AYK Energy has been commissioned to manufacture and supply the 6MWh battery that will power the world’s first battery-methanol tug.
AYK Energy announced that it has won the contract to deliver the battery system to Turkish shipyard Uzmar. The yard is building the vessel for Svitzer with delivery planned in the second half of 2025. The 6MWh battery-powered tug will be deployed in Gothenburg and provide zero-emission services across a quarter of Svitzer’s operations in the Swedish port.
In addition, the escort duty tug is expected to conduct more than 90% of its operations using its battery-electric powertrain. The vessel’s design will also allow the battery-powered tug to operate more efficiently than internal combustion engine powered tugs of a traditional design. With a gross tonnage of approximately 806 tonnes, the tug will be capable of achieving speeds of up to 14 knots.
Battery solutions are constantly expanding, and we are proud to be at the forefront when it comes to providing those solutions to the maritime sector.
…said Chris Kruger, Founder, AYK Energy.
