Cory Environmental River Fleet Prepare for New Contract

01 May 2002

Cory Environmental, Lighterage Division, is preparing the way to meet the requirements of a new long term contract to operate waste transfer stations in Greater London and carry away compacted refuse using their well established fleet of tugs and barges on the river Thames. 

J P Knight Extend ISM Accreditation

01 May 2002

In the same year that they celebrate their 110 years in the towage business, Medway based J P Knight Ltd have announced further International Safety Management (ISM) accreditation within the group. 

'Herman' is Handed Over at Hardinxveld

01 May 2002

On 8 May Herman a new Shoalbuster 2280 for Scheepvaartbedrif HermanSr, BV was formally christened and handed over by Damen Shipyards at Hardinxveld. 

GII/150 Voith Propulsion Units Used in Unique Barge Thruster

01 May 2002

A joint venture with Rivertech Systems and Edison Chouest Offshore of the USA, Kongsberg Simrad of Norway and Voith Schiffstechnik Gmbh of Heidenheim, has resulted in a unique new vessel to assist with push towing.