputation as a top class yacht builder. A new 45m superyacht motor yacht – the longest yacht being built by RMK Marine in this category – is currently under construction.
In the meantime, construction of the 30m and 38m superyachts, which are being built for Oyster Marine as part of the agreement signed between Oyster Marine and RMK Marine are progressing successfully. The agreement marks an important development for Superyacht building in Turkey, combining famous names Oyster Marine, an expert in the building of large sailing yachts, and Dubois, famous for sailing yacht designs. The 100ft and 125ft yachts will complete their build shortly and will be handed over in 2011 and 2012.
About RMK Marine
Renamed RMK Marine after joining the Koç Group in 1997, the shipyard offers ship and yacht building, maintenance and repair services in Tuzla, near Istanbul.
One of Turkey's largest private shipyards the company is projected to grow with high quality and added value projects, RMK Marine successfully competes on an international scale due to the company's knowledge, experience and product diversity in building tankers, offshore service ships, tugboats, military vessels and super yachts.
RMK Marine is the first Turkish shipyard in the private sector to provide design solutions within the company's own structure, with its improved platform for electrical design and electronics systems divisions.
RMK Marine is the first shipyard to carry out interior design and production of superyachts, commercial ships, and naval vessels built in the company's interior furniture workshop developed at its Tuzla facility.
The shipyard was audited by the Ministry of National Defence and RINA (International Certification Company) for "Industrial Quality Assurance" to the requirements for AQAP 2110 and ISO 9001 certification for the management system and infrastructure for superyachts, military and commercial shipbuilding projects. RMK Marine is the only private shipyard to have attained AQAP 2110.
North Sea Giant, the multi-functional open seas construction vessel and the biggest ship in its category worldwide – 154 meters in length – was delivered in 2009.
RMK Marine's success in its business was confirmed by its financial performance in 2009. The firm ranked 319th in the "Turkey's Top 500 Industrial Enterprises Research" conducted by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry in 2009. According to export figures for 2009 among members of the General Secretariat of Istanbul Exporters' Associations, RMK Marine came in 5th place with the "highest exports" among members of the Istanbul Ship and Yacht Exporters' Association. On the list of Fortune Magazine's "Top 500 Companies in Turkey," a list highly anticipated by the finance industry every year, RMK Marine has had significant ranking among the 500 companies selected from various industries. RMK Marine was 220th in the 2009 rankings the magazine published in its July issue and 44th in the "Biggest Increase in Exports" category.
RMK Marine'nin inşa ettiği Nazenin V, dünya süperyat sektörünün 'Oscar'ları olarak değerlendirilen 'Dünya Süperyat Ödülleri 2010'da '45 metre Üstü En İyi Yelkenli Yat' kategorisinde 'Jüri Özel Ödülü'nü aldı.
RMK Marine faaliyet alanlarında gösterdiği başarıyı 2009 yılında elde ettiği ekonomik verilerle destekledi. İstanbul Sanayi Odası'nın (İSO) yaptığı ''Türkiye'nin 500 Büyük Sanayi Kuruluşu Araştırması''na göre RMK Marine 2009 yılı sıralamasında en büyük 319. şirket oldu. İstanbul İhracatçı Birlikleri Genel Sekreterliği üyeleri arasında yapılan 2009 yılı ihracat kayıt rakamları sıralamasına göre RMK Marine, İstanbul Gemi ve Yat İhracatçıları Birliği üyeleri arasında "En çok ihracat yapan beşinci firma" oldu. Her yıl ekonomi sektörü tarafından merakla beklenen Fortune Dergisi'nin "Fortune 500/ Türkiye'nin En Büyük Şirketleri" raporunda tersanemiz, farklı sektörlerden seçilen 500 firma arasında önemli sıralamalarda yer aldı. Dergi'nin Temmuz sayısında açıklanan 2009 yılı değerlendirmesinde RMK Marine, 220. sırada, "İhracatını En Çok Artıranlar" kategorisinde 44. sırada yer aldı.
RMK MARINE, LAUNCHED ‘TCSG GÜVEN’
“TCSG Güven”, the second vessel of the four Coast Guard Search and Rescue Ships that are built by RMK Marine, a Koç Group affiliate, for the Turkish Coast Guard Command, was launched at RMK Marine Shipyard, Istanbul. The ceremony held for the launching of “TCSG Güven” was performed with the participation of Mr. M. Vecdi Gönül – The Minister of Defense, Mr. Beşir Atalay – The Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. Murad Bayar - Undersecretary of the Defense Industries, Vice Admiral İzzet Artunç - Commander of the Turkish Coast Guard and Mr. Rahmi M. Koç – the Honorary Chairman of the Koç Group. Mr. Kudret Önen – President of Defense Industry and Other Automotive and Information Technology Group of Koç Holding, high level commanders and bureaucrats also participated to the ceremony. Mr. Rahmi M. Koç, who gave a speech during the ceremony stated that cooperating with the private sector, in order to improve the national defense industry, will highly contribute to the national economy and added that; “The next week, we will start to the sea trial tests of our first ship “TCSG Dost”; we will launch the third ship in 2011 and we will complete the delivery of all of the ships in 2012.”
RMK Marine, the privately owned shipyard which was awarded with the biggest shipbuilding project given to the private sector by Turkish Ministry of Defense to build four Coast Guard Search and Rescue ships to fulfill the needs of the Turkish Coast Guard, launched “TCSG Güven”, the second vessel of the project, on the 17th of December, 2010.
