Damen Shipyards and Boluda Towage announced that they have joined forces to bring zero-emissions tugs to Europe.
According to the companies, he first vessel is intended to be a Damen RSD-E Tug 2513 and the partners are now working together to identify the potential harbour that will be best matched to its operational profile.
Damen is currently developing the methanol powered tug as part of its mission to be the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder.
As informed, an important milestone in its ambition to work towards lower emissions has been a multiple order of IMO Tier III tugs in 2020. These pioneering vessels set a new standard for all its subsequent newbuilds.
We know that we are in an increasingly complex environment that requires us to always be at the leading edge of solutions to increase safety in our operations, limit our environmental carbon footprint and meet the needs of our customers.
…said Vicente Boluda Ceballos, Vice Chairman of Boluda Towage.
With that purpose in mind, we are eager to continue our journey towards the future as a leader in the towage and maritime industry.
..added.
Not only is this project in keeping with our own values, we also aim to give added momentum to the transition to sustainable harbor towage as the benefits that both electric and methanol-driven vessels deliver will be there for all to see.
…Arnout Damen, CEO of Damen Shipyards Group, commented.
