WATCH: Europe’s first electric tug sets sail

The image shows the Volta 1 on the quayside

Source: Port of Antwerp-Bruges

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has launched Volta 1, Europe’s first fully electric tug, marking a major milestone in port electrification.

As part of its bold ambition to achieve climate-neutral operations by 2050, the port unveiled the Volta 1 alongside five energy-efficient Reversed Stern Drive (RSD) tugs, ushering in a new era for its port fleet.

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