First electric tug launched in South America

Saam ElectRA 2500SX

The first electric tug in South America has been launched by SAAM Towage for operations with the Chilean Oil Company ENAP.

Vessel builder Sanmar Shipyards says it is also working with partners to design and build tugs that use other kinds of alternative fuels.

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