Vessels

Maritime Journal’s expert editors cover commercial marine vessel technologies such as electronics, navigation, monitoring & autonomy, along with ship & boatbuilding, financing, insuring and operating vessels safely. This section also features the latest news covering propulsion equipment as well as tugs, towing, and salvage.

Damen's all-eelctric tug 'Sparky' can be re-charged in two hours (Damen)

SPOTLIGHT: Electric tugs on the charge

05/06/2025By

Reviewing the development of battery-powered tugs has parallels with choices owners face when considering which of the emerging alternative fuels to opt for to present a ‘greener’ image and greater efficiency with their new investment.