Leading electrification in our industry
First E-tug now operating in Scandinavia
Svitzer Ingrid is equipped with a battery of 1,808 kWh, which is equivalent to the battery capacity of 23 modern electric cars. Additionally, the Svitzer Ingrid has a conventional diesel engine.
Sanmar Shipyard and Robert Allan LTD have developed the design of the low and no-emission tug utilizing alternative fuels and innovative technological advances.
Decarbonising through electrification
With 450+ vessels operating in 141 ports and in 40+ oil and gas terminals in 37 countries, we play an important role in leading the decarbonisation of our industry.
“At Svitzer, we are focused on reducing our carbon emission footprint and thereby supporting the decarbonisation of the maritime industry. We believe that electric tugs are key to achieving our ambitions of net zero. With this new tug, we are taking real steps towards electrifying our fleet.”
– Kasper Karlsen, Global Chief Operating Officer, Svitzer.
At Svitzer, we have set ambitious targets to decarbonise our global operations:
By 2030 we have a target of reducing the CO2 intensity of our global
fleet by 50%.
In 2040, our global operations will be climate neutral.
Supporting customers in Denmark and Sweden
Svitzer Ingrid will operate in of the Sound and perform towage jobs in Helsingborg, Landskrona and Copenhagen.
As of now, she will be charged at the charging facilities in Helsingborg. The process of getting charging facilities in Copenhagen is ongoing.
- Svitzer Ingrid will provide towage services to containers, bulk, tankers, car carriers and ferries.
- We are expecting Svitzer Ingrid to be able to perform two tug jobs per charging based on her operation pattern in Helsingborg.
- She will be charged between jobs, while the crew is on rest.
Driving emissions reduction
Our strategic focus on Behaviour, Equipment and Fuel will enable us to make impactful short-term changes and develop data-driven and innovative solutions that will drive further emission reductions in the future.
Svitzer Ingrid is Svitzer’s first fully battery-powered tug. Further, we have ordered one large battery tug for escorting large tankers and container vessels in Gothenburg and surrounding ports with delivery in the first quarter of 2026, and we are in the market for four additional battery tugs.
