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 Damen RSD-E Tug 2513, which is designed for normal port operations, is scheduled for delivery in 2021. The move forms part of Ports of Auckland's plan to eventually reduce its emissions to zero.