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TUGTECHNOLOGY ’23 brings new technology within reach
Tug owners, designers and builders will gain insight into how new technology can be developed, tested and made available to tackle safety, decarbonisation and automation challenges
Insight into how the tug industry can improve port operations and towage while reducing emissions will be presented at TUGTECHNOLOGY ‘23.
Throughout the two-day conference, held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with platinum sponsor Caterpillar on 22-23 May, industry experts will present the latest technologies and how to overcome barriers to its adoption.
The technical papers presented will present new thinking on the critical factors that drive the cost of new tug technology, including research and development, design and manufacturing, in-service experience and the potential benefits of economies of scale and standardisation.
There will be a thorough assessment of the advantages of new technology, including increased efficiency, lower emissions and improved safety outcomes.
Berg Propulsion managing director for the western hemisphere Jonas Nyberg will describe how propulsion on next-generation tugs could be configured to benefit from the latest technologies. He will outline cost-effective options for the near term and for newbuilds.
Kongsberg Maritime senior vice president for business development Oskar Levander will present ways to find a balance between total lifecycle costs and emissions savings.
He will review tug technologies for improved efficiency and lower emissions, compare emerging tug concepts and consider investments that will provide the greatest emissions reductions.
Avikus senior researcher and product manager Wonchul Yoo will explain how new technology is redefining tug navigation to improve safety and efficiency. He will consider the differences between autonomous and remotely controlled navigation and the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms in supporting crew decisions. The benefits of applying autonomous navigation and the current status of available solutions will also be examined.
DMT Marine Equipment chief executive Piet ter Schure will get to grips with new deck gear, including the latest trends in winches and cranes for new tugs.
He will explain how deck gear can be tailored to meet owners’ evolving requirements and how winches need to be developed to deliver the higher bollard pull required to handle the next generation of container ships.
Damen Shipyards product portfolio manager for sustainable tugs Jean-Pierre Stevens will examine potential solutions for newbuild tugs with hybrid and electric propulsion.
He will provide operational insights and updates on the first Damen RSD-E Tug 2513 Sparky, providing towage to ships in the Port of Auckland, New Zealand.
Mr Stevens will also discuss the design requirements, technical specifications, warranty issues, lessons learned and market expectations in his presentation.
Schottel director for product management and business intelligence Jan Glas will present transformative propulsion solutions including designs for future azimuth thrusters, holistic evaluation of fuel oil consumption and layouts for more sustainable operations.
The conference is supported by an exhibition of almost 50 innovators and solutions providers, social and networking events and opportunities, the industry gala dinner and ITS Awards.
Join in the debate and meet innovative tug owners at Riviera Maritime Media’s TUGTECHNOLOGY ’23 21-23 May 2023 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Use this link for further information and to purchase your tickets. Hurry just a few weeks left
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