Nice Moves – Hybrid Tug RT Evolution Shows Its Stuff During Escort Trials
Check out this video of escort trials for KOTUG’s new hybrid tug, RT Evolution.
Built by Damen Shipyards, RT Evolution is 32-meter hybrid next-generation ART80-32 Rotortug designed by Rotortug B.V. within the Netherlands and Robert Allan Ltd in Canada.
The tug is considered one of three hybrid Rotortugs operated by Netherlands-based KOTUG. RT Evolution will operated within the Port of Rotterdam alongside RT Adriaan, a 2010-built Rotortug that was transformed to hybrid propulsion in 2012. RT Emotion, of the identical ART80-32 design, not too long ago commenced towage actions within the German port of Bremerhaven.
The three vessels are a part of the E-KOTUG sequence, producing 50% much less dangerous emissions, important noise discount, cleaner combustion and substantial upkeep financial savings due to improved gas financial system. The Rotortug’s hybrid capability is generated by three electrical motors, complemented by a battery pack and managed by an clever XeroPoint Hybrid Propulsion System.
RT Evolution’s three Caterpillar 3512 C engines produce a complete of seven,150 horsepower and 80+ tons of bollard pull.
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