Turkish firm Sanmar builds electric tugboat for Svitzer, advancing Scandinavia's maritime decarbonization efforts.

Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar has contracted with Svitzer to build a fully electric tugboat for operations in Scandinavia, aiding Svitzer's goal to decarbonize by 2030. The tugboat, based on Sanmar's ElectRA 2500-SX design, features a 1818 kWh battery and 70-ton bollard pull, operating solely on electricity with backup generators. Built in Turkey, it's set for delivery mid-2025, marking a step towards more sustainable maritime services.

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