Port of Tauranga Limited has signed an agreement with UZMAR Shipyards in Türkiye for the construction of a new 32-metre hybrid advanced rotortug. The vessel will be the first hybrid tug for New Zealand’s largest port and is expected to be delivered in mid-2027. The new tug will replace the port’s oldest tug, Sir Robert, and will offer at least 80-tonne bollard pull, enhancing the port’s marine operations. The order follows a detailed design phase and consideration of various technologies, with hybrid technology selected to improve operational efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Some wharf strengthening and infrastructure modifications will be made to accommodate the new vessel.
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