Tugging at the law: How electric tugs will affect maritime

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.