Sanmar Shipyards has successfully completed sea trials for its 14th fully electric tugboat, considered to mark a significant achievement in the company’s 50th-anniversary year.
This latest vessel, an ElectRA 2500SX design, is said to reinforce Sanmar’s market position in the transition toward a sustainable, emissions-free towage industry. The ElectRA Series was created through an exclusive partnership with Canadian naval architect Robert Allan Ltd. This collaboration introduces a new way of managing harbour operations by focusing on sustainable technology and modern design. By using advanced battery technology from Corvus Energy, these vessels provide high-performance towing capabilities with zero environmental impact at the point of use.
The 14th vessel, named Dinamo IV, demonstrated high performance during its recent trials. It measures 25.40m in length with a breadth of 12.86m and a maximum draught of 5.40m. Engineered for heavy-duty performance with a low environmental footprint, the vessel is equipped with a 1,808 kWh battery capacity. This power configuration allows the tug to achieve a bollard pull of 70t and reach a speed of 12.5 knots.
Since the series was unveiled in 2021, ElectRA tugs have been deployed across Europe, North America, and Latin America, frequently operating in ecologically sensitive waters. Current international operators include HaiSea Marine, SAAM Towage, Svitzer, Buksér og Berging and BOTAŞ.
Rüçhan Çıvgın, Commercial Director, Sanmar Shipyards, said: “We took a strategic decision to be at the forefront of this change and are working collaboratively to achieve a sustainable future. Right from the start, we knew these green credentials had to be achieved without any loss of power or performance. A great deal of effort has gone into ensuring that they match and, in many cases, outperform their conventional counterparts.”
With 14 vessels now completed and a 15th under construction, Sanmar says it remains dedicated to meeting the maritime industry’s increasing demand for eco-friendly propulsion systems and innovative technological advances.
Image: Electra 2500SX tug (source: Sanmar Shipyards)
