SAAM and Enap introduce Latin America’s first electric tug

SAAM has christened the first electric tugboat in Latin America, the Trapananda, marking a major step in the maritime sector’s energy transition and a concrete move towards more sustainable operations.

The vessel creates zero direct CO₂ emissions and has the ability to reduce underwater noise, helping to protect marine life and able to actively contribute to the decarbonisation of the port sector.

A strategic partnership of SAAM and Enap will see the electric tug operate in one of the southernmost terminals in the world – Puerto Chacabuco, in the Aysén region, supporting ship berthing and de-berthing manoeuvres.