{"id":23258,"date":"2026-01-13T20:02:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=23258"},"modified":"2026-01-13T20:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:02:53","slug":"motive-energy-to-deliver-charging-infrastructure-for-curtin-maritimes-port-of-la-hybrid-electric-tugboats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=23258","title":{"rendered":"Motive Energy to deliver charging infrastructure for Curtin Maritime\u2019s Port of LA hybrid-electric tugboats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    Motive Energy to deliver charging infrastructure for Curtin Maritime\u2019s Port of LA hybrid-electric tugboats<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Motive Energy reports that its Tustin, Calif.-based <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/49kRNR5\">Sustainable Solutions division<\/a> has been selected to design and deliver the primary charging and energy infrastructure supporting Curtin Maritime\u2019s future fleet of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/inland-coastal\/arc-curtin-maritime-sign-160m-deal-for-8-hybrid-tugs\/\"> hybrid-electric ship assist tugboat<\/a>s that will serve the Port of Los Angeles. The project represents one of the first large-scale, purpose-built charging deployments in the United States for commercial marine operations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-wp-embed is-provider-marine-log wp-block-embed-marine-log\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"5vYCb3UpCv\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/inland-coastal\/arc-curtin-maritime-sign-160m-deal-for-8-hybrid-tugs\/\">Arc, Curtin Maritime sign $160M deal for 8 hybrid tugs<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"\u201cArc, Curtin Maritime sign $160M deal for 8 hybrid tugs\u201d \u2014 Marine Log\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/inland-coastal\/arc-curtin-maritime-sign-160m-deal-for-8-hybrid-tugs\/embed\/#?secret=Gox5pcDySs#?secret=5vYCb3UpCv\" data-secret=\"5vYCb3UpCv\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Charging operations will be supported by four 1-MW high-capacity charging systems designed specifically to support the demanding duty cycles, fast-turnaround needs, and multiport charging requirements of electric tugboat operations. The chargers are engineered to deliver high-voltage DC output and to accommodate marine cable-handling systems suitable for waterfront environments. Their configuration supports simultaneous charging ports per vessel, enabling consistent daily operations for Curtin Maritime\u2019s fleet.<\/p>\n<p>At the center of the system is a 10-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) designed to optimize energy availability, reduce peak grid demand, and enhance operational resilience. The full system will be delivered on a barge-based platform connected to new onshore utility service, with transformers, switchgear, and power-conversion equipment engineered and integrated by Motive Energy to meet rigorous marine-operations requirements. Planned solar resources\u2014pending review and approvals by the Port of Los Angeles\u2014are intended to further reduce lifetime emissions and support long-term sustainability goals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are honored to partner with Curtin Maritime as they advance the next generation of environmentally sustainable marine operations,\u201d said Bob Istwan, CEO, Motive Energy. \u201cPorts across the country are seeking viable pathways to reduce carbon emissions, and this project demonstrates the role that advanced energy infrastructure will play in enabling that transition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis deployment shows what it takes to keep electric tugboats running in real-time port conditions,\u201d said Jeffrey Rome, executive vice president at Motive Energy. \u201cIt\u2019s more than installing chargers; it\u2019s building systems that deliver reliable power, day after day, without disrupting operations. That\u2019s what happens when operators and infrastructure providers design together from the start.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis infrastructure is central to our investment in a cleaner and more efficient tugboat fleet,\u201d said Martin Curtin, CEO of Curtin Maritime. \u201cMotive Energy\u2019s engineering approach provides the performance, reliability, and adaptability required for continuous marine operations at the Port of Los Angeles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The project complements regional efforts to advance clean maritime technologies and establish scalable models for zero-emission port operations. Additional milestones are expected in the coming months, pending final engineering review and stakeholder approvals.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/news\/motive-energy-to-deliver-charging-infrastructure-for-curtin-maritimes-port-of-la-hybrid-electric-tugboats\/\">Motive Energy to deliver charging infrastructure for Curtin Maritime\u2019s Port of LA hybrid-electric tugboats<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/\">Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Nick Blenkey<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/news\/motive-energy-to-deliver-charging-infrastructure-for-curtin-maritimes-port-of-la-hybrid-electric-tugboats\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=motive-energy-to-deliver-charging-infrastructure-for-curtin-maritimes-port-of-la-hybrid-electric-tugboats\">Go to marinelog<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Motive Energy to deliver charging infrastructure for Curtin Maritime\u2019s Port of LA hybrid-electric tugboats Motive Energy reports that its Tustin, Calif.-based Sustainable Solutions division has been selected to design and deliver the primary charging and energy infrastructure supporting Curtin Maritime\u2019s future fleet of hybrid-electric ship assist tugboats that will serve the Port of Los Angeles. 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