The Port of Antwerp in Belgium has ordered construction of a tug powered by hydrogen, understood to be the first in the world.
The “Hydrotug” is driven by combustion engines that burn hydrogen in combination with diesel. The motors also comply with the very strictest standard, the EU Stage V, making them among the lowest-rated on the market for emissions.
This ultra-low-emission tug is being built by Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), a pioneer in the field of hydrogen power for shipping.
Europe’s second largest port, Antwerp says it is making an important step in the transition to a sustainable, CO2-neutral port and aims to make its entire fleet eco-friendly.
