Introducing Europe’s First Hybrid Tugboat – The “e-KOTUG”

Introducing Europe’s First Hybrid Tugboat – The “e-KOTUG”

Aspin Kemp & Associates (AKA) and KOTUG International are pleased to announce the launch of RT Adriaan – Europe’s first hybrid tugboat. In early March, RT Adriaan re-entered operation in the Port of Rotterdam as an “e-KOTUG”, retrofitted with AKA’s XeroPoint...
Europe’s first hybrid tug classed by Lloyd’s Register

Europe’s first hybrid tug classed by Lloyd’s Register

A Rotterdam-based tug has been revolutionarily refitted and turned into Europe’s first hybrid tug – aptly named the E-Kotug. The 32 metre long vessel, which is a member of the Kotug fleet in the Port of Rotterdam, is able to carry out its daily operations with...
Singaporean Patent Protection Granted for Hybrid Propulsion System

Hybrid Powers Tugs on the West Coast

In collaboration with its hybrid technology partner, XeroPoint Energy, Aspin Kemp & Associates (AKA) has developed an innovative and efficient means of generating, storing and distributing power on vessels. The hybrid system is now deployed in several tugboats...