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Damen delivers Europe’s first fully electric tug to Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Six new RSD Tugs 2513 to play role in port’s green fleet renewal plans Damen Shipyards Group has delivered six RSD Tugs 2513 to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. The delivery consists of five RSD Tugs 2513 and one RSD-E Tug 2513 – the first …
Dec 2, 2024 / Curious
Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches the world's first methanol-powered tugboat
Today, Port of Antwerp-Bruges presented a world premier: the Methatug. This tugboat, which runs on methanol, is part of a greening programme for the port's fleet and an important step in the transition to a climate-neutral port by 2050. The project …
May 15, 2024 / Curious
Port of Antwerp-Bruges & CMB.TECH launch the Hydrotug 1, world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat
Port of Antwerp-Bruges and CMB.TECH announced on Tuesday (Dec12) a world first: the Hydrotug 1, the first hydrogen-powered tugboat, is ready for operation in the Antwerp port area. This ground-breaking development will play a crucial role in Port of …
Dec 13, 2023 / Vessels
Damen Shipyards signs contract with Port of Antwerp-Bruges for supply of six new RSD Tugs
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has placed an order with Damen Shipyards for five diesel-powered RSD Tugs 2513 fitted with the Damen Marine NOx Reduction System, and one electric RSD-E Tug 2513. This is part of the ongoing renewal of its fleet. Port of …
Oct 11, 2023 / Vessels
Vopak and Port of Antwerp-Bruges to sustainably redevelop former Gunvor site
Dutch tank storage company Vopak is acquiring the shares of Gunvor Petroleum Antwerp from commodity trader Gunvor Group Ltd (Gunvor), giving it access to the Gunvor concession in the Antwerp port area. Vopak is committed to sustainably redeveloping …
Feb 7, 2023 / Curious
Renewal of Europa Terminal at Port of Antwerp-Bruges officially underway
Comprehensive works in the context of sustainable growth Port of Antwerp-Bruges and PSA Antwerp gave the official green light for the renewal of the quayside and terminal at Europa Terminal. The works, which will take about nine years and be carried …
Oct 10, 2022 / Curious
Port of Antwerp-Bruges & CMB.TECH prepare Hydrotug, the first hydrogen-powered tugboat
Port of Antwerp-Bruges and CMB.TECH will soon welcome the Hydrotug, the first hydrogen-powered tugboat. The Hydrotug consists of two BeHydro V12 dual fuel medium speed engines that can run on hydrogen and traditional fuel. This ground-breaking …
May 20, 2022 / Vessels