Topic: Electric-propulsion

Dutch Prime Minister Updated on World’s First Electric Tug

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was informed this afternoon (8 October) about the construction of the world’s first fully electric tugboat in the port of Auckland (New Zealand). The tug is currently being developed by...Read more

08-10-2019|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

Electric Sailing Catamaran Revealed at Cannes Yachting Festival

Volvo Penta and Fountaine-Pajot are showcasing a concept electric sailing catamaran at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2019. Volvo Penta has altered its Saildrive system into an electric prototype to make this possible. A twin installation of...Read more

10-09-2019|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

Damen to Deliver Fully Electric Tug with 70 Tonnes Bollard Pull

New Zealand’s Ports of Auckland has signed a contract with the Damen Shipyards Group for the delivery of an RSD-E Tug 2513. It will be the first fully-electric ship-handling tug in the world with 70...Read more

06-08-2019|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

e5 Lab to Develop Zero-emission Electric Vessels

Asahi Tanker, Exeno Yamamizu Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), and Mitsubishi Corporation have established a new company together, e5 Lab. The new partnership is to develop both electrically powered vessels as well as the infrastructure...Read more

06-08-2019|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk