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DAMEN, MTU and Svitzer will launch the world's first RSD CNG tug in
2016
June 25, 2014 + + +
Three leading companies have teamed up to bring the first
ever Reverse Stern Drive (RSD) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tug to the
market. Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands, MTU Friedrichshafen and
Denmark’s SVITZER have embarked on the pioneering project with the
official launch of the new eco-friendly tug planned for 2016. The new RSD
CNG tug combines high power with lower fuel costs and a substantial
reduction in emissions.
Martijn Smit, Damen Sales Manager Europe,
says: “Damen is proud to be building the prototype. With the MTU 4000
engine, this vessel is excellent for ship handling, with very quick
acceleration. Manoeuvrability is combined with the vessel being green,
clean and efficient.”
The new 16-cylinder
pure gas engine being developed by MTU is based on its proven workboat
Series 4000 M63 diesel engine. It will be complemented with a multipoint
gas injection system, a dynamic engine control and an optimised safety
concept. “We are developing our new gas Series in order to meet the
extreme load profile of the tugboat. The acceleration will be comparable
to the level of our diesel engines. Due to the clean combustion concept,
compliance with IMO Tier 3 emission legislation will be ensured without
the need of additional exhaust gas after treatment. The 2,000 kW MTU gas
engine is characterised by high power density combined with low fuel
consumption,” says Dr Ulrich Dohle, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG.
Commenting on the reasons why SVITZER has decided to invest in such a
unique vessel, CTO, Kristian Brauner, says: “As a major harbour towage
operator an important consideration is also that this tug will realise a
considerable reduction in fuel costs and obviously fuel is a major cost
concern for all operators. And crucially, as a market leader it is
important for us to stay innovative with regards to performing safe and
eco-friendly operations and to reduce emissions. Through the years we have
already developed one version of the ECOtug and with this in mind, the
choice to develop the new CNG tug is a natural step towards remaining an
eco-conscious towage company.”
Source: Damen Shipyards - www.damen.com
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