TugTechnology Delegates Visit Hydrotug 1 and Methatug
19 may 2025
Before the official opening of the TugTechnology Conference in Antwerp, ABC welcomed delegates to a pre-event featuring an exclusive look at two pioneering vessels operating in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges: the Hydrotug 1 and the Methatug.
These visits highlighted ABC’s leadership in clean, dual-fuel engine solutions for real-world tugboat operations:
- Hydrotug 1 is the world’s first hydrogen-powered newbuild tugboat, equipped with two 2 MW BeHydro V12 dual-fuel medium-speed engines. It demonstrates how ports can significantly reduce emissions without sacrificing power or reliability.
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- Methatug is the world’s first methanol-powered tugboat. Two converted 8DZ engines show the practicality of methanol as a scalable, low-emission fuel for port applications.
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Both vessels are operated by the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and represent a major step forward in sustainable maritime innovation.
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