Hybrid E-KOTUG launch

The assigning of the E-KOTUG was carried out by the Vice Mayor for Sustainability of the City of Rotterdam, Mrs Alexandra van Huffelen.

Working together with Canadian company AKA, supplier of the Xeropoint Hybrid Propulsion System, KOTUG developed an advanced eco-friendly tugboat. One of the newest Rotor Tugs, the RT Adriaan was retrofitted with the system. The system will control the electric motors, diesel engines, generators and powerful energy dense lithium polymer batteries.

Mrs van Huffelen said: “I am incredibly proud that Rotterdam entrepreneurs like Mr. Ard-Jan Kooren together with us, are willing to pick up the challenge, to transform Rotterdam into a clean, green and healthy city. With the E-KOTUG RT Adriaan, Rotterdam is the proud owner of the first hybrid tugboat in Europe. I therefore congratulate all KOTUG staff very much with this great milestone.”

After its conversion in February 2012, RT Adriaan is the best solution for reducing harbour emissions and at the same time providing economic advantages.

Its green benefits include a 50% decrease in harmful emissions, noise reduction, improved fuel economy and maintenance savings.