Rynwaal Shipyards is Busy with Work for Nigeria

01 Jul 2003

Rynwaal Shipyards based at Hardinxveld-Giessendam recently completed the two versatile ASD tugs Ohafia and Zaranda for use in Nigerian harbours and coastal waters. The pair are part of an order from the Nigerian Ports Authority for six tugs to three different specifications. A number of smaller vessels have already been delivered. 

Halmatic Delivers 'Farset of Belfast'

01 Jul 2003

The quest of leading boatbuilder VT Halmatic to enter the steel workboat market has taken a substantial step forward with the recent delivery of the tug/workboat Farset of Belfast . 

Sanmar Introduce the First of the 'Nehir' Class

01 Jul 2003

Turkish tug owner and builder Sanmar Denizcilik Makina ve Ticaret Ltd of Istanbul has completed the first of two 22.5m Nehir class twin-screw tugs. The first vessel Nehir is now in service with the company's own fleet and sister-ship Nehir II will be launched by the middle of July. 

Towlines

01 Jul 2003

The Orkney Towage Co Ltd has appointed Captain David Thomson, formerly from the Portland Port Authority , as their new Marine Superintendent. His contact details are as follows: Harbour Authority Building, Scapa, Orkney KW15 1SD. 

Smