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The idea is clever because it does not require retrofitting the existing fleet, and it works because it can be done incrementally. You can for example start wi
by Jyaif 4y ago
The idea is clever because it does not require retrofitting the existing fleet, and it works because it can be done incrementally.
You can for example start with 1 tug boat that would shave off 200km of fuel usage.
- HeyLaughingBoy 4y agoNo, it's not "clever." It's ridiculously uninformed. Tugboats are far less efficient than the ship running under its own power to start with. Add to that you now have a fleet of tugboats and their associated crews (robotic tugboats are nice in concept; not so great as a reality in 2022) sitting idle/travelling to meet a ship/recharging/etc. And more vehicles that require ongoing maintenance whether or not they're in use. A clever idea would be supported by data that shows how it can be effective. This is just an off the cuff suggestion by someone who's thought about the problem for 30 seconds.