Al Maks† (FSU Okhtensky)

Al Maks is an auxiliary fleet tug operated by the Egyptian Navy, originally constructed in the Soviet Union as a Project 733 (NATO: Okhtenskiy class) ocean-going rescue tug. The vessel is designed to perform heavy towing, salvage support, and general harbor and coastal duties. It features a robust steel hull equipped with specialized towing gear and basic firefighting capabilities.

The Project 733 class was developed in the post-WWII era to provide the Soviet Navy with reliable ocean-going salvage and towing vessels, entering production in the late 1950s. This unit was subsequently transferred to Egypt as part of Soviet military aid during the Cold War era and renamed Al Maks. Throughout its service life, it has provided essential logistical and auxiliary support to Egyptian naval operations. The vessel has demonstrated remarkable longevity, remaining active in auxiliary roles for several decades.