Svitzer, A.P. Moller – Maersk’s world leading towage operator, has signed an agreement with Robert Allan Ltd, leading naval architect company, to design the world’s first fuel cell tug for harbour operations, running on green methanol.
ABB will deliver an integrated electric propulsion system and advanced vessel control technology for Crowley’s pioneering eWolf tug, built for sustainable and safe operations at the Port of San Diego.
The six-day blockage of the Suez Canal and its welcomed refloating has shed new light on the critical job done by tug and towage workers.
According to local sources, a fire erupted onboard, pusher tug, NORSUL VITORIA at the port of Sao Francisco do Sul, Brazil, on the night of 16th Jan 2020.
Keppel Singmarine embarked on the development of an autonomous tug, to be operated by Keppel Smit Towage. It is expected to be one of Singapore’s first autonomous vessels when the project is completed in 4Q 2020.
The engines and steerable thrusters supplied by Wärtsilä are delivering excellent performance for two new tug boats operated by the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety.