Sanmar: LNG Tug on Way to Norway

M/T Borgøy, the world’s first LNG-powered tugboat, designed by Norwegian Buksèr og Berging in-house team with the assistance of Marine Design AS in Norway, and developed by Sanmar’s modern shipyard in Istanbul, completed her sea trials successfully this month and started her maiden voyage on 14th of January.

Rolls Royce supplied the engines, propulsion package and the LNG system for the M/T Borgøy

The LNG-powered tugboat will be operated by Buksèr og Berging in Statoil’s Kaarstoe Gas Terminal.