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See - Sada Elbalad
5 days ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt Receives First Domestically Built ASD Tugboat 'Ras El-Hekma
H-Tayea As part of Egypt's ongoing efforts to localize military industrial capabilities and strengthen naval operational readiness, the Egyptian Navy has officially taken delivery of its first Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugboat, named Ras El-Hekma. The vessel is the first of three ASD tugboats being built at the Alexandria Shipyard in collaboration with the French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV). The handover ceremony was attended by Vice Admiral Ashraf Atwa, Commander of the Egyptian Navy and Chairman of the Marine Industries and Services Authority, along with senior naval officials and representatives from global marine equipment suppliers. The Ras El-Hekma tugboat is of the RAstar 3200 class, known for its high-performance capabilities, including a competitive cost, enhanced maneuverability, and a powerful bollard pull capacity of 85 tons. The vessel is outfitted with state-of-the-art systems from leading international marine technology companies. This delivery marks a significant milestone in Egypt's naval industrial development. Alexandria Shipyard aims to position itself as a regional hub for the production of ASD tugboats, with ambitions to expand into global markets in the coming years. The initiative is part of a broader strategic directive by Egypt's political and military leadership to modernize the armed forces and promote local defense manufacturing. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
Al-Ahram Weekly
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt's Navy receives first locally built Azimuth tugboat "Ras El-Hekma" from Alexandria Shipyard - Defence
The Egyptian Navy received its first locally built Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugboat, Ras El-Hekma, from Alexandria Shipyard on Thursday, the Egyptian Armed Forces announced. According to the Egyptian army, the tugboat is the first of three being constructed for the Navy under a contract between the Navy and Alexandria Shipyard, in cooperation with the French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV). The Ras El-Hekma tugboat (RASTR 3200 model) is competitive in price and has a powerful 85-ton bollard pull capacity and exceptional manoeuvrability. It is equipped with systems from top global maritime suppliers. This is the first time Egypt's marine industry has produced this model of tugboats. In manufacturing it, Alexandria Shipyard aims to enter the global tugboat market and aspires to become a regional hub for building and exporting this class of tugboats in the coming phase. Vice Admiral Ashraf Atwa, Commander of the Egyptian Navy and Chairman of the Marine Industries and Services Authority, attended the handover ceremony. In addition, Rear Admiral Hossam El-Din Ezzat, Chairman of Alexandria Shipyard, senior Navy officials, BV representatives, and delegates from leading international maritime companies attended the event. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
See - Sada Elbalad
01-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
US Honors Egyptian Admiral During USS Truxtun Visit to Alexandria
H-Tayea The United States honored Egyptian Navy Commander-in-Chief Vice Admiral Ashraf Ibrahim Atwa Megahed with a personal military decoration from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), recognizing his leadership and significant contributions to maritime security in the region. The award was presented by Vice Admiral George M. Wikoff during a ceremonial reception aboard the USS Truxtun (DDG-103), currently docked in Alexandria. The reception, held at Ras El Tin Naval Headquarters, followed high-level discussions between senior naval officials from Egypt and the United States. Talks focused on enhancing maritime cooperation and securing critical international waterways including the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden. U.S. Ambassador Mustafa Garg praised Egypt's strategic role in fostering regional stability and emphasized the importance of a strong and enduring naval partnership. 'It is a great honor to recognize the service and dedication of our Egyptian naval partners,' Ambassador Garg stated. 'Egypt, the region, and the entire world are safer and more prosperous because of our commitment to protecting freedom of navigation. Together, the United States and Egypt are building a safer and more prosperous future.' Colonel David Kobbs, Defense Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, echoed the Ambassador's message, affirming that 'The U.S.-Egypt military partnership is essential for regional stability and the free flow of commerce. Our navies work together daily to make our countries safer, stronger, and more prosperous.' The event highlighted Egypt's leadership in regional maritime coalitions, most notably its recent command of Combined Task Force 153, an international initiative focused on ensuring maritime security in key shipping lanes. The ceremony also reaffirmed more than four decades of U.S.-Egypt defense cooperation, including through major initiatives like the BRIGHT STAR exercises, joint naval trainings, and military exchange programs. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Egypt Independent
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Egypt, Greece discuss boosting naval cooperation
Commander of the Egyptian Navy Ashraf Atwa met with Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff Dimitrios Kataras and his accompanying delegation during his official visit to the navy command in Alexandria. This comes within the framework of the keenness of the Armed Forces to boost aspects of military cooperation with sisterly and friendly countries. The meeting discussed a number of issues of mutual interest and means to promote naval cooperation in the coming stage. Both sides asserted the importance of supporting strategic partnership relations between the Egyptian and Greek armed forces within the framework of supporting bilateral ties between both countries in the different domains.
Egypt Today
13-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egyptian, Greek Chiefs of Naval Forces discuss ways of enhancing ties
Ashraf Ibrahim Atwa Megahed, Egyptian vice admiral and commander of the Egyptian Navy, met with Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff Dimitrios-Eleftherios Kataras on April 13, 2025- press photo CAIRO – 13 April 2025: Ashraf Ibrahim Atwa Megahed, Egyptian vice admiral and commander of the Egyptian Navy, met with Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff Dimitrios-Eleftherios Kataras, who is leading a delegation visiting Egypt's Alexandria on Sunday. Both sides tackled enhancing joint naval cooperation, according to a statement released by the Egyptian Ministry of Defense on Sunday. The Greek delegation members toured some of the Egyptian naval units and were updated on the advanced system of training and weapons used in the units. They also toured the Alexandria Shipyard Co, which is considered one of the largest companies to maintain and build ships in the Middle East. In December 2024, joint exercise 'Medusa-13' took place in Greece. It involved the participation of Air Forces, Navy, Air Defense, and special forces units from Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, France, and Saudi Arabia, with Italy, Bahrain, Rwanda, Bulgaria, and Morocco participating as observers. The exercise included the execution of various training activities for the participating nations, joint planning for the management of naval and air combat operations against various threats, as well as the implementation of unconventional combat maneuvers and live-fire exercises, demonstrating the high level of competency achieved by the participating forces in various specializations, said the Egyptian Ministry of Defense in a statement.
