Tug

Safe, reliable and cost efficient operations are crucial for tugs, as is the need to comply with global and local environmental regulations. Our hybrid and fully electric solutions are designed with built in redundancy for enhanced reliability of operations, and can easily integrate alternative energy sources that allow you to comply with current and future environmental regulations. More importantly, hybrid or fully electrical operations reduces fuel consumption and maintenance costs.

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Highlights

Press release

First all-electric harbor tug in United States is powered by ABB propulsion

A new chapter in vessel electrification begins as all-electric, battery-powered eWolf was christened this week at the Port of San Diego.

Press release

ABB to power Japan’s first electric tugboat for efficient and sustainable operations

The newbuild tug will feature ABB’s award-winning power system platform Onboard DC Grid™, which enables simple, flexible and functional integration of energy sources and loads. The vessel supports net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission goals without compromising performance.

Whitepaper

The ABB ETB - Operational theory of electric and hybrid tugs compared to traditional diesel mechanical designs

This paper aims to identify and discuss the operational, maintenance and emission (CO2) savings between electric and hybrid tugs and a diesel mechanical tug.

Generations: Business insight

Like minds sparkle on San Diego Bay – at the forefront of tug electrification

With delivery of the first all-electric U.S. tugboat – Crowley’s eWolf – in 2023, the Port of San Diego will realize their vision of a zero-emission workboat, ensuring cleaner air from day one of operations, and taking an important step toward a sustainable future for port residents.

Press release

ABB to power first fully electric U.S. tugboat for maximum efficiency and zero-emission operations

ABB will deliver an integrated electric propulsion system and advanced vessel control technology for Crowley’s pioneering eWolf tug, built for sustainable and safe operations at the Port of San Diego.

Press release

ABB and Keppel O&M reach key autonomy milestone with remote vessel operation trial in Port of Singapore

ABB, together with Singaporean shipyard Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), has successfully carried out South Asia’s first remote joystick control of a tugboat in the busy Port of Singapore.

Generations: Business insight

The digital journey to autonomy: taking smarter steps

Leading maritime industry voices taking part in ABB Marine & Ports roundtable confirm that insight gained from experience is allowing the industry to take increasingly smarter steps along the way to autonomy, aided by rapidly evolving digital technologies.

Web story

Futureproof tugboat: efficient, sustainable and automated

Tug owners are cutting emissions and increasing automation. Subject to technology choices, ‘greener’ tugs are a global phenomenon today, while the autonomous tugs of tomorrow are starting to emerge.

Press release

ABB to power South Asia’s first LNG hybrid tug for efficient and sustainable operations

Extensive ABB electric propulsion and power distribution package for Sembcorp Marine opens new era for higher efficiency and lower emission tug operations in Singapore and beyond

Watch: Energy storage for tugs

Press release

ABB launches Onboard Microgrid to help smaller vessels optimize fuel efficiency

ABB releases compact size DC-based power distribution system to offer hybrid power efficiencies to smaller vessels

Digital

ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision

ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision is a situational awareness solution that makes vessel operations safer and more efficient. The solution offer multiple real-time visualizations of a vessel’s surroundings presenting the ship and its environment in ways beyond the capabilities of the human eye.