New advancements in tug technology have been making waves across the globe. Noatum Maritime in the UAE, as part of the AD Ports Group, has acquired electric tugs and a hydrofoiling pilot boat to expand its zero-emission fleet. These vessels will operate at Khalifa Port, contributing to a greener maritime industry in the region. Additionally, the Port of Los Angeles is set to welcome a compact electric tug following retrofitting by Arc and Diversified Marine. Equipped with state-of-the-art electric propulsion and monitoring systems, this tug aims to enhance efficiency and sustainability at the port. In the US, Austal USA recently laid the keel for the US Navy's T-ATS ship, Solomon Atkinson, in tribute to the late Navy veteran Solomon Atkinson. This vessel, part of the Navajo-class, will play a crucial role in towing, salvage, and rescue operations. Meanwhile, Tsuneishi Shipbuilding in Japan has achieved a significant milestone by launching the country's first dual-fuel tug powered by a hydrogen internal combustion engine. With a powerful hydrogen dual-fuel engine and advanced storage systems, this tug represents a major step towards adopting cleaner energy sources in the maritime sector.