Technical Innovation
Through the years KOTUG has developed series of innovative and environmental friendly ideas, which have been realised.
Some examples of projects which have been realised:
KO-LINK
Caterpillar engines
Washable filters
Some examples of a pilot project:
- A transit mode and a towing mode for tugs with controllable pitch propellers: 10% fuel oil consumption saving is expected.
- One tug is equipped with on one side special light weight fendering. About 7 tons reduction of weight and less fendering repairs are expected.
- One tug is equipped with LED lighting. A 5% reduction of generator power is achieved.
- Variable frequency drive (VFD) implementation on ventilation drive motors. Generator power savings are under investigation.
- Online fuel meter.