‘Most Powerful Electric Tugboat’ accolade awarded to SAFEEN Group’s Damen-built ‘Bu Tinah’.
The Guinness World RecordTM was set by measuring the bollard pull of Damen RSD-E Tug 2513 'Bu Tinah'. With an average high peak pull of 78.2 tonnes, ‘Bu Tinah’ demonstrated performance unprecedented for a fully electric tug.
The vessel, which Damen delivered to SAFEEN Group earlier this year, is the first fully electric tug to operate in the Middle East. The record-breaking performance took place at Khalifa Port, AD Ports Group’s flagship facility and announced during ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy event. The RSD-E Tug 2513 is designed with a keen focus on sustainability. Offering zero emissions from tank to wake, the vessel is playing a significant role in reducing emissions.
CEO – Maritime & Shipping Cluster, AD Ports Group, Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, said, “This Guinness World Record™️ achievement demonstrates that the transition to alternative energy does not come at the cost of performance.
“We are very proud that the first electric tug in the Middle East is also making waves on a global level with this accolade and the fact that in parallel it is improving the sustainability of our operations alongside cost efficiencies in terms of overall fuel saving is extremely important. This vessel is now a key component of our Marine Services fleet and our electrification strategy.”
To support SAFEEN Group’s purchase of the vessel, Damen Financial Services (DFS) provided a lease agreement. This DFS service is designed to facilitate wider access to efficient, environmentally conscious solutions.
