Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to CMB.TECH and Damen for a hydrogen solution to be implemented on four new Damen ASD tugs.
According to LR, these dual-fuel hydrogen ASD Tugs 2812 FF-H2 are designed with an 80-tonnes bollard pull and meet strict IMO Tier III and EU Stage V standards. Equipped with four high-speed dual fuel hydrogen engines, they aim to minimize NOx and CO2 emissions.
The vessels incorporate modular storage systems for compressed hydrogen, allowing safe storage below deck, with each tug capable of carrying up to 16 hydrogen bottles, storing a total of 736kg of pressurized hydrogen at 350 bar.
We are delighted once again to be working with CMB.TECH. Our two family-owned companies share the same long-term view and commitment to the maritime energy transition. We’re looking forward to continuing our collaboration and developing the next steps to make our ports – and our world – a greener place.
… said Vincent Maes – Damen Area Sales Manager Benelux
Although primarily reliant on hydrogen, these tugs have the flexibility to switch to traditional fuel if hydrogen is unavailable and can operate solely on traditional fuel if necessary. They are outfitted with a total of 160m3 fuel holds to support this flexibility.
This contract marks another very important step in the development of our hydrogen-powered vessel portfolio. ASD tugs are ideal assets to start the decarbonisation of port operations. With our hydrogen tugs, every port in the world will now be able to lower its carbon emissions and create demand for green hydrogen production.
… commented Alexander Saverys – CEO of CMB.TECH
This initiative builds upon the collaboration between Damen and CMB.TECH, who previously worked together on the development of the Elevation Series, a series of Commissioning Service Operations Vessels (CSOV) powered by dual fuel hydrogen generator sets. Damen is constructing these vessels for CMB.TECH’s subsidiary Windcat.
Lloyd’s Register congratulates Damen and CMB.TECH for the successful realisation of this innovative design and will continue to provide classification and advisory services that help to drive forward the maritime energy transition.
… stated Andy McKeran – Lloyd’s Register Chief Commercial Officer
The collaboration and AiP was marked with a ceremony on 23rd May at Albwardy Damen in Sharjah at the 27th International Tug & Salvage (ITS) Convention in Dubai.
