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Sanmar delivers Svitzer’s first fully electric emissions-free tug

Elizabeth BakerBy Elizabeth BakerJuly 3, 20252 Mins Read
Svitzer's ElectRA tugboat sails through the water.
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Tugboat operator Svitzer has taken delivery of its first fully electric tug at a ceremony held at Sanmar’s Altinova Shipyard in Turkey.

Sanmar ElectRA 2500 SX

The Sanmar ElectRA 2500 SX is based on a design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd. The tug has an overall length of 25.4m, with a 12.86m beam and 5.40m draft. It has a battery capacity of 1,808kWh, FiFi 1 fire-fighting capability and can achieve a bollard pull of 70 tons.

ElectRA Series tugs are the first in a new generation of eco-friendly tugs from Sanmar and are available in a range of sizes (19-28m) and power outputs (40-85T BP). They are the result of Sanmar’s ongoing collaboration with Robert Allan Ltd and Corvus Energy to build low- and no-emission tugs using alternative fuels and technological advances.

Ceremonial delivery

Speaking at the event, İpek Gürün, corporate strategy director of Sanmar, said, “Our partnership with Svitzer dates back almost two decades. With the delivery of the new e-tug, we proudly mark the 30th tugboat we have built for Svitzer. This is more than a number – it is a testament to a long-standing relationship built on trust, transparency and a shared commitment to innovation. Today, we are not only celebrating the delivery of a new tugboat; we are also honoring the strength of our collaboration and reaffirming our shared goals for the future of sustainable maritime solutions.”

“This vessel combines advanced electric propulsion, a simplified operational setup and impressive performance – all while significantly reducing environmental impact. Ease of use and crew safety have been core considerations throughout the design and build process.”

Kasper Karlsen, group chief operating officer of Svitzer, commented, “At Svitzer, we are focused on reducing our carbon footprint and thereby supporting the decarbonization of the maritime industry. We believe that electric tugs are key to achieving our ambition of net zero. With this new tug, we are taking real steps toward electrifying our fleet.”

Related news: Read about Sanmar signing a contract with Svitzer to build a fully electric tug to provide services between Denmark and Sweden

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