First reverse stern drive compressed natural gas tug to launch in 2016

摘要

Three companies have teamed up to bring the first ever reverse stern drive (RSD) compressed natural gas (CNG) tug to the market. Da-men Shipyards of the Netherlands, German engine manufacturer MTU Friedrichshafen, a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, and Denmark's Svitzer have embarked on the pioneering project with the official launch of the new eco-friendly tug planned for 2016. The new RSD CNG tug combines high power with predicted lower fuel costs and emissions.