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OPINION: How workboats can achieve ‘near zero’ emissions now
While maritime industry headlines have been dominated by cargo owners’ latest orders of alternative-fuelled vessels or the steady adoption of energy efficiency technologies by some bold first movers, the workboat sector has been quietly, yet dramatically, innovating.
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Battery system selected for Kotug’s E-Pusher
The Netherlands-based EST-Floattech has been selected to supply the containerised energy solution for Kotug International’s E-Pusher, claimed to be the world’s first fully electric pusher tug.
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World’s first LNG Voith tractor tug launched
Uzmar has launched a Robert Allan-designed Voith-propelled tractor tug, the world’s first with LNG dual-fuel propulsion, the designer says.
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Wärtsilä launches propulsion system for tugs & ferries
Wärtsilä has launched a high-performance thruster and propulsion package for tugs, offshore vessels and ferries.
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EST-Floattech power for Electric-Landing Utility Vessel first
Coastal Workboats has opted for EST-Floattech battery systems
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Padmos signs up to build Kotug E-Pusher tugs
Dutch vessel builder Padmos has won a contract to build the entire range of E-Pusher tugs for Kotug International.
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MHO-Co unveils pair of electric CTVs
Danfoss and Volvo Penta engines have been unveiled in two new CTVs that do not use diesel engines for propulsion.
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Conversion stimulates methanol market
A conversion project on board a geophysical vessel will help stimulate the green methanol market, developers say.
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Hydrofoil boat builder secures €25 million
A major hand-out has been secured by Candela that will go towards expanding production of its P12 ferry.
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P&O launches its second Dover-Calais hybrid ferry
Like its sister vessel, P&O Liberté is powered by a cleaner, greener hybrid system
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Schottel power for newbuild ASD tugs
Six newbuild ASD tugs will benefit from Schottel propulsion.
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Sanmar launches first electric tug for own fleet
The seventh electric tug built by Sanmar within a year has been launched for its own fleet and operations around Turkish ports.
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Chartwell targets a greener fast passenger ferry market
Chartwell Marine is looking to expand its offering in the fast passenger ferry sector
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Yanmar power for hybrid multi-purpose workboat
The Mimmi has a hybrid setup perfectly suited to a variety of tasks, including pipelaying.
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Steel cut on first methanol tugs for Kotug
Turkish tug builder Sanmar has cut steel on its first dual-fuel methanol vessels for Netherlands-baed operator Kotug.
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Four autonomous ferries lined up for Norway
Autonomous features will be progressively added to passenger ferries in Norway following delivery of four electric ones in 2026.
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100% electric tugs delivered to SAAM Towage
Tug operators and owners are lining up to add electric vessels to their fleets with SAAM Towage one of the first in the queue.
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Sweden works to electrify its ferry routes
Zinus is playing a pivotal part in the electrification of Sweden’s ferry routes
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Pioneering AI in unmanned hydrogen powered USVs
ACUA hydrogen-powered H-USV’s will incorporate Voyager AI technology
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Agency set up to break barriers to electrification
An international association committed to ’spearheading collaboration that dismantles barriers obstructing the widespread adoption of marine electrification’ has been set up.