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FEATURES & VIDEOS

FEATURES & VIDEOS

For almost a century, Canadian naval architect Robert Allan Ltd has shaped tug design around the world. Today, as the industry wrestles with which fuel route to navigate, the Vancouver designer is taking a pragmatic view: every fuel has its…

7th August 2026

Don’t write off diesel yet, says Canadian tug designer Robert Allan Ltd

7th August 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

SAAM Towage has taken delivery of a tug from Sanmar Shipyards, strengthening its fleet performance, vessel efficiency and emissions compliance.

9th February 2026

Sanmar delivers emissions-compliant tug to SAAM

9th February 2026

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VESSELS

SAAM Towage is teaming up with Caterpillar Marine to explore and implement alternative power solutions for its tug fleet.

9th April 2025

SAAM and Caterpillar team up on alternative power

9th April 2025

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VESSELS

Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar is building a tug destined to be the first fully electric one to operate in Latin America, specifically Chile.

26th March 2025

Successful trials for Sanmar’s latest fully electric tug

26th March 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

Macduff Ship Design has announced delivery of two vessels to its design to SAAM Towage Canada.

6th February 2025

Two Macduff designs delivered to Canada

6th February 2025

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VESSELS

The first electric tug in South America has been launched by SAAM Towage for operations with the Chilean Oil Company ENAP.

13th December 2024

First electric tug launched in South America

13th December 2024

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VESSELS

SAAM Towage has joined the list of tug owners exploring all-electric tugs following delivery of two vessels from Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyards to join the Chile-based company’s Vancouver operation.

29th February 2024

​ 100% electric tugs delivered to SAAM Towage

29th February 2024