---
title: Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches the world's first methanol-powered tugboat
description: Port of Antwerp-Bruges presents the Methatug. This tugboat runs on methanol, is part of a greening programme for the port's fleet.
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# [Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches the world's first methanol-powered tugboat](https://newsroom.portofantwerpbruges.com/en/press-releases/port-of-antwerp-bruges-launches-the-worlds-first-methanol-powered-tugboat)

 Written by [Port of Antwerp-Bruges](https://newsroom.portofantwerpbruges.com/en/press-releases/author/port-of-antwerp-bruges) | May 14, 2024, 8:00:00 AM

 

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