# Electric tugs **URL:** \ **Category:** Tugs & Towing\ **Created:** [February 12, 2021, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366 "2021-02-12T15:06:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2022, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/22 "2022-11-15T22:23:59Z")
> **[Navtek launches second all-electric tug](https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/navtek-launches-second-all-electric-tug-73747)** > > Gisas Power II is the second zero-emissions Zeetug30 design vessel to be built in Turkey ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2023, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/23 "2023-01-14T20:05:17Z")
> **[Navtek launches third electric-powered tugboat](https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/navtek-launches-third-electric-powered-tugboat-74469)** > > Gisas Power III was launched in Turkey this month following the success of Navtek’s first two all-electric harbour tugs ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/24 "2023-01-14T20:21:03Z")
Recent pictures of the two HYDROMASTER® Series 4 Transom mounted Azimuth propulsion units installed on a fully Electric Pusher tug approaching completion at Padmos Shipyard in Stellendam. The shipyard is building this pusher tug for KOTUG International for deployment on the Dutch waterways, designed by C-Job Naval Architects. Total propulsion power on this sustainable design is 600 kW: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/1/c/1c44f2131a31db631b6a8ad47f7ad8539990825a.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/d/8/d8ec45988e302a003c6ea1edf8f5dbd8b32fb8a0.jpeg) The completed push tug will look like this: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/7/7/77156e8fc0b5aa03389471d5421962ac88d02dbc.jpeg) Source: Maasmond Newsclippings. ---
**Author:** ![johnny.dollar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5f8ce5/32.png) [@johnny.dollar](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/johnny.dollar)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/25 "2023-01-14T21:00:12Z")
looks like off-the-shelf induction AC motors. Could be very good, as in easy to replace…or bad (not weather proofed?) They seriously can’t make a better enclosure? ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/26 "2023-01-14T21:27:33Z")
This concept is based battery power so I would assume that the motors are DC (no need for converters). Here is more on the concept: > **[All-electric E-Pusher Type M vessel from Kotug | Electric Hybrid Marine...](https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/news/ports-and-harbours/all-electric-e-pusher-type-m-vessel-from-kotug.html)** > > Maritime service provider Kotug has announced it will deploy its first Kotug E-Pusher Type M and four barges to enable the zero-emission transport of cocoa beans between the Port of Amsterdam and Zaandam in the Netherlands. Capable of pushing barges... The swappable battery banks is key to the operation: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/f/9/f998fca5bea4cb36cb9e51aa4a7eed300d0def5e.jpeg "KOTUG E-Pusher™ - game changing vessel design") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNUAuLLrP1k) PS\> Since these tugs are for inland waterways I presume that “rain proof” is sufficient cover for the motors. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/27 "2023-01-19T20:49:42Z")
> **[Bukser & Berging orders hybrid offshore tug](https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/bukser-amp-berging-orders-new-offshore-tug-74561?fbclid=IwAR34QV0RNcCrNM7xR-2K5kTNdbq9GJot2eel5QkizNA5_dR-dETpAOhg7nc)** > > Uzmar will build a RAmpage 4000-H vessel for the Norwegian owner ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/28 "2023-02-25T22:11:04Z")
> **[Construction planned for first battery-electric pusher tug](https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/construction-planned-for-first-battery-electric-pusher-tug-75053)** > > Miller Marine intends to build a pusher tugboat for Elliott Bay Design Group with batteries and permanent magnet motors ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/6/3/63b734e1052bb4730f82369ea1f3eabf8c674194.jpeg) The L/B Factor: 1.0 (??) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/29 "2023-02-25T22:20:20Z")
> **[TB Waterwerk Orders New Workboat from Werft Shipbuilding](https://www.marinelink.com/news/tb-waterwerk-orders-new-workboat-werft-503184)** > > TB Waterwerk has placed an order with Werft Shipbuilding for a new Werft Hybrid Cat 2411e workboat scheduled for delivery at the… In addition, the vessel’s powerplant will be outfitted with the option for 100% electric power supply. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/30 "2023-04-12T20:25:34Z")
> **[KOTUG International on LinkedIn: #zeroemissionshipping #sustainable...](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7050076296688627712/)** > > Goosebumps! This morning the KOTUG E-Pusher type M started her maiden voyage from Padmos Shipyard, Stellendam to Rotterdam, exceeding all expectations already!… ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/b/cbdad33b7a240ef38790cb76676f22a7e450a763.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/0/e/0e75c1ae0deee5ec55c33b8e92493351fa1269c4.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/7/c708947a485d390a00542f32da07ed9881d15f30.jpeg) Photos: Willem Holtkamp (c) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2023, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/31 "2023-04-17T11:16:39Z")
Another “world’s first” eclectic push tug delivered: > **[RApide 2000-E Pushboat HB Poraque Delivered](https://gcaptain.com/rapide-2000-e-pushboat-hb-poraque-delivered/?subscriber=true&goal=0_f50174ef03-1ca5065d5d-169863069&mc_cid=1ca5065d5d&mc_eid=4674ba0fbe)** > > Belov Engenharia Shipyard, located in Salvador, Brazil, has delivered the first Robert Allan Ltd. designed RApide 2000-E pushboat – HB Poraque. It is the first of two innovative battery/diesel electric vessels for Hidrovias... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/32 "2023-05-26T20:50:59Z")
