Tugs & pushboats

The marine industry is increasingly turning to more advanced solutions as the cost of available technology decreases, and its reliability is substantiated. The environmental and economic viability of these complex solutions typically results from an integrated approach, encompassing vessel design, equipment selection, and on-site support for the shipyard and owner.

No other company in the world can match Wärtsilä’s extensive portfolio of products, systems and solutions for tugs from 700kw to the largest in the market. We serve Conventional, LNG and Hybrid tug vessels with complete power and propulsion systems, electrical and automation technology, a range of environmental solutions and much more, all of which are tailored to suit your operational needs. We are also able to provide a range of environmental ship designs where we are able to fully integrate these products and systems to ensure greater efficiency and lower operating costs. Furthermore, our Smart Vessel Technology provides cutting edge solutions for our customers needs. 

Wärtsilä dual-fuel (DF) engines provide the flexibility to select the most suitable fuel according to availability, price and local environmental restrictions. The flexibility of the dual-fuel engine technology also ensures a high level of operational security since the switch from gas to diesel can be made at any time without loss of speed or power.

The Wärtsilä LNGPac is a complete fuel gas handling system for LNG fuelled ships. It includes the bunkering station, the LNG tank and related process equipment, as well as the control and monitoring system.  Since they typically operate in or close to harbours, tugs are particularly affected by environmental regulations, and the need for compliance is an increasing concern for tug owners and operators. As a technological enabler our responsibility is to develop such products and solutions that allow our customers to develop their own business in a sustainable way.