Damen Shipyards Group has handed over ART 80-32 Hybrid Rotortug RT Emotion to owner Elisabeth Ltd to start its operations for Kotug’s European harbour towage division in Bremerhaven.
On 16 April, the RT Emotion sailed from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven on one electric motor in full hybrid mode. The delivery follows after sister tug RT Evolution commenced its operations in the Port of Rotterdam in December. Including the first hybrid RotorTug RT Adriaan, Kotug now operates three hybrid RotorTugs.
E-Kotug
The green results of the E-Kotug series are fifty per cent reduction of harmful emissions, significant noise reduction, cleaner combustion and substantial maintenance savings thanks to improved fuel economy. The RotorTug’s hybrid capacity is generated by three electric motors, complemented by a battery pack and managed by an intelligent XeroPoint Hybrid Propulsion System.
ART80-32 RotorTug
Both 32- metre hybrid next-generation ART80-32 RotorTugs are new Damen-built tugs and designed by an alliance of Rotortug BV in the Netherlands and Robert Allan Ltd in Canada. The numbers 80 and 32 respectively stand for the bollard pulling force and the length of the tug.
The optimised hull shape of the ART80-32 generation RotorTug allows ahead and astern speeds of well over 13 knots. In terms of bollard pull, 84 tonnes over the stern and 82 tonnes over the bow is achieved. The advanced design concept benefits from improved versatility, flexibility, and the ability to respond very quickly to changes in maneuvering requirements.
Zero LTI
Through a process of ongoing development, Kotug, RotorTug and Damen continue to make major contributions to achieve the "zero LTI" status. Combining extensive knowledge and experience, all parties strive to provide the best tug for the job.
