{"id":298708,"date":"2025-09-17T06:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T10:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/her-majesty-queen-mary-unveils-denmarks-first-electric-tugboat\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T08:38:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T12:38:11","slug":"her-majesty-queen-mary-unveils-denmarks-first-electric-tugboat","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/her-majesty-queen-mary-unveils-denmarks-first-electric-tugboat\/","title":{"rendered":"Her Majesty Queen Mary unveils Denmark’s first electric tugboat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The scene took place in the port of Copenhagen. At a ceremony attended by senior representatives of the Danish maritime sector, Queen Mary of Denmark officially christened the Svitzer Ingrid, the first electric tug<\/a> built in the country.<\/strong> This event symbolizes a significant step in Denmark’s efforts to decarbonize its port operations. <\/p>\n\n

Electric tugboat and batteries in the service of sustainability<\/h2>\n\n

The Svitzer Ingrid stands out for its 1,808 kWh battery, equivalent to the capacity of 23 electric cars. This system allows around 90% of maneuvers to be carried out using only electric power<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

According to data from Svitzer, the vessel will reduce CO\u2082 emissions by 600 to 900 tons per year compared to conventional models operating in the \u00d8resund region.<\/p>\n\n

In addition to its electric system, the tug is backed up by a conventional diesel engine. Its operating range is achieved with just one hour of recharging<\/strong>, although a full charge takes about 3.5 hours. The energy will come from renewable sources<\/a><\/strong> installed at the home port of Helsingborg, from where it will operate. <\/p>\n\n

Svitzer’s commitment to fleet electrification<\/h2>\n\n

Kasper Friis Nilaus, CEO of Svitzer, underlined that the Svitzer Ingrid<\/a><\/strong> is key on the road to climate neutrality<\/a><\/strong> the company hopes to achieve by 2040. Currently, Svitzer’s global fleet exceeds 450 tugs. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

The company has ordered a second all-electric unit scheduled for delivery in 2026 and plans to add at least four more in the coming years.<\/p>\n\n

However, Nilaus cautioned that the pace of electrification depends on ports developing adequate cargo infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n

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Shipping companies cannot do it alone. We need partnerships between industry, governments and local communities to build viable sustainable solutions. <\/p>\nKasper Friis Nilaus is CEO of Svitzer.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n

A name that unites mythology and royal legacy<\/h2>\n\n

True to the Scandinavian tradition of naming its vessels with mythological references, Svitzer christened this new unit Ingrid, evoking both Queen Ingrid and Nordic symbolism<\/strong>. Queen Mary had already christened another company tug, the Svitzer Marysville, in Melbourne in 2011. <\/p>\n\n

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Her Majesty Queen Ingrid. Source: Svitzer <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

The Svitzer Ingrid represents a synthesis of technical innovation, environmental commitment and institutional continuity, consolidating Danish leadership in the energy transition in shipping.<\/p>\n\n

Source and photo: Svitzer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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