First Electric Ship-Assist Tug In The US Gets Ready For Harbor Service

26 Jan 2024 | Abstracted from New Atlas

"Designed by Crowley engineers and constructed by Master Boat Builders at its Alabama shipyard, the four-berth, ABS Class eWolf...features bow and stern electric winches...The lack of exhaust stacks gives the pilot 360-degree, obstruction-free views around the vessel...build specifications show a 6.2-MWh modular battery system onboard...tug does also sport two small diesel generators for emergency use...the vessel has been designed to provide two ship-assist jobs in [San Diego] harbor per charge"

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