First electric tugboat in Middle East sets new standards in performance
SAFEEN Group, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, in collaboration with DAMEN Shipyards Group, has announced that it has achieved a Guinness World Records™️ title for Most Powerful Electric tugboat.
The record was set by measuring the tug’s high peak value strength by bollard pull, demonstrating unprecedented performance for an all-electric vessel.
With an average high peak pull of 78.2 tonnes, this achievement marks a global milestone and underscores the exceptional capabilities and performance of Bu Tinah, SAFEEN Group’s innovative electric tug built by Damen Shipyards Group. The Guinness World Record™️ was accomplished at Khalifa Port, AD Ports Group’s flagship facility and was fittingly announced during the recently concluded ADIPEC 2024.
Reducing carbon footprint
Designed with sustainability at its core, the innovative all-electric harbour tug vessel tug, the first of its kind in the Middle East, contributes to reducing the carbon footprint of marine activities thanks to its zero emissions from “Tank to Propeller” and offers a cost-effective alternative to diesel powered vessels due to lower maintenance expenditure.
“This Guinness World Record™️ achievement demonstrates that the transition to alternative energy does not come at the cost of performance. This vessel is now a key component of our Marine Services fleet and our electrification strategy,” remarked Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, CEO, Maritime & Shipping Cluster, AD Ports Group.
“This collaboration aligns perfectly with our shared vision for the future of maritime innovation,” commented Arnout Damen, CEO, Damen Shipyards Group.
