Hydrotug

CMB.TECH is leading the way in the transition to ships powered by environmentally friendly fuels, and the Hydrotug is a prime example of this. It's the world's first tugboat to be powered by combustion engines that burn hydrogen in combination with traditional fuel.

The Hydrotug is an enabler for large hydrogen infrastructure in port areas, as was showcased by the construction of the hydrogen refuelling station next to the port of Antwerp. This project is just one of the ways in which CMB.TECH confirms its international pioneering role in the transition to eco-friendly fuel sources.

The world's first tugboat to be powered with the dual fuel technology

Tugboats typically use medium speed diesel engines, which are suitable for dual fuel technology. The components are already proven in other industries, resulting in a low-risk solution for tugboat owners and operators. The hydrogen dual-fuel tug is a great new opportunity for businesses, services, and industry to reduce their emissions.

Tugboats use medium speed diesel engines which can be converted easily into a dual-fuel (hydrogen – diesel) powered vessel. The components are already proven in other industries, resulting in a low-risk solution to tugboat owners and operators.

The Hydrotug will be launched at the end of 2022 and will be used by Antwerp Port Authority for its daily operations.

The Hydrotug will feature:

Type III hydrogen storage cylinders
54 individual cylinders
Total of 405.5 kg of hydrogen
Two MW V12 dual-fuel BeHydro engines
Stage V SCR and particulate filter

Further features complete the innovate vessel:

65 ton bollard pull
Tractor tug
Classification alongside Lloyd's Register
Brusselle electric winch
Double hull
Volvo Penta IMO tier 3 (SCR) auxiliaries
Three person manning
Max. 499 GT