Fully electric tug heading for Scandinavia

Svitzer has ordered a new ASD, 1,818 kWh, 70-ton bollard pull, tug based on the exclusive-to-Sanmar ElectRA 2500-SX design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan.

Measuring 25.4m LOA, with a 5.6m draft and 12.86m beam, the tug will be able to operate on electric power only, although it will have two generators for backup, extended endurance and fire-fighting operations.

The tug is scheduled to be delivered in the second half of 2025.

“In recent years, we have experienced an increasing demand for green towage services in Scandinavia, including the Sound.” Said Mathias Jonasson, managing director of Svitzer Scandinavia. “At the same time, we have committed to doing our part to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions in the industry by 2030. Getting a new battery tug solves both challenges as we can continue to provide reliable and safe services to our customers while reducing the carbon footprint.”

“From the start of the ElectRA project, we and our partners have been determined that the move to alternative eco-friendly fuels and propulsion systems should come with no loss of power or performance,” said Tamer Geçkin, R&D and Electrical Systems director, Sanmar Shipyards.