The Government of Singapore has launched its first fully electric tugboat, marking a key step in the country’s maritime decarbonisation efforts. Developed by the Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA) and led by Kuok Maritime Group, the PXO-ACE-1 tug was built by PaxOcean Group and features a 3 MWh lithium-titanium-oxide battery system. It is also designed to support green methanol and ammonia fuels in the future.
The zero-emission vessel is expected to begin operations in early 2026, aligning with Singapore’s goal for all new harbor craft to be fully electric or net-zero compatible by 2030. The tug is equipped with a digital twin for real-time analytics and efficiency tracking. CSA aims to invest over SGD20 million in sustainability initiatives over the next decade to cut vessel emissions by 50 per cent and reduce marine traffic by 20 per cent.