【News】Asia-first Pure Gas Powered ASD Tugboat HYSY525 Successfully Delivered

On July 3, 2015, the Asia’s first pure gas powered ASD tugboat HYSY525 was successfully delivered to China National Offshore Oil Corporation from Zhenjiang Shipyard. Around 100 representatives from the corporation, Rolls-Royce, Shanghai Bestway Ship Design Company, China Rescue and Salvage of Ministry of Transport, and 40 national ports attended the site ceremony.

This Asia-first pure gas powered ASD tugboat does not apply any traditional fuel but pure LNG instead, representing the first step for offshore vessel fuel change from oil to gas. In addition, the vessel was built environmental-friendly, reducing the CO₂ 25%, nitrogen oxide 90%, Sox, PM2.5, oily water and sewage 100% and saving 30% fuel cost. The successful building of this vessel conforms to the history momentum of environmental protection and sustainable development under the new normal. With excellent performance, environment-friendly advantages and zero exhaust emission, this vessel is clean and comfortable, meeting or better than many design requirements.

Zhenjiang City Mayor Ms. Zhu Xiaoming attended this delivery ceremony and met other leaders and guests.