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E3 Tug Project

Spectacular cuts in emissions.

DAMEN DEVELOPS EXTRA EFFICIENT EVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HYBRID TUG (E3 TUG)

With project partners Smit internationale NV and Alewijnse Marine Technology, DAMEN has been working very hard over the past few years on the development of a super efficient hybrid tug. Our development method is unique and the hybrid propulsion system leads to spectacular reductions in CO2 emissions.

Joint initiative

Our work on the development of the hybrid tug project coincides with the Port of Rotterdam’s aim to significantly reduce air pollution around the port city. Rotterdam is not alone in this, sharing its ambition with port cities all over the world. There is growing demand for cleaner and quieter tugs, therefore this project directly answers this demand. The project is a joint initiative of the maritime service provider, Smit Internationale NV, electronic installation company Alewijnse and Damen.
Operational profile

Damen developed the hybrid propulsion system for the Damen ASD Tug 2810. Smit Internationale already has some of these tugs operating in the Port of Rotterdam. With the development of the hybrid propulsion system, the sailing profile of the vessel was the leading consideration. We first examined the optimal combination between the diesel capacity and the electric propulsion. To this end, we initially carried out a thorough analysis of the operational profile of the tugboat. This gave us a picture of the right combination needed between the diesel capacity and the electrical propulsion. We presented our findings to the customer and then they could make a choice. After that, production takes place.
Spectacular CO2 reductions

The environmental advantages of this innovative development are considerable. Port tugs frequently have diesel engines with large power reserves which are an extra burden on the environment and yet, they are only seldom used. Results of the analysis of the sailing profile show that it is possible to lower these diesel reserves by choosing to have a vessel that makes more use of electric propulsion. With this tailor-made hybrid propulsion, spectacular cuts in CO2 emissions are possible.
Production

Damen has developed a unique model to get the best hybrid configuration for each port. This model has been developed by the Imares Institute which is part of the University of Wageningen. The market is certainly ready for hybrid propulsion and production will become cheaper. Developments in battery technology are going particularly fast. Techniques are improving all the time, while the costs are decreasing. Our customers, the environment and Damen will all benefit from this development.

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