PaxOcean-ABB collaboration on Singapore's first electric tug reaches major milestone
Singapore, Jan. 8 -- PaxOcean Group and ABB's collaboration on Singapore's first fully electric tug has reached a significant project milestone, with the vessel completing commissioning ahead of its expected deployment in April 2026.Built by PaxOcean Group, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Kuok Maritime Group, the 50-ton bollard pull PXO-ACE-1features an integrated electric propulsion system from ABB for efficient, emission-free harbor operations.With the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore requiring all newbuild harbor craft to be fully electric or compatible with B100 biofuels or net-zero fuels by 2030, the new vessel marks the first step towards the electrification of the city-state's 1,600-plus harbor vessels. In addition to helping...
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