The tanker vessel ARCHANGEL, with 274 meters in length and 85,474 Gross Tonnage, was moored using the three-ton pulling capacity of the mooring boat CASTALIA, which operates on full electric propulsion. Equipped with two 150 kW engines and a lithium battery capacity of 485 kWh, CASTALIA ensures operational autonomy of up to eight hours, providing an efficient and non-polluting solution for mooring operations.
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In addition to mooring, the multipurpose CASTALIA, measuring 12.50 meters in length and 5 meters in beam, plays a crucial role in various port activities, including collecting MARPOL liquid and solid waste, transporting personnel and provisions, and oil spill response services. It is estimated that CASTALIA will allow Consulmar to reduce annually more than 200 tons of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, ensuring minimal adverse environmental impact during its port operations.
This achievement marks a significant step in Consulmar’s commitment to the decarbonization of its activities. As part of this comprehensive project in the Port of Castellón, the company is also using electricity generated from its photovoltaic installation to power both its boats and electric vehicles in its fleet, contributing to a sustainable transition towards cleaner energy sources and reducing its carbon footprint.
More information about the project can be found HERE.