It will operate starting in the second half of 2025 in Puerto Chacabuco, in the Chilean Patagonia.
It provides services for the National Petroleum Company (Enap).
It reduces CO₂ emissions by nearly 100% compared to the operation previously carried out in the area.
It also reduces ambient and underwater noise (offering greater protection for marine life).
Our electric fleet
The first electric tug in Latin America belongs to SAAM
More information:
SAAM Towage collaborates with value-aligned partners to deploy the first two electric tugs for the Port of Vancouver. The vessels will
significantly reduce greenhouse gases (GHG). underwater noise.
They are powered by
two Li-ion battery banks,
… which makes them electric and zero-emission vessels, powered by British Columbia’s hydroelectric grid. Watch the video for more technical details.
The first two electric tugboats in our fleet have been operating since 2024 at the Port of Vancouver, Canada. These vessels will significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and underwater noise.
Our commitment as a company is to provide our customers with innovative, sustainable solutions that exceed their expectations.
Power:
70
tonnes of bollard pull
Charging:
98
clean hydroelectricity
C02 emissions reduction:
2,400
tonnes annually
