First LNG-fuelled Canadian tug delivered

• A pioneer in electric tug construction
• LNG Canada receives second all-electric tug
• First ElectRA battery-powered tug arrives in Canada
• World’s first ElectRA battery-powered tug delivered
• Powerful green tug fleet for LNG Canada takes shape at Sanmar

These LNG-powered tugs will undertake long-distance escort missions solely using LNG, significantly reducing emissions, especially CO2, compared to even Tier III standards.

“That a tug this powerful comes with such impressive green credentials is a fine example of how technological advances and innovation can pave the way to a sustainable and environmentally friendly future for our industry,” said Sanmar Shipyards chairman Ali Gurun.

HaiSea Marine is a joint venture majority owned by the Haisla Nation in partnership with Seaspan ULC that will provide tug harbour and escort services at the Kitimat export terminal.

Sanmar Shipyards has already delivered three all-electric harbour tugs to assist manoeuvring and docking gas carriers at the export hub.

Sanmar Shipyards built HaiSea Brave to the same Robert Allan Ltd ElectRA 2800 SX design as its first two battery-powered tugboats, HaiSea Wamis and HaiSea Wee’Git, delivered earlier this year and now in Vancouver.

These 28-m tugs were built to ABS class with a beam of 13 m, a draught of 6 m, a top speed of 12 knots and 68 tonnes of bollard pull.

LNG Canada intends to export 18M tonnes of LNG annually from the first phase of the Kitimat project.

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