Explore the Green Energy Options Available for Tugboats

Pamık M.

Global Maritime Congress 2024, İstanbul, Türkiye, 20 - 21 Mayıs 2024, ss.5-6

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: İstanbul
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.5-6
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Explore Green Energy Options Available for Tugboats

 

Renda Aslantaş1,*, Murat PAMIK2,*

1Dokuz Eylül University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science, Marine Transportation Systems Engineering Program, Tınaztepe Campus, Buca, İzmir

2Dokuz Eylül University, Maritime Faculty, Marine Engineering Department, Tınaztepe Campus, Buca, İzmir

*Corresponding Author

 

Abstract

The maritime industry is undergoing significant transformation as it grapples with the urgent need for de-carbonization. Alternative-fuels are emerging as viable solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and this shift extends to tugboats.

In order to make maneuvers at ports, it is necessary to have purpose-built and advanced equipment. Among them, tugs have a vital role in terms of ensuring faster and safer maneuvers in ports. Tugboats have evolved significantly over time, driven by environmental concerns and efficiency demands. In the early-19th century, steam-powered tugboats emerged, increasing power and maneuverability. Mid-20th century saw the transition to diesel engines, enhancing efficiency and safety. Traditional diesel engines are being replaced by electric propulsion systems, which emit fewer pollutants and require less maintenance.  Alternative-fuels and innovations on engines, hold promise greener future in industry and more sustainable maneuvers. Policymakers should incentivize ship-owners to transition toward sustainable energy sources by addressing infrastructure gaps and providing economic incentives. As the industry navigates this transition, alternative fuels will play a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. In this study, a review was conducted to explore green energy options available for tugboats. These options were classified based on their economic, environmental, and maneuvering safety aspects.

Keywords: Alternative Fuels, Tugboats, Maneuver, Marine Engine