Lutfi ElvanTurkey's first emergency response vessel (ERV) that has been built by the Sefine Shipyard at Yalova Region of Turkey, has been launched on a ceremony that has been participated by a large number of invitees including Turkey's Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications Minister Lütfi Elvan.
Amongst the other participants were the General Director of Coastal Safety Yasar Duran Aytas, Istanbul Governor Selim Cebiroğlu, AK party Yalova Deputy Temel Coskun, Shipbuilders' Association President Murat Kıran a large number of invitees.
First time built in Turkey, the ERV is 87 meters in length, 19 meters in breadth. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Minister Lutfi Elvan said that the total cost of Nene Hatun ERV project was 31 millions and 141 thousand EUROS. Elvan stated that such projects has been vital for the Turkish Shipyards during the period of crisis.