Hybrid-Electric Ship Assist Tugs Fleet
Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Los Angeles, United States
Source: Baird Maritime
Los Angeles-based electric boatbuilder Arc has announced a $160 million contract with the US marine services company Curtin Maritime for the delivery of a new fleet of hybrid-electric ship assist tugs. The project is described as the largest commercial deployment of electric workboats in the history of the marine industry. The new tugs will be built in collaboration with the Snow and Company shipy
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Seaport, Commercial
- Location
- Los Angeles, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Baird Maritime
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Description | Los Angeles-based electric boatbuilder Arc has announced a $160 million contract with the US marine services company Curtin Maritime for the delivery of a new fleet of hybrid-electric ship assist tugs. The project is described as the largest commercial deployment of electric workboats in the history of the marine industry. The new tugs will be built in collaboration with the Snow and Company shipyard, with the first four vessels committed for delivery before the end of 2027. Each tug will be powered by Arc's electric powertrains delivering over 4,000 horsepower and backed by a six megawatt-hour battery buffer. The project is fully funded by private investment. |
Original sector | Marine |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
City | Los Angeles |
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Source | Baird Maritime |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Energy Storage, Seaport, Commercial |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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