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:

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.