TCSG Güven of which its keel was laid on the 16th of March 2010, was launched last week and will be delivered in March, 2012. RMK Marine launched the first ship of the class, “TCSG Dost”, in June 17, 2010. The sea trials of “TCGS Dost” will begin this week and the delivery will take place in September 2011. The last two vessels “TCSG Umut” and ‘’TCSG Yaşam” will also be delivered to the service of Turkish Coast Guard Command in 2012.
Mr. Rahmi M. Koç: “Cooperating with the private sector, in order to improve the national defense industry will also contribute to the national economy.”
Mr. Rahmi M. Koç, Honorary Chairman of Koç Holding reminded that the contract between RMK Marine and Undersecretariat of Defense Industries was signed in 2007 and the first ship “TCSG Dost” was launched in July 2010 and he expressed his happiness for sharing the excitement of launching of the second ship “TCSG Güven” with his distinguished guests. Mr. Rahmi M. Koç stated that the sea trial tests of the first vessel of the class “TCSG Dost” will begin this week and said; “The cooperation with the private sector for the improvement of the national defense industry will highly contribute to the economy. The needs of our army will be fulfilled domestically, that will increase the number of the skilled personnel and will also add a great value to the sector and the national economy.
Mr. Rahmi M. Koç said that the shipbuilding industry is having hard times all over the world since 2008 and he added that; “Naval shipping projects will provide a fresh impetus to the industry, and we should not only consider the domestic demand, but also the exporting opportunities.
Mr. Kudret Önen; “RMK Marine has reached the capacity of realizing complex naval shipping designs and constructions.”
Mr. Kudret Önen, President of Defense Industry and Other Automotive and Information Technology Group of Koç Holding stated that after signing of the agreement in 2007, their main target was to gain RMK the capability and technology of design, construction and testing of the combat vessels in the military standards.
Mr.Kudret Önen said: “Today, I want to declare that we have reached our main target. RMK Marine has the capacity of realizing complex naval ship designs and constructions. We can manage all the detail designs within the shipyard. We have created a strong electrical systems design department, we have established an advanced pipe manufacturing department, most importantly we have created electronic systems engineering department with teams both in Ankara and Istanbul. Today I can proudly say that, RMK Marine can supply the demand of our country for the projects that requires combat naval shipping design, construction and sea trial.’’
Mr. Kudret Önen, who told that there are important differences between the business of constructing merchant vessels and naval ships, said as an example, that they are laying 130 kilometers of 6000 different cables that requires 50 thousand end connections and also laying 20 kilometers of pipe and using 2.900 valves in one Coast Guard Search and Rescue vessel.
Team of 128 engineers
RMK Marine is the first and only shipyard that established the electronic systems engineering department in Turkey for the project. Besides naval engineering, RMK Marine team of 128 engineers, 20 experts, 49 technician and 28 operators can also design, produce and realize the platform integration of weapons and electronic systems of important military systems like command and control systems’ software and hardware, electro-optic director and communication systems, gyro systems and consoles within Turkey. The team also performs the necessary training for the personnel of the vessels.
The 4 vessels that will also provide fire fighting and environmental pollution prevention operations, apart from their usual tasks of search and rescue, patrolling and smuggling prevention. The ships will be the first vessels operated by Turkish Coast Guard that can support helicopter operations.
The beautiful 52m ketch Nazenin V built by RMK Marine has been honoured with the Judges Special Commendation prize at the prestigious World Superyacht Awards 2010. Reaching the finalist stage was a great achievement for both the Nazenin V and RMK Marine. With 90 entries and just 53 as finalists within the different categories, Nazenin V was one of 5 finalists in the category for Best Sailing Yacht 45m+.
The judges commented “Nazenin v is a stunning Yacht and we are pleased to make this exclusive award to her. The outstanding design and finish quality on Nazenin V shows exceptional achievement by the whole team; from the designers and suppliers to the highly experienced RMK Marine workforce.
Nazenin V is an elegant, classic Sparkman & Stephens designed long distance cruising ketch. Her fine hull and long overhangs allow for comfortable cruising with the predictable and easy motion of the yacht. Nazenin V is built utilising many modern materials and equipment which enhance the performance of the ketch, allowing for easier handling when sailing. The masts and spars are all Carbon Fibre as is the rudder in order to optimise the performance and handling characteristics. The main mast carries a powered elevator/crow’s nest right up to the head of the genoa that apart from providing excellent access for the crew gives a quite magnificent view for guests.
Below deck there is a modern interpretation of a classic raised and fielded teak paneled interior with all contemporary equipment that would be expected on such a yacht. The design of the interior is by Redman Whiteley Dixon Ltd (RWD) who interpreted the owner’s requirements to design a truly elegant interior for this large sailing yacht, encompassing all of his extensive yachting experience and love of the sea. The joinery was executed with great attention to the detail, with sycamore inlays in the doors and architraves being matched to the table tops and chairs, fluted columns and patterned marble floors using local stone and craftsmen. Extensive use was made of the local craftsmanship available to customise the details, such as considerable amounts of carving work onboard like the handrails and the corbel under the passageway console tables.
