Damen Shipyards Group has delivered six tugboats to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, including one fully electric tug, marking a significant step towards sustainable port operations, reports Damen.
Zero Emission Operations
With its fully electric propulsion, the RSD-E Tug 2513 paves the way to zero-emission operations. The remaining five vessels are also contributing to cleaner operations. The vessels onboard Damen Marine NOX Reduction Systems remove harmful emissions from exhaust gases, ensuring IMO Tier III compliance.
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is pursuing a number of sustainable initiatives towards its goal to become carbon neutral by 2050. Measures taken include fleet renewal, with both increasingly efficient new builds and the conversion of existing tonnage to run on clean, alternative fuels.
Solution Provider
In its scope of total maritime solutions provider, Damen has delivered and commissioned the electric tug’s 1.5-megawatt charger and onshore electric infrastructure. The tug is able to perform a minimum of two towage operations on a single charge, and can be fully recharged in just two hours.
This broad scope additionally includes Damen Services’ extensive support, covering every phase from delivery and start-up to maintenance management and the standard 1-year Damen Warranty. This support includes an extensive training package with simulator-based, technical, and onboard training, initiated well in advance to prepare the crews for the arrival of all new vessels. The training programme is set to continue over the next five years.
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Source: Damen
