Los Angeles-headquartered electric boat manufacturing startup Arc has inked a $160 million contract with compatriot marine company Curtin Maritime for eight hybrid-electric ship assist tugboats.
As disclosed, the tug octet—part of a privately funded project—is set to be constructed in collaboration with the Snow & Co shipyard. The units, which will reportedly see the “largest commercial deployment” of electric workboats in the region’s marine industry history, are planned to be delivered by the end of 2027.