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Emar invests in tugboat fleet, digitalisation
A Dutch owner of tugs and offshore support vessels is expanding its fleet and adopting artificial intelligence applications in 2026
Emar Offshore Services is investing in its fleet of tugboats and in digitalisation technology in 2026 to enhance its operations and raise its ship-handling capabilities.
The Netherlands-headquartered owner is working with a Dutch start-up to use artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise data processing and logistics.
Wave AI Solutions will help it to enhance its purchasing and logistics workflows, for both incoming and outgoing goods, destined for its vessels operating in West Africa.
Emar will also work with Wave AI to build a central digital knowledge hub where maritime legislation, crewing data, technical documentation, and other key information streams will be stored.
“This will serve as a single, reliable point of information across our organisation,” said Emar. “Step by step, we are shaping a future-ready, data-driven, and more efficient company, while contributing to the growth of new local technical talent.”
Emar is awaiting the arrival of a new azimuth stern drive (ASD) tugboat in July 2026 after its construction by Damen Shipyards, adding to its fleet of eight towing tugs.
In a social media post in early January 2026, Emar said construction of E-Ten by Damen Son Cam Shipyard in Vietnam to Damen’s ASD Tug 2813 is “in full force”, and the 28-m vessel will be available for “long- or short-term projects and worldwide towage in Q3 2026.”
E-Ten will have 83 tonnes of bollard pull ahead and 80 astern, a beam of 13 m, a FiFi1 fire-fighting system, bilge and fuel management and dedicated tanks for fresh water, lubricants, foam, and dirty oil.
The 28th International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, in association with Caterpillar, 19-21 May 2026. Use this link for more details of this industry event and the associated social and networking opportunities.
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