Sanmar Shipyards is proud to announce the successful completion of sea trials for its 14th fully electric tugboat, marking a significant achievement in the company’s 50th-anniversary year.
ISTANBUL, TÜRKIYE – Sanmar Shipyards is proud to announce the successful completion of sea trials for its 14th fully electric tugboat, marking a significant achievement in the company’s 50th-anniversary year. This latest vessel, an ElectRA 2500SX design, reinforces Sanmar’s position as a global leader in the transition toward a sustainable, emissions-free towage industry.
The ElectRA Series was created through an exclusive partnership with Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd. This collaboration introduces a new way of managing harbor operations by focusing on sustainable technology and modern design. By utilizing advanced battery technology from Corvus Energy, these vessels provide high-performance towing capabilities with zero environmental impact at the point of use.
The 14th vessel, named DINAMO IV, demonstrated exceptional performance during its recent trials. It boasts impressive technical specifications, measuring 25.40m in length with a breadth of 12.86m and a maximum draft of 5.40m. Engineered for heavy-duty performance without the environmental footprint, the vessel is equipped with a 1,808 kWh battery capacity. This power configuration allows the tug to achieve a bollard pull of 70 tonnes and reach a speed of 12.5 knots.
Since the series was unveiled in 2021, ElectRA tugs have been deployed across Europe, North America, and Latin America, frequently operating in ecologically sensitive waters. Current international operators include HaiSea Marine, SAAM Towage, Svitzer, Buksér og Berging and BOTAŞ.
The success of the series is underscored by industry recognition, including the ITS 2023 Tug of the Year award for HAISEA WAMIS and the recent shortlisting of SAAM TRAPANANDA for the 2026 award.
"We took a strategic decision to be at the forefront of this change and are working collaboratively to achieve a sustainable future," said Rüçhan Çıvgın, Commercial Director of Sanmar Shipyards. "Right from the start, we knew these green credentials had to be achieved without any loss of power or performance. A great deal of effort has gone into ensuring that they match and, in many cases, outperform their conventional counterparts."
With 14 vessels now completed and a 15th already under construction, Sanmar remains dedicated to meeting the maritime industry's increasing demand for eco-friendly propulsion systems and innovative technological advances.
