Brazilian Pusher Tug Duo Will Have Fuel-Flexible Wärtsilä Main Engines

Brazilian pusher tug duo will have fuel-flexible Wärtsilä main engines

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Wärtsilä's fuel-flexible engines selected to reduce emissions on two new vessels for Brazilian operator

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the main engines for two new pusher tugs being built for Brazilian operator AMAGGI. The ships are under construction at the Beconal shipyard, located in Manaus, Brazil, and are designed with a focus on decarbonised operations. The engines will run on biodiesel, a capability that was a key factor in securing this contract. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in Q4 2025.

Wärtsilä fuel-flexible engines selected for two new pusher tugs in Brazil

Two new pusher tugs being built for Brazilian operator Amaggi will be powered by Wärtsilä engines. The ships are under construction at the Beconal shipyard in Manaus, Brazil, and are [...] The post Wärtsilä fuel-flexible engines selected for two new pusher tugs in Brazil appeared first on Electric Hybrid Marine Technology.