In Canada: > **[HaiSea Marine welcomes first electric tugboat for LNG Canada project](https://www.offshore-energy.biz/haisea-marine-welcomes-first-electric-tugboat-for-lng-canada-project/)** > > HaiSea Marine took delivery of the first of three emissions-free battery electric tugs that will operate at LNG Canada facility in Kitimat. In Europe: > **[Damen Shipyards and Boluda Towage to cooperate on bringing zero-emissions...](https://www.damen.com/insights-center/news/damen-and-boluda-towage-bringing-zero-emissions-tugs-to-europe)** > > Damen Shipyards and Boluda Towage have joined forces to bring zero-emissions tugs to Europe. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/33 "2023-10-15T21:51:48Z")
> **[Interest Grows in Electric Tug Construction](https://mfame.guru/interest-grows-in-electric-tug-construction/)** > > Tug owners, designers and builders will introduce electric-powered tugboats in the next few years as the technology starts to prove itself to early adopters. Tu ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2023, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/34 "2023-11-04T21:44:54Z")
> **[Electrifying Debut: HaiSea Wamis completes its 1st tanker escort with full...](https://www.offshore-energy.biz/electrifying-debut-haisea-wamis-completes-1st-tanker-escort-with-full-electric-power/)** > > The world's first fully electric harbor tugboat has completed the first-ever oil tanker escort using an all-electric vessel. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2023, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/35 "2023-11-04T22:51:16Z")
> **[SAAM Towage's electric tugs pass sea acceptance trials](https://www.offshore-energy.biz/saam-towages-electric-tugs-pass-sea-acceptance-trials/)** > > The first electric tugs in SAAM Towage's fleet passed the final sea acceptance trials and bollard pull tests in Istanbul's Tuzla Bay. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/36 "2023-11-29T22:16:31Z")
Electric workboat with towing capabilities: > **[First electric workboat for Dutch navy](https://seawork.com/newfront/news/16537)** > > The Royal Netherlands Navy has just taken delivery of its first fully electric workboat.   ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/37 "2024-03-17T22:17:52Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/0/5/0523540048a2a8aa44c19c97edc6578c81ed5670.jpeg) > **[Sanmar delivers 6th batery electric power tugboat to Norwegian operator - Sanmar](https://www.sanmar.com.tr/en/news-media-dl/news/sanmar-6-elektrikli-romorkoru-norvec-li-operatore-teslim-etti)** > > Sanmar delivers 6th battery electric power tugboat to Norwegian operator ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/38 "2024-04-26T19:00:41Z")
BB Electra departs from IJmuiden on her delivery trip from the building yard in Turkey: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/b/5/b5e4e183cd878e82d154f7550fa8df6dc6aa0b13.jpeg) BB Electra arrives in Oslo: [https://www.skipsfarts-forum.net/data/video/14/14682-2283566e0f05eca18d897ee7d376e341.mp4](https://www.skipsfarts-forum.net/data/video/14/14682-2283566e0f05eca18d897ee7d376e341.mp4) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/39 "2024-09-17T19:29:59Z")
> **[Svitzer makes battery-methanol newbuild debut   - Splash247](https://splash247.com/svitzer-makes-battery-methanol-newbuild-debut/)** > > Danish towage operator Svitzer has placed an order for what it says is the world’s first battery-methanol tug.  The Copenhagen-based group with more than 450 vessels has contracted the Turkish shipyard Uzmar to build the unit, which will feature... > [@](#): > > Svitzer said the vessel is expected to operate more than 90% using its battery-electric powertrain and carry out up to 25% of its work in the port of Gothenburg in Sweden. > Looking to become the world’s most sustainable port, Gothenburg is making significant investments to provide the necessary shore power charging options, and methanol is already being bunkered at the port. “As such, Gothenburg has all the ingredients for safe and stable operation of the tug for many years to come,” Svitzer noted. ---
**Author:** ![yacht\_sailor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ed655f/32.png) [@yacht\_sailor](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/yacht_sailor)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2024, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/40 "2024-09-18T12:47:54Z")
Only half the power, but at least they put a cover on it. ![evoy](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/1/7/17b134972e97c2a37fa3d52dd2a74ef2e8eb9dec.jpeg) The concept is good, you can swap a defective engine pretty quick and be back to work. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366/41 "2024-11-12T15:57:11Z")
> **[UAE port's electric tug achieves world record  ](https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/uae-port-electric-tug-achieves-world-record-82953)** > > The first electric tugboat in the Middle East has set new standards in power and performance > [@](#): > > Following sea trials, this 2024-built vessel achieved an average high-peak bollard pull of 78.2 tonnes, which makes it the most powerful electric tugboat in the world. This was validated and awarded by Guinness World Records. > > _Bu Tinah_ was built by Damen Shipyards as a reverse stern drive (RSD) tugboat at Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam and transferred to the Albwardy Damen Shipyard in Sharjah, where it was initially presented at an event linked to Riviera’s International Tug & Salvage (ITS) Convention. [Previous page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/electric-tugs/58366.md?page=3)