Throughout the yacht there are numerous artworks on display from the owner’s extensive and eclectic collections highlighting the owner’s wish to see Nazenin V as a means of expressing his passion for both sailing and the arts.
The special award is a true reflection of RMK Marine’s capabilities. These are clearly displayed with the fine range of previous builds as well as several currently in production. Oyster Superyachts by Dubois are built on site at RMK Marine. Currently in build there are 2 Oyster 100’s and 1 Oyster 125, the first Oyster 100 will be launched later this year. The internal fit out on the Ron Holland designed 45m classic explorer style yacht is underway with an elegant interior by Design Unlimited. Previous builds include several explorer style Vripack designed motoryachts that regularly enjoy busy charter seasons. This award is a great accolade and confirms the opinions expressed by the many visitors to RMK Marine, placing them as a world renowned SuperYacht Builder.
Turkish Superyacht builder RMK Marine has had a wonderful week at the Monaco Yacht show. The honorary chairman of the Koc group visited the stand to see the two new 50m Super yacht designs explained by the management team. RMK Marine is privileged to be part of the world renowned Koç Group which is involved in many areas of manufacturing and services and proudly celebrated its 80th Anniversary in 2007.
Exhibiting their 52m award winning sailing yacht Nazenin V, RMK Marine generated great interest from both buyers and leading experts from the industry who came to see firsthand the quality of design and build that puts this yacht at the forefront of high calibre Superyachts.
On the stand RMK Marine was showing visitors the progress on the elegant Ron Holland designed motor yacht currently in build at the yard. There was a great deal of interest in this project and visitors were able to see details of all the designs and understand the shapes and features with the legendary designer himself and a model of the yacht.
In addition to its established products RMK Marine also presented a new concept design that will start build at the yard next year and be complete for delivery in 2013.
The combination of a hull form that allows higher transit speeds without losing efficiency and concept designs from Espen Oeino and Frank Laupman of Omega design led to very positive comments. This unique combination of world class talent from three different design houses combined with the respected quality and value from RMK Marine has generated interest from many different areas.
The combination of a hull form that allows higher transit speeds without losing efficiency and concept designs from Espen Oeino and Frank Laupman of Omega design led to very positive comments. This unique combination of world class talent from three different design houses combined with the respected quality and value from RMK Marine has generated interest from many different areas.
2010 marked the first major exhibition of products from RMK Marine and there was universal acclaim of the quality and value offered. Many commentators from the industry believed it was a very important marker for the company when both clients and industry experts understood the great potential of building at RMK Marine.
The series of activities at RMK Marine now spreads from motor yachts to sailing yachts and build in steel, aluminium and composites with all the key production activities produced by in house experts at the yard. The combination of new facilities, the developed team and these proven products put RMK Marine at the forefront of superyacht build.
The 52m ketch Nazenin V built by RMK Marine and delivered last year has just been announced as a finalist for the World Superyacht Awards 2010. Reaching the finalist stage is a great achievement for both the yacht and yard, with 90 nominations; just 53 have made the final across all the categories. Nazenin V is one of 5 finalists in the category for Best Sailing Yacht 45m+. The outstanding quality on the finished yacht shows the exceptional achievement by RMK Marine who in building this has demonstrated the high standards they have attained. Nazenin V is an elegant, classic Sparkman and Stephens designed long distance cruising ketch. The yacht has a fine hull and long overhangs which allow for comfortable cruising with the predictable and easy motion of the yacht. Nazenin V is built using many modern materials and equipment which enhance the operation of her build, the performance of the ketch, and allows for easier handling when sailing. The masts and spars are all Carbon Fibre as is the rudder in order to optimize the performance, handling and comfortable motion of the yacht. The main mast carries a powered elevator/crow’s nest right up to the head of the genoa that apart from providing excellent access for the crew gives a quite magnificent view for guests.
Below deck there is a modern interpretation of a classic raised and fielded teak paneled interior with all contemporary equipment that would be expected on such a yacht. The design of the interior is by Redman Whitely Dixon (RWD). There is tremendous detail in the joinery and accommodation designed by RWD, interpreted and executed by the RMK Marine’s in house joinery team under the direction of its joinery manager, himself an accomplished designer.
Throughout the yacht there are numerous artworks on display from the owner’s extensive and eclectic collections highlighting the owner’s commitment for Nazenin V that he wants to use it as a means of expressing his passion for both sailing and the arts. Nazenin V meets the demands of an experienced owner who has sailed the Atlantic 3 times and has made a round the world voyage on his previous yachts..
RMK Marine’s capabilities are clearly displayed with the fine range of products it has launched and those it currently has in production. At present in build are Dubois designed composite Oyster 100 and 125 sailing yachts which are progressing well. The Ron Holland designed 45m classic explorer style yacht has the internal fit out underway. This is along with a fine pedigree of explorer style Vripack designed motor yachts so RMK Marine is now well established as one of the worlds premiere yacht builders.
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RMK Marine is privileged to be part of the world renowned Koç Group. The Group is involved in many areas of manufacturing and services and proudly celebrated its 80th Anniversary in 2007.
