(offshore-energy.biz) Chile’s state-owned company Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (Enap) and harbor towage services provider SAAM have launched Latin America’s first electric tug at Sanmar shipyard in Tuzla Bay, Turkey.
The vessel with electric propulsion that does not emit greenhouse gases (GHG) and reduces environmental and underwater noise will operate in Puerto Chacabuco, Aysén region, in Chile, providing berthing and unberthing services under the agreement signed between Enap and SAAM in January 2024.
Designed by Robert Allan and built at the Sanmar shipyard, the tug is 25 meters long and 13 meters wide (beam), with a maximum bollard pull of over 70 metric tons.
Following the first launch stage, the tug will undergo sea trials during which its static behavior and operating performance will be inspected and verified.
The tug will be engaged in sea trials until just before setting out for Chile. Its arrival in Chile is scheduled for the first half of 2025.
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