SAFEEN Group trials Middle East's first electric tug, Damen RSD-E Tug 2513, at Khalifa Port, featuring a 70-ton bollard pull and zero emissions.

SAFEEN Group, part of AD Ports Group, is trialling the first electric tug in the Middle East, deploying the Damen RSD-E Tug 2513 at Khalifa Port. This all-electric harbor tug features a 70-ton bollard pull, zero emissions, operational efficiency, and lower maintenance costs compared to diesel-powered counterparts. Initially, the tug will be operated via generators that comply with the latest emission IMO tier 3 regulations.

May 21, 2024
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