Sanmar launches first electric tug for own fleet

Sanmar

Following the Robert Allan design exclusive to Sanmar, the Turkish shipbuilder has built an electric-propelled tug for its own fleet.

Having built several battery-powered vessels for clients, such as the five tugs covered by Maritime Journal that have just reached their final destinations in Canada, the yard has added a similar tug for operations at six ports around Turkey, Sanmar says.

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