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The Coast Guard Search & Rescue ships will be delivered to the Turkish Ministry of Defence in 2011. On the 7th October the ceremony to lay the first block marked the start of the largest combat ship project in the Turkish private sector. The dignitaries participating in the ceremony included Mustafa V Koç, Chairman of Koç Holding, M. Vecdi Gönül Minister of National Defence, Under Secretariat of Defence Industry Murad Bayar, Coast Guard Commander Rear Admiral İzzet Artunç, CEO of Koç Holding Dr. Bülent Bulgurlu and President of Koç Holding Defence Industry and Other Automotive Group, Kudret Önen.
This ceremony is the next stage in the project which started in May 2008 when the Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited the RMK Marine yard.
Speaking at the opening speech in the ceremony Koç Holding "Defence Industry and Other Automotive Group" President Kudret Önen stated: "These consecutive projects in ship construction are very important for the ship building sector. The projects are a combination of efforts by both the Turkish Armed Forces and the Undersecretariat of Treasury and the company. I believe that the continuance of these projects is only achievable with firms which are determined to grow in this sector, invest in technology, improve human resources, target exports and support its products in the long term. A strong staff of 90 people will work on the design and manufacture within RMK Marine for the Coast Guard Search and Rescue Ship Project."
Mustafa V Koç, the Chairman of Koç Holding, commented "With our dynamic, and decisive corporate structure, our target is to ensure on going investments within RMK Marine. This has meant that it is possible for us to sign significant important projects such as this project with the Defence Industry which reflects our speciality and technological skills that we have gathered on these projects. We believe that the technology and specialist skills to improve our national defence industry are indispensable for our country. We are now focussed on launching the vessels in May, 2010 and final delivery at the end of 2011. I have no doubt that RMK Marine will realise these targets successfully together with contractors such as Aselsan and Fincantieri."
After the speeches of the Minister of National Defence M. Vecdi Gönül and Undersecretariat of Defence Industry Murad Bayar, activated the button to move the crane to commence the operation to lay the block.
Koç launches 153 m giant
The 153 meter long North Sea Giant built by RMK Marine- the merchant and military ship builder company of Koç Holding- was launched. According to the statement issued by RMK Marine, North Sea Giant, being one of the largest construction ships ever built in the world, was completed and launched prior to the stipulated time. Two folding cranes, one having a lifting capacity of 400 tons and the other 250 tons, are located on the deck of the ship, which, with its 120 personnel, was designed to sail for a long time in open seas for the purpose of conducting research in deep seas and waters as well as extracting valuable mines in parallel with the developing technology and increasing raw material needs.
North Sea Giant made her launch 90 days before the schedule
Tuzla, Istanbul - While the global recession is putting its heavy effect on shipbuilders all over the world, a Turkish/Norwegian combined example shows everyone that, it is still possible to do succesfull business with some empathy and understanding.
The global economic crisis has a heavy toll of cancellations, lots of postponement of deliveries, especially in the busy and crowded Far East shipyards.
Although affected less then the bigger yards, Turkish shipyards have also been the target of tightening bank credits. Some yards had to cancel, some had to postpone delivery, but one yard –RMK Marine belonging the Koc Group, in Tuzla Shipyards Area, has managed to deliver 90 days early and get a bonus from the owner.
North Sea Giant, a very big open sea multi purpose construction ship, was launched with a grand ceremony on August 25. As the 153-meter ship started her voyage on the slipway, all parties were happy.
North Sea Shipping's Owners were happy with the interested potential charterers beside them watching the launching, and RMK Marine Shipyard's Top Managers were happy because their clients were happy with the quality and early delivery.
North Sea Giant has been designed for long term construction works in the open sea, supporting a crew of 120. The ship has a heliport, exercise hall, movie theater and sauna. There are two cranes on deck, one with a load capacity of 400 tons and the other 250 tons. She is designed to conduct multi purpose construction works and extract minerals in very deep open sea conditions in line with advancing technology and increasing raw material needs. Having a beam of 30 meters, the “North Sea Giant” has been the most recent project in the commercial product range of RMK Marine shipyard.
The contract was signed in December 2007. According to the contract, RMK Marine built only the hull. However, the amount of processed steel rised from 5200 Tons to 6200 Tons during the building. The actual delivery will be on September 7, after the tests. For outfitting, vessel will be towed to Spain.
RMK Marine, part of Koç Group in Turkey is one of the largest and leading companies in the Turkish shipbuilding industry. Following the integration to Koç Group in 1997 the company has constantly increased its business volume in both domestic and foreign orders. RMK Marine is the reference builder in small and mid-size vessels by providing a range of ship types, including; naval vessels, tailor-made oil/chemical/product stainless steel tankers, tug boats, offshore vessels and megayachts by a high quality of service.
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E-Mail: ugurs@rmkmarine.com.tr
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RMK Marine, the Koç Group company operating in the, Yacht and Ship Building sector, has just delivered a product tanker built for Tüpraş.
The 10.900 DWT tanker named T. Gönül is 131 mt. in LOA, and 18,90 mt. beam. The construction of T. Gönül, which is the 21st merchant ship built by RMK Marine, started in December 2007. T.Gönül was launched on October 23 2008, in a ceremony inwhich the following were all present The President Koç Holding Defense Industry and the Other Automotive Group, and RMK Marine Board Member - Kudret Önen, the President of Koç Holding Energy Group - Erol Memioğlu, the Managing Director of Tüpraş - Yavuz Erkut, the Managing Director of Ditaş - Bilge Bayburtlugil, the Deputy Managing Director of RMK Marine - Can Öztürk and guests.
