Ports of Auckland (New Zealand) has signed a contract with Dutch company Damen Shipyards to buy the world’s first full-size, fully electric port tug. Ports of Auckland has agreed a deal with Damen Shipyards to acquire the world ’s first fully - electric port tug . The new Type - E Tug ##boat , which is designed for normal port operations , is scheduled for delivery in 2021 . The move forms part of Port of Auckland 's plan to eventually reduce its emissions to zero .
Ports of Auckland has agreed a deal with Damen Shipyards to acquire the world ’s first fully - electric port tug . The new Type - E Tug ##boat , which is designed for normal port operations , is scheduled for delivery in 2021 . The move forms part of Port of Auckland 's plan to eventually reduce its emissions to zero .