Europe's first hybrid tug 'RT Adriaan' has begun operations in the Port of Rotterdam for Dutch towage operator Kotug, having been retrofitted with a XeroPoint Hybrid Propulsion System from AKA Canada.
The conversion into a hybrid RotorTug was completed as of March 6, after which 'RT Adriaan' rejoined the Kotug fleet as an E-Kotug, where it is currently undergoing work to optimise its hybrid modes. E-Kotug RT Adriaan will officially be launched in April or May.
During the conversion of its patented, certified hybrid RotorTug, Kotug was encouraged and inspired by the hybrid tug of Foss Maritime California. In partnership with AKA Canada, supplier of the Xeropoint Hybrid Propulsion System, an extremely environmentally friendly, fuel-saving tug was developed.
'RT Adriaan' was retrofitted with the RotorTug system, ensures that the electric and diesel engines, generators and environmentally-friendly batteries will be controlled.
