Damen Shipyards has launched the second of its totally electrical RSD-E Tugs 2513 at Damen Song Cam Shipyard.
The tug is being constructed for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, along with 5 standard RSD Tugs 2513.
When delivered later this 12 months, it will likely be the primary totally electrical tug to function in European waters.
The port was one of many first to function a traditional RSD Tug 2513 following Damen’s launch of the vessel onto the market in 2018.
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges, one of many busiest in Europe, is dedicated to changing into carbon impartial by 2050.
The Belgian port made six-vessel order with Damen, every of the which is in full compliance with IMO Tier III laws, with the RSD-E Tug 2513 in a position to function with zero emissions.
The port at the moment operates a hydrogen powered tug and is quickly to start operations with a retrofitted methanol tug.
The RSD-E Tug 2513 is ready to carry out not less than two towage operations on a single cost, and might be totally recharged in simply two hours, based on Damen.
The battery system is designed to face up to 30,000 cycles throughout its lifecycle, which is in step with the lifetime of the vessel.
In addition to supplying the vessel, Damen can also be offering the Port of Antwerp-Bruges with the charging gear and onshore charging infrastructure required to function the vessel.