Written by
Nick Blenkey
HydroTug 1 is powered by BeHydro hydrogen twin fueled engines. [Photo: Port of Antwerp Bruges]
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges and CMB.TECH in the present day introduced that Hydrotug 1, the world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat, is able to begin operations within the Antwerp port space. Whereas quite a lot of consideration has been paid to hydrogen gas cell powered vessels, the Hydrotug 1 is the primary tugboat to be powered by combustion engines that burn hydrogen together with conventional gas.
It’s the first vessel that makes use of the BeHydro V12 twin gas medium pace engines – every rated at 2 MW – with the newest EU Stage V emissions aftertreatment.
The Hydrotug 1 can retailer 415 kilograms of compressed hydrogen in 54 particular person Sort 3 cylinders put in in six stillages on deck
The vessel is designed to remove the emission equal of 350 automobiles per yr.
“Hydrogen is likely one of the keys to an financial system and society with minimal local weather affect. As such, it is likely one of the uncooked supplies, power sources and fuels of the longer term,” mentioned Port of Antwerp-Bruges CEO Jacques Vandermeiren. “The Port of Antwerp-Bruges needs to totally exploit its potential and is dedicated to being an lively pioneer within the hydrogen financial system on a European scale. With the Hydrotug 1, the world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat, we need to be a supply of inspiration in addition to an instance for different ports.”
Alexander Saverys, whose many hats embrace that of CEO at CMB.TECH,mentioned: “The Hydrotug 1 is the world’s largest hydrogen-powered vessel and it’s ‘made in Europe!’ We’re delighted and grateful to have the Port of Antwerp-Bruges as our associate. Port of Antwerp-Bruges shares the identical dedication as CMB.TECH to decarbonizing transport and showcasing expertise that may be scaled. The Hydrotug 1 is one other large step in the direction of zero-carbon transport and proves that there’s a vibrant power transition trade in Antwerp, Belgium and Europe.”
HydroTug 1 specs:
- Dimensions: Beam: 12.5 m, Size general: 30 m, molded depth: 5 m, depth of the propellers: 5.9m
- Whole of 415 kg of compressed hydrogen saved in 54 x particular person Sort 3 cylinders put in in 6 x stillages on deck
- 2 x 2MW V12 twin gas BeHydro engines with EU Stage V compliant after therapy (SCR and particulate filter)
- 65 ton bollard pull
- Classification by Lloyd’s Register
- Double hull
- Volvo Penta D8 MG Stage V for auxiliaries
