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Tugs and pushboats - Superior performance, high-speed engine compatible and environmental performance

The marine industry is increasingly turning to more advanced solutions as the cost of available technology decreases, and its reliability is substantiated. The environmental and economic viability of these complex solutions typically results from an integrated approach, encompassing vessel design, equipment selection, and on-site support for the shipyard and owner.

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No other company in the world can match Wärtsilä’s extensive portfolio of products, systems and solutions for tugs from 700kw to the largest in the market. We serve Conventional, LNG and Hybrid tug vessels with complete power and propulsion systems, electrical and automation technology, a range of environmental solutions and much more, all of which are tailored to suit your operational needs. We are also able to provide a range of environmental ship designs where we are able to fully integrate these products and systems to ensure greater efficiency and lower operating costs. Furthermore, our Smart Vessel Technology provides cutting edge solutions for our customers needs.

The Wärtsilä Intellitug Project

Co-creating new capabilities with our ecosystem partners, with the end users being at the heart of everything we do. This ensures that the solution is fit for purpose and human-centric taking forward and building upon valuable experiences as well as the expertise from the people impacted by new technology.

Vilja Escort Tug

The variety of missions and skills required to crew a tug mean it is a demanding and critical role in ports and coastal areas across the globe. To meet these demands we know a tug needs to be reliable, efficient and above all safe in every operating profile. 

Our smart marine solutions are also bringing new technologies to increase efficiency and reduce costs in a safety conscious environment from smart navigation between missions to situational awareness for safety Wärtsilä is the partner you can rely on to pull it's weight.

Read more from this Vilija Escort Tug Press Release.

Wärtsilä HYTug

Since tugs typically operate in close coordination with other vessels in busy waterways such as harbours, they are particularly affected by environmental aspects, and the need for compliance is an ever-increasing concern for tug owners and operators. Wärtsilä offers a portfolio of designs and solutions for greater environmental sustainability.

Products & services

References

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    Port of Luleå, hybrid escort tug

    Wärtsilä HY solution for operational flexibility combined with notable environmental benefits

    Read more about Wärtsilä HY
  • Stadt Valiant

    The Valiant is a 90 BP escort tug powered by two Wärtsilä 8L26 engines, and is well suited for missions such as offshore terminal assistance and coastal towing.

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White paper
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White paper: Steering into a new future
Taking tugboats to the next level: Improving performance with Wärtsilä's propulsion solutions
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White paper
23 pages
White paper: Wärtsilä HY TUG propulsion system
With regulatory compliance becoming more and more of a global issue, Wärtsilä is launching new...
Hybrid Propulsion Webinar Banner
9 Oct 2020 · Webinar
Hybrid Ferry & Tug Solutions - development and delivery

Articles

Eco-friendly tugs make a splash
2 Jan 2018 · Article
3 min read
Eco-friendly tugs make a splash
Wärtsilä’s new family of environment-friendly tugs is here! It is based on the Wärtsilä HY concept, and draws...
The Wartsila HY TUG system Electric hybrid designs to save costs and reduce emissions
5 Apr 2018 · Article
3 min read
China's towage industry gets a breath of hybrid
Having a green image and complying with stricter environmental standards are big and important...
Hybrid on ice
20 Feb 2018 · Article
3 min read
HYbrid on ice
History will be made when the icebreaking and hybrid TundRA 3600-H tug starts operations in Luleå, Sweden in early 2019. We give you a...
IntelliTug Assisting Singapore’s Tug Masters with smart technology
17 Apr 2019 · Article
5 min read
IntelliTug: Assisting Singapore’s Tug Masters with smart technology
IntelliTug, the first project launched by the Wärtsilä Acceleration Centre in...
Tugboats steer the way
31 Oct 2017 · Article
4 min read
Tugboats steer the way
Exciting times for the tugboat industry are here! Technological ideas and advances are unlocking new opportunities for...
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13 Nov 2018 · Article
8 min read
The Wärtsilä HY TUG system: Electric hybrid designs to save costs and reduce emissions
Wärtsilä is currently launching new hybrid propulsion systems...

Press releases

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