Kuok Maritime Group (KMG), through the Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), has launched what it says is Singapore’s first fully electric tug (e-tug).
Electric tug specifications
Designed and assembled in Singapore, the zero-emission e-tug is set to begin operations in local waters in the first quarter of 2026. With a 50-ton bollard pull and powered by a 3MWh lithium-titanium-oxide (LTO) battery system, the e-tug is engineered for demanding towage operations while eliminating emissions at the point of use. It is also future-fuel ready, with design provisions to support green methanol and ammonia integration when commercially viable. The vessel features a high-fidelity digital twin for real-time data analytics, improving operational efficiency and reducing dead mileage. The vessel is 29.0m in length and 10.5m in breadth. It has a 3.9m draft, a deadweight of 601 tons and a maximum speed of 12kts.
Sustainability goals
According to the partners, this launch is a critical enabler of the Maritime Singapore Decarbonisation Blueprint developed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). It also supports the Singapore government’s directive for all new harbor craft to be fully electric or compatible with net zero fuels by 2030, paving the way for a sustainable coastal logistics network.
Tan Thai Yong, managing director and CEO of PaxOcean Group, said, “This launch is a testament to CSA’s robust industry collaboration and partnership with MPA. Together, we are laying the groundwork for maritime innovation, low-carbon solutions and a refresh of how port activities can become sustainable. The CSA’s e-tug demonstrates how decarbonization can deliver both environmental impact and real operational value to the maritime industry.”
In related news, Yinson GreenTech recently unveiled Singapore’s first fully electric hydrofoil vessel, the Hydroglyder. Click here to read the full story.
