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NYK Completes World's First Truck-to-Ship Ammonia Bunkering of Ammonia-Fueled Tugboat
In cooperation with JERA and Resonac to provide safe and secure fueling On July 17, NYK supplied fuel ammonia to an NYK-owned ammonia-fueled tugboat ("A-Tug") scheduled to become the world's first commercial ammonia-fueled vessel upon completion at …
Jul 18, 2024 / Curious
Svitzer Invests in Three New Tugboats in Brazil to Support Growth
Svitzer, a leading global towage provider, has announced the signing of a contract with Shipyard Rio Maguari for the construction of three new tugboats. This significant investment underlines Svitzer's continuous commitment to expanding its presence …
Jul 2, 2024 / Curious
Crowley Christens the First Fully Electric Tugboat in the US at the Port of San Diego
Joined by diverse partners and industry supporters, Crowley today christened the eWolf, America’s first all-electric ship assist harbor tugboat. Operating with zero emissions and other sustainable technology, the tugboat delivers the high-power …
Jun 26, 2024 / Curious
Atlantic Towing Limited and Svitzer Modernise Halifax Port Fleet with New Escort Tugboats
Atlantic Towing Limited, a member of the J.D. Irving, Limited family of companies and Svitzer have made a significant joint investment in the modernisation of the Port of Halifax fleet by acquiring two new escort tugboats from the Rastar 3200 series, …
Jun 19, 2024 / Curious
Boluda strengthens its fleet in Gibraltar with a new boat
This morning the renaming ceremony of the new tugboat “VB Responder” took place at the Small Boats Marina in the port of Gibraltar, strengthening its current fleet in such a strategic point for maritime transport as the Strait of Gibraltar. The …
Jun 19, 2024 / Curious
First LNG tugboat with hybrid system goes into operation in Singapore with mtu gas engines from Rolls-Royce
Seatrium puts 65-tonne bollard pull tug into regular service Dynamic and reliable: Two 16-cylinder mtu gas engines meet demanding operating requirements mtu gas engines power eleven vessels worldwide A new technological highlight has been in …
May 28, 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
Sanmar delivers multi-purpose tug to Turkish port in final week of year
Sanmar has delivered a fifth tug to Mersin International Port, Turkiye’s largest container port, one of two of its best-selling multi-purpose Boğaçay Class tugboats delivered by the Turkish tug builder’s own delivery team during the final week of …
Feb 5, 2024 / Vessels
Crowley Accepts Delivery of eWolf, the First Fully Electric Tugboat in the US
Crowley has accepted delivery of eWolf, the first all-electric, ship-assist harbor tugboat in the U.S., a milestone advancing the company’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. The tugboat, which was designed by Crowley’s engineering …
Jan 25, 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