Meanwhile, T. Sevgi, built for Tüpraş as the sister ship of T.Gönül, was delivered on January 09. RMK Marine also delivered 4 tugboats and one mooring boat - constructed as a result of the contract signed with Tüpraş in 2006.
Other activity a RMK Marine...
Construction of the Coast Guard Search and Rescue Vessel Project for the Undersecretariat of Defense Industries of the Ministry of National Defense – for operation by the Coast Guard Command - was started in recent months. The vessels will be used for patrolling, prevention of smuggling, fire fighting, prevention of oil pollution as well as search and rescue operations. The construction of the Multi Purpose Offshore Vessel is still in progress it will be one of the largest vessels of its kind with a length of 153 meters has been ordered by a Norwegian ship owner.
Features of T.Gönül:
Full length : 131,85 m
DWT :10,900
LOA :123,99 m
Width : 18,90 m
Depth : 10,20 m
Draft : 7,98 m
Service Speed : 14,1 knot @ 85 % MCR
Type : Oil/ Chemical Product Tanker
RMK Marine, the company of Koç Group operating in Yacht and Ship Building sector, delivered the tanker built for Tüpraş on December 27.
The tanker named T. Sevgi- 131 mt. in length, 10.500 DWT in weight and 18,90 mt. in width- has been designed by combining the latest technology with manpower. The building of T. Sevgi, being the 21st merchant ship of RMK Marine, started in September 2007. T.Sevgi, put to sea July 23, 2008 with a ceremony participated by Koç Holding Honorary Chairman Rahmi M. Koç and Koç Holding Board of Directors Member Semahat Arsel and invitees, was delivered in December 2008.
Meanwhile, T. Gönül, built for Tüpraş and being the twin ship of T.Sevgi, will be delivered in the first months of 2009.
RMK Marine carries on its activities…
Construction of the Coast Guard Search and Rescue Vessel Project for the Undersecretariat of Defense Industries of Ministry of National Defense - required by the Coast Guard Command - was initiated in recent months. The vessels will be used for patrolling,for prevention of smuggling, for fire fighting, prevention of contamination as well as search andrescue facilities. The construction of the Multi Purpose Offshore Vessel - which will be one of the largest vessels of its kind with a length of 153 meters and which is ordered by a Norwegian ship owner - is still in progress.
Features of T.Sevgi:
Full length : 131,85 m DWT :10,500 Interverticals length: 123,99 m Width : 18,90 m Depth : 10,20 m Draft : 7,98 m Service Speed : 14,1 knot @ 85 % MCR Type : Oil/ Chemical Product Tanker
RMK Marine - the company of Koç Group operating in the shipbuilding sector - has launched the vessel named T. Gönül which it haswas constructed for Tüpraş.
One of the largest Shipyards of Turkey - RMK Marine - launched the tanker, T. Gönül by a ceremony which was held 23 October 2008. The President of Koç Holding Defense Industry and the Other Automotive Group, the RMK Marine Board Member - Kudret Önen, the President of Koç Holding Energy Group - Erol Memioğlu, the Managing Director of Tüpraş - Yavuz Erkut, the Managing Director of Ditaş - Bilge Bayburtlugil, the Deputy Managing Director of RMK Marine - Can Öztürk and guests have attended torganization this ceremony.
T.Gönül - which has a length of 131 meters, weight of 10,500 DWT and width of 18.90 meters - was designed by the combined manpower and latest technological facilities. The construction of T. Gönül - which is the 21st merchant vessel of RMK Marine - was initiated in the early months of 2008. The tanker is planned to be delivered in March 2009. RMK Marine launched also T. Sevgi - the twin vessel of T. Gönül - on 23 July 2008 by a ceremony attended by the Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality - Kadir Topbaş, the Koç Holding Chairman-in-Honor - Rahmi M. Koç, the Koç Holding Board Member - Semahat Arsel and guests. Our Shipyard also delivered 4 towboats and one hawser boat - constructed in accordance with the contract signed with Tüpraş in 2006.
RMK Marine carries on its activities…
Construction of the Coast Guard Search and Rescue Vessel Project for the Undersecretariat of Defense Industries of Ministry of National Defense - required by the Coast Guard Command - was initiated in recent months. The vessels will be used for patrolling,for prevention of smuggling, for fire fighting, prevention of contamination as well as search andrescue facilities.
The construction of the Multi Purpose Offshore Vessel - which will be one of the largest vessels of its kind with a length of 153 meters and which is ordered by a Norwegian ship owner - is still in progress.
Specifications of T.Gönül:
Length: 131.85 m
DWT: 10,500
Length between verticals: 123.99 m
Width: 18.90 m
Depth: 10.20 m
Draft: 7.98 m
Service Speed: 14.1 knot @ 85 % MCR
Type: Oil/ Chemical Product Tanker
The President of the Defense Industry and Other Automotive Group of Koc Holding, Kudret Onen, , emphasizing that they were aiming to play a significant role in the development of the Turkish shipbuilding industry as the RMK Marine family, said “Pursuant to this aim, here we launch our 18th tanker, “T.Sevgi” which we have built for Tupras. Onen, who stated that they had effected a special price for the tanker, which they had built upon the order of Tupras,another Holdings’ company, said “Normally, the price of a tanker of this size varies between 20 to 25 million Euros.”
RMK Marine delivered its third chemicals tanker of 19.000 DWT, NB 068 M/T BARBARICA. The ship, which is built for Mediterranea di Navigazione Srl, is a product of 15-months labour of about 260 persons… As in other ships built by RMK Marine shipyard, NB 068 M/T BARBARICA was built by combining the state-of-art technology and human labour. The ship which was started to be built in May 2006. It is designed to serve for long years with dual propellers, dual steering and 2 engine chambers that can be controlled separately. The ship is RMK Marine’s 16th commercial ship and 7th chemical tanker.
RMK Marine delivered T. Damla-3 which is the one of the four towboats built for Tüpraş. According to the agreement between Tüpraş and RMK Marine on 28.08.2006, our shipyard will build and deliver four towboats and one pushing boat in 2008. RMK Marine having delivered the pushing boat on 28.09.2007; has recently delivered T.Damla 3.
The towboats which are 32.7 meters long, 10.5 meters wide and have a draft of 5.6 meters are capable of providing port services to 60.000 DWT to 280.000 DWT ships. The towboats which are suitable for working in long distance and at open sea conditions can be operated in towing and pushing modes. The towboats have high manoeuvre capability to improve their seafaring and are equipped with (360-degree rotating) propellers located in nozzles in two main engines to provide fats and high manoeuvrability. These towboats with high manoeuvrability are equipped with fi-fi 1 fire fighting notation and equipment to collect waste from the sea.
The vessel the contract of which had been effected as of December 2007 and which will be built for the Norwegian North Sea Invest will constitute a remarkable step both for RMK Marine and the industry. The vessel designed by the Norvegian company, Sawicon will be one of the largest examples of its kind ever built in our country with a size of 153.6 meters. The delivery time for the project is estimated to be 20 months. Upon the completion of the project, RMK Marine will have been included off-shore type vessels in its range of products as well.
RMK Marine is a leading company in the Turkish Shipbuilding Industry with its corporate identity and infrastructure resources up to international standards. Production is made using the latest technology. RMK Marine has improved its business volume since 1997 when it joined to Koç Holdings, by presenting turn-key business solutions to its customers in the fields of commercial ships, super yachts and military ships for both national and international markets. There are 260 employees and nearly 650 sub-contractor workers in the shipyard.
New Investments
The new investments of RMK Marine which have recently came into service are; the new administrative building, the Oyster hangar, the yacht launching slipway, and the under-slipway offices.
Administrative Building
The new administrative building is constructed to meet the shipbuilding projects’ demand and the increasing work volume. The completion date of this building is planned to be on April 2008. With its stylish workspace and comfortable conference rooms, the new administrative building will be the working area of approximately 130 RMK personnel. The building will have six conference rooms to accommodate 100 people, and will allow several meetings to be held at the same time. The two-storey building will have a heliport at the terrace.
Oyster Hangar
The hangar where serial Oyster yachts will be produced, will have a 4000 squared meters covered area and will be equipped with the largest and most advanced post-curing oven of its class and state-of-art technological equipments.
Oyster hangarı:
Oyster yatlarının seri imalatının yapılacağı 4000 metrekarelik kapalı alana sahip bina, sınıfının en büyük ve teknolojik kürleme fırınına (post- curing oven) ve yüksek teknoloji donanımlarına sahip olacak.
Under-slipway offices :
RMK Marine has one of the largest slipways in Tuzla Private Sector Shipyards Zone and recently created more office spaces by building under-slipway offices. The two-storey offices are 820 square meters in total and are designed as open offices, where the Shipbuilding, Quality, Maintenance, Investment and SAP Project Departments are located.
RMK Marine will continue to be the leader in providing exceptional service to its customers by combining its national identity with a world class quality in every project and investment.
RMK Marine launched T. Damla-1 no. NB 069, which is the second one of the four towboats built for Tüpraş, with a ceremony attended by managers of Tüpraş, Ditaş and RMK Marine. According to the agreement between Tüpraş and RMK Marine, on 28.08.2006, our shipyard will build and deliver four towboats and one pushing boat in 2008. RMK Marine having delivered the pushing boat on 28.09.2007; has recently launched the first towboat NB 067. The towboats which are 32.7 meters long, 10.5 meters wide and have a draft of 5.6 meters are capable of providing port services to 60.000 DWT to 280.000 DWT ships. The towboats which are suitable for working in long distance and at open sea conditions can be operated in towing and pushing modes. The towboats have high manoeuvre capability to improve their seafaring and are equipped with (360-degree rotating) propellers located in nozzles in two main engines to provide fats and high manoeuvrability. These towboats with high manoeuvrability are equipped with fi-fi 1 fire fighting notation and equipment to collect waste from the sea. The towboat titled as T Damla- 1 with no. NB 069 which has recently been launched is a product of 8-months labour of about 50 employees.
TUG / fire fighting ship 1- water spray
Unrestricted Navigation + AUT- UMS
RMK Marine launched its third chemicals tanker of 19.000 DWT, NB 068 M/T BARBARICA with a ceremony attended by RMK Marine employees, Italian ship-owner Paolo Cagnoni and his team. The ship, which is built for Mediterranea di Navigazione Srl, is a product of 15-months labour of about 260 persons… As in other ships built by RMK Marine shipyard, NB 068 M/T BARBARICA was built by combining the state-of-art technology and human labour. The ship which was started to be built in May 2006 and scheduled for delivery by the end of 2007, is designed to serve for long years with dual propellers, dual steering and 2 engine chambers that can be controlled separately. The ship is RMK Marine’s 16th commercial ship and 7th chemical tanker. RMK Marine will also deliver two chemical tankers launched in recent months by the end of this summer. Italian ship-owner Paolo Cagnoni, who gave a speech during the launching ceremony of NB 068 M/T BARBARICA stated that; he was very pleased to work with RMK Marine and said “Barbarica is growing, and today a block of steel is being transformed into a large ship. By this emotional and special occasion, I wish our ship a lucky future and safe navigation in bad weather as well as good weather.” The ceremony ended with the launching of NB 068 M/T BARBARICA.
Building four Coast Guard Search & Rescue Vessels for the Coast Guard Command, RMK Marine shall join the 10th IDEF Fair in Istanbul as the leading representative of the current level of Turkish shipbuilding industry, and inform visitors about its ongoing projects. 
RMK Marine, which is building four Coast Guard Search and Rescue vessels for the Turkish Coast Guard Command, will exhibit at IDEX 2011 as a leading representative of the Turkish shipbuilding industry. IDEX is the largest defence and security event in the Middle East and North African region. 
RMK Marine continues to make great strides in yacht building, maintenance, and repair services. The shipyard can handle building aluminum and steel yachts up to 80m in length and composite yachts up to 40m. Launched in 2009, Nazenin V, which brought together some of the most well known names in the yacht building industry for design, engineering, and project management, was awarded the "Judges' Special Commendation" in the "BEST SAILING YACHT IN 45M + SIZE RANGE" category at the "World Superyacht Awards 2010". These awards are considered the "Oscars" of the superyacht building industry, and RMK Marine's award is a great achievement that reflects its worldwide reputation as a top class yacht builder. A new 45m superyacht motor yacht – the longest yacht being built by RMK Marine in this category – is currently under construction. 
RMK MARINE, LAUNCHED ‘TCSG GÜVEN’
Mr. Kudret Önen; “RMK Marine has reached the capacity of realizing complex naval shipping designs and constructions.”
Throughout the yacht there are numerous artworks on display from the owner’s extensive and eclectic collections highlighting the owner’s wish to see Nazenin V as a means of expressing his passion for both sailing and the arts. 
Turkish Superyacht builder RMK Marine has had a wonderful week at the Monaco Yacht show. The honorary chairman of the Koc group visited the stand to see the two new 50m Super yacht designs explained by the management team. RMK Marine is privileged to be part of the world renowned Koç Group which is involved in many areas of manufacturing and services and proudly celebrated its 80th Anniversary in 2007.
Exhibiting their 52m award winning sailing yacht Nazenin V, RMK Marine generated great interest from both buyers and leading experts from the industry who came to see firsthand the quality of design and build that puts this yacht at the forefront of high calibre Superyachts.
On the stand RMK Marine was showing visitors the progress on the elegant Ron Holland designed motor yacht currently in build at the yard. There was a great deal of interest in this project and visitors were able to see details of all the designs and understand the shapes and features with the legendary designer himself and a model of the yacht.
In addition to its established products RMK Marine also presented a new concept design that will start build at the yard next year and be complete for delivery in 2013.
The combination of a hull form that allows higher transit speeds without losing efficiency and concept designs from Espen Oeino and Frank Laupman of Omega design led to very positive comments. This unique combination of world class talent from three different design houses combined with the respected quality and value from RMK Marine has generated interest from many different areas.
2010 marked the first major exhibition of products from RMK Marine and there was universal acclaim of the quality and value offered. Many commentators from the industry believed it was a very important marker for the company when both clients and industry experts understood the great potential of building at RMK Marine.
The series of activities at RMK Marine now spreads from motor yachts to sailing yachts and build in steel, aluminium and composites with all the key production activities produced by in house experts at the yard. The combination of new facilities, the developed team and these proven products put RMK Marine at the forefront of superyacht build.
The 52m ketch Nazenin V built by RMK Marine and delivered last year has just been announced as a finalist for the World Superyacht Awards 2010. Reaching the finalist stage is a great achievement for both the yacht and yard, with 90 nominations; just 53 have made the final across all the categories. Nazenin V is one of 5 finalists in the category for Best Sailing Yacht 45m+. The outstanding quality on the finished yacht shows the exceptional achievement by RMK Marine who in building this has demonstrated the high standards they have attained. Nazenin V is an elegant, classic Sparkman and Stephens designed long distance cruising ketch. The yacht has a fine hull and long overhangs which allow for comfortable cruising with the predictable and easy motion of the yacht. Nazenin V is built using many modern materials and equipment which enhance the operation of her build, the performance of the ketch, and allows for easier handling when sailing. The masts and spars are all Carbon Fibre as is the rudder in order to optimize the performance, handling and comfortable motion of the yacht. The main mast carries a powered elevator/crow’s nest right up to the head of the genoa that apart from providing excellent access for the crew gives a quite magnificent view for guests.
Below deck there is a modern interpretation of a classic raised and fielded teak paneled interior with all contemporary equipment that would be expected on such a yacht. The design of the interior is by Redman Whitely Dixon (RWD). There is tremendous detail in the joinery and accommodation designed by RWD, interpreted and executed by the RMK Marine’s in house joinery team under the direction of its joinery manager, himself an accomplished designer.
Koç launches 153 m giant 
RMK Marine, the Koç Group company operating in the, Yacht and Ship Building sector, has just delivered a product tanker built for Tüpraş. 
RMK Marine, the company of Koç Group operating in Yacht and Ship Building sector, delivered the tanker built for Tüpraş on December 27. 
RMK Marine - the company of Koç Group operating in the shipbuilding sector - has launched the vessel named T. Gönül which it haswas constructed for Tüpraş. 
The President of the Defense Industry and Other Automotive Group of Koc Holding, Kudret Onen, , emphasizing that they were aiming to play a significant role in the development of the Turkish shipbuilding industry as the RMK Marine family, said “Pursuant to this aim, here we launch our 18th tanker, “T.Sevgi” which we have built for Tupras. Onen, who stated that they had effected a special price for the tanker, which they had built upon the order of Tupras,another Holdings’ company, said “Normally, the price of a tanker of this size varies between 20 to 25 million Euros.”
RMK Marine delivered its third chemicals tanker of 19.000 DWT, NB 068 M/T BARBARICA. The ship, which is built for Mediterranea di Navigazione Srl, is a product of 15-months labour of about 260 persons… As in other ships built by RMK Marine shipyard, NB 068 M/T BARBARICA was built by combining the state-of-art technology and human labour. The ship which was started to be built in May 2006. It is designed to serve for long years with dual propellers, dual steering and 2 engine chambers that can be controlled separately. The ship is RMK Marine’s 16th commercial ship and 7th chemical tanker.
RMK Marine delivered T. Damla-3 which is the one of the four towboats built for Tüpraş. According to the agreement between Tüpraş and RMK Marine on 28.08.2006, our shipyard will build and deliver four towboats and one pushing boat in 2008. RMK Marine having delivered the pushing boat on 28.09.2007; has recently delivered T.Damla 3.
The vessel the contract of which had been effected as of December 2007 and which will be built for the Norwegian North Sea Invest will constitute a remarkable step both for RMK Marine and the industry. The vessel designed by the Norvegian company, Sawicon will be one of the largest examples of its kind ever built in our country with a size of 153.6 meters. The delivery time for the project is estimated to be 20 months. Upon the completion of the project, RMK Marine will have been included off-shore type vessels in its range of products as well.
The new administrative building is constructed to meet the shipbuilding projects’ demand and the increasing work volume. The completion date of this building is planned to be on April 2008. With its stylish workspace and comfortable conference rooms, the new administrative building will be the working area of approximately 130 RMK personnel. The building will have six conference rooms to accommodate 100 people, and will allow several meetings to be held at the same time. The two-storey building will have a heliport at the terrace.
RMK Marine has one of the largest slipways in Tuzla Private Sector Shipyards Zone and recently created more office spaces by building under-slipway offices. The two-storey offices are 820 square meters in total and are designed as open offices, where the Shipbuilding, Quality, Maintenance, Investment and SAP Project Departments are located.
RMK Marine launched T. Damla-1 no. NB 069, which is the second one of the four towboats built for Tüpraş, with a ceremony attended by managers of Tüpraş, Ditaş and RMK Marine. According to the agreement between Tüpraş and RMK Marine, on 28.08.2006, our shipyard will build and deliver four towboats and one pushing boat in 2008. RMK Marine having delivered the pushing boat on 28.09.2007; has recently launched the first towboat NB 067. The towboats which are 32.7 meters long, 10.5 meters wide and have a draft of 5.6 meters are capable of providing port services to 60.000 DWT to 280.000 DWT ships. The towboats which are suitable for working in long distance and at open sea conditions can be operated in towing and pushing modes. The towboats have high manoeuvre capability to improve their seafaring and are equipped with (360-degree rotating) propellers located in nozzles in two main engines to provide fats and high manoeuvrability. These towboats with high manoeuvrability are equipped with fi-fi 1 fire fighting notation and equipment to collect waste from the sea. The towboat titled as T Damla- 1 with no. NB 069 which has recently been launched is a product of 8-months labour of about 50 employees. 
RMK Marine launched its third chemicals tanker of 19.000 DWT, NB 068 M/T BARBARICA with a ceremony attended by RMK Marine employees, Italian ship-owner Paolo Cagnoni and his team. The ship, which is built for Mediterranea di Navigazione Srl, is a product of 15-months labour of about 260 persons… As in other ships built by RMK Marine shipyard, NB 068 M/T BARBARICA was built by combining the state-of-art technology and human labour. The ship which was started to be built in May 2006 and scheduled for delivery by the end of 2007, is designed to serve for long years with dual propellers, dual steering and 2 engine chambers that can be controlled separately. The ship is RMK Marine’s 16th commercial ship and 7th chemical tanker. RMK Marine will also deliver two chemical tankers launched in recent months by the end of this summer. Italian ship-owner Paolo Cagnoni, who gave a speech during the launching ceremony of NB 068 M/T BARBARICA stated that; he was very pleased to work with RMK Marine and said “Barbarica is growing, and today a block of steel is being transformed into a large ship. By this emotional and special occasion, I wish our ship a lucky future and safe navigation in bad weather as well as good weather.” The ceremony ended with the launching of NB 068 M/T BARBARICA.