Tugging at the law: How electric tugs will affect maritime

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When the Port of Antwerp-Bruges officially launched Volta 1, Europe’s first fully electric tug, on 19 May 2025, the launch was a milestone in the maritime industry’s transition towards sustainability.

Philippa Langton, partner at LA Marine, and Gavin Fernandes, trainee solicitor with Lester Aldridge, have a look at the implications.

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