Take charge of tomorrow
Electric tugs enable zero-emission harbour towage without compromising availability or performance. Designed for frequent duty cycles in ports and controlled waters, this vessel supports berthing, unberthing and escort activities with predictable handling and sustained readiness. Proven designs deliver up to 70 tonnes bollard pull, complete multiple towage cycles on a single charge and recharge in around two hours - keeping port services moving without interruption.
The future of towage
High bollard pull for at least 30 minutes
The battery capacity is sufficient to perform at least two (un)berthing operations on batteries alone with the vessel being able to push/pull with a high bollard pull for at least 30 minutes. It takes just two hours to fully recharge the batteries. Therefore, the majority of operations can be performed with zero emissions.
Possible to operate as hybrid too
The tug can operate with reduced emissions as a hybrid using the IMO Tier III certified back-up generator in combination with the batteries. This mode is often used for operations where autonomy is required when it can be achieved on the installed battery capacity alone.
Battery lifetime of 30,000 cycles
The total battery system of the Electric tug has an energy storage capacity of 2,800 kWh and the lifetime of the battery in this application is expected to be approximately 30,000 cycles, which is equal or more than the 30-year lifetime of our tugs.
Shore charging easy with electric tugs
When it comes to charging, Damen’s approach is to take the role of integrator – or total solutions provider. We unburden our customers by taking responsibility for the entire process, including the charging infrastructure. Our Shore Charging Arm facilitates a one-man operation from the jetty or the vessel.
Two person crew thanks to automation
For the captain the control of the electric tug is almost the same as the control of a diesel tug. Our tugs can operate with a crew of just two thanks to the degree of automation. The Damen remote monitoring system also makes it possible to monitor and manage the vessel from shore.
Damen electric tug in action
Proof of concept
RSD-E Tug 2513 for Noatum Maritime
Damen Shipyards Group and Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, have agreed on the delivery of a second, fully electric Damen RSD-E Tug 2513.
ITS Tug of the Year shortlist
Damen Shipyards Group is pleased to announce that two of its RSD-E Tugs 2513, Bu Tinah and Volta 1, have been shortlisted for the ITS Tug of the Year Award.
Ship of the Year Award nomination
The first of Damen’s innovative new, all-electric RSD-E Tug 2513 class has been nominated for the 2023 Ship of the Year Award (formerly known as the KNVTS Ship of the Year Award).
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