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COLUMN | First, the good news [Tug Times]

It was heartening to read a recent report about British Columbia’s first all-female tug crew, who are also believed to be the first in the history of SAAM Towage. Captain Hailey McIntyre and deckhand Ocean Rutherford sailed the tug Apache from Prince Rupert to Stewart, near the Alaskan border – a...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/tug-and-salvage-world/harbour-tugs-and-operation/column-first-the-good-news-tug-times/

Chile makes history with first electric tug in Latin America

Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (ENAP), a company engaged in the exploration, production and marketing of hydrocarbon products and their derivatives and SAAM, through its tugboat division SAAM Towage, have inked a service deal that will make Chile the first country in Latin America with an electric, and therefore emission-free, maritime tugboat.

The new tugboat is anticipated to start operations in Chile within the next 18 months.

“ENAP’s access to this service, which is unprecedented in Latin...

https://container-news.com/chile-makes-history-with-first-electric-tug-in-latin-america/

Sanmar electric tug duo is on the way to join SAAM Towage’s Vancouver fleet

The two all-electric tugs ordered from Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyard by SAAM Towage in October 2022 (see earlier story) are now on their way to Vancouver, B.C.

Following successful completion of sea trials, they were loaded on the cargo ship BBC Emerald earlier this month in a maneuver requiring two 400-ton cranes. Because of Panama Canal draft restrictions, BBC Emerald is making the voyage to Vancouver via the Magellan Strait, taking around 60 days.

Built as the Dynamo and Dynamo II, they will become...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/sanmar-electric-tug-duo-is-on-the-way-to-join-saam-towages-vancouver-fleet/

SAAM Towage’s first electric tugs en route to Vancouver

In a significant step toward eco-friendly maritime practices, the first electric tugs for SAAM Towage’s fleet are set to embark on their journey from the Port of Tuzla in Türkiye to Vancouver in Canada.

Having completed their final seaworthiness trials, these cutting-edge vessels are scheduled to board the cargo ship BBC Emerald, a delicate operation necessitating the use of two 400-ton cranes.

This milestone follows a collaborative agreement between SAAM Towage, Teck, and Neptune. Opting for...

https://container-news.com/saam-towages-first-electric-tugs-en-route-to-vancouver/

Saam finalises purchase of 21 tugs from Brazilian operator

Saam Towage has concluded the purchase of 21 tugs from Brazilian company Starnav The acquires vessels include 19 tugs currently in operation and two additional vessels in ..

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SAAM Towage inks deal for its first electric tugboats

SAAM Towage, division of SAAM Group, signed an agreement on 13 October with Teck & Neptune Terminals to deploy the first two electric tugs in its fleet.

It is envisaged that these new units will reduce 2,400 tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHG) each year. The ElectRA 2300SX tugs have been designed by Vancouver-based Robert Allan and will be built at Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey.

“With an overall length of 23 meters and a 70 tons Bollard Pull performance, the tugs will be highly capable of delivering...

https://container-news.com/saam-towage-inks-deal-for-its-first-electric-tugboats/

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