Singapore's first fully electric tug launched

Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), an industry collaborative effort led by Kuok Maritime Group (KMG), has launched Singapore’s first fully electric tug as the next step in the adoption of electric vessels.

PaxOcean Group, a member of Kuok Maritime Group, started building the 50-ton bollard pull PXO-ACE-1 electric tug in 2024.

The vessel, powered by a 3 MWh lithium-titanium-oxide (LTO) battery system, is also future-fuel ready, designed to support green methanol and ammonia integration when commercially viable. In addition, the tug features a digital twin for real-time data analytics, aiming for operational efficiency and reduced dead mileage.

Designed and to be assembled in Singapore, the zero-emission tug is set to begin operations in local waters in the first quarter of 2026,