By strict energy control and environmental protection standard, means of transport driven by new energy has emerged. Absolutely, marine electric ships are incorporated into the research and development task. In those days, New Zealand’s Ports of Auckland signed acontract with the Damen Shipyards Group for the delivery of an innovative new vessel. The RSD-E Tug 2513 will be the first fully-electric ship-handling tug in the world.

This vessel boasts extreme green credentials, being fuel-efficient and IMO Tier III ready. New Zealand is home to dense forests and abundant water resource. It generates 80% of electricity by hydropower. When knew Damen was building hybrid tugs, Ports of Auckland entered into a partnership with it right away.

There are two key questions: battery and security. The tug has high level of redundancy in its power systems. The electrical system has built-in redundancy, with the batteries arranged in strings; if one battery in a string fails, the others simply carry on the work.To ensure absolute safety – of utmost importance in shipping – the tug also has two 1000kW generator sets.

We develop fully electronic tug by utilizing the high-technology, marking the reform of the maritime industry.