Wed 11 Mar 2015 10:43

Multraship to cut fuel costs by 'up to 30%' with hybrid tug


Vessel features diesel-direct, diesel-electric and battery-powered propulsion systems.

Towage and salvage specialist Multraship has welcomed Multratug 28 [pictured] - an energy-efficient hybrid Damen ASD 2810-type tug - into its fleet.

Damen's ASD 2810 hybrid is a new design that features diesel-direct, diesel-electric and battery-powered propulsion systems. Multratug 28 is the second of its class to be built.

"This hybrid configuration will enable Multraship to lower fuel costs by up to 30 percent and emissions by up to 60 percent," Multraship said in a statement.

Multraship managing director Leendert Muller commented: "This new tug will provide clean and energy-efficient harbour towage in the Zeeland Seaports and Antwerp areas. It will also be on standby for fire- or explosion-related emergencies in the western and central part of the River Scheldt and for offshore services. As a traditional family-owned towage and salvage company we are very proud to be one of the world leaders in the deployment of hybrid tugs which set new benchmarks for environmentally friendly operation."
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