Sanmar has signed a contract with major towage and marine services provider Svitzer to build a fully electric tug. This vessel will be deployed in Scandinavia to provide services between Denmark and Sweden.
The Denmark-headquartered global operator has ordered a new ASD, 1,818 kWh, 70-ton bollard pull tugboat based on the exclusive-to-Sanmar ElectRA 2500-SX design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd.
Measuring 25.4m in length overall (LOA), with a 5.6m draft and 12.86m beam, the tug will operate safely and efficiently on electrical power alone. For additional flexibility, it will also be equipped with two generators for backup, extended endurance, and firefighting operations.
The tug will be constructed at Sanmar’s purpose-built, environmentally friendly shipyards in the heart of the Turkish maritime sector. It is scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2025. The vessel will contribute to achieving Svitzer’s ambitious decarbonisation targets, benefiting its customers and communities.
