Port of Antwerp-Bruges Launches Volta 1, Europe’s First Fully Electric Tugboat

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has officially launched Volta 1, Europe’s first fully electric tugboat, in a major step toward its goal of achieving climate-neutral operations by 2050. Developed with Damen Shipyards, the new tug joins a growing fleet of alternative-fuel vessels including the Hydrotug (hydrogen-powered) and Methatug (methanol-powered), reinforcing the port’s commitment to greener maritime

Hydrogen dual-fuel straddle carrier unveiled in Antwerp

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges, one of Europe’s largest ports, now features what is said to be the world’s first hydrogen dual-fuel straddle carrier. Launched by Antwerp Terminal Services (ATS), a joint venture between MSC PSA Europe Terminal (MPET) and PSA Antwerp, the machine uses the engine developed by Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB)’s clean technology division

Plug Power wins contract to build a green hydrogen plant at European port

Plug Power Inc was awarded a contract to build green hydrogen generation plant at Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Europe. The company, a provider of hydrogen solutions, signed a 30-year concession agreement to commission this plant by 2025. As per the agreement, the company plans to erect a 100-megawatt green hydrogen plant, using its own electrolyzer

Hydrotug will be world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat

“Hydrotug,” developed by a division of the Belgian shipping company Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB.TECH) is expected to be operational from 2023 onwards. The tugboat will have width of 12 metres and length of 30 metres. It can store 415 kilograms of compressed hydrogen, eliminating emissions equivalent to 350 cars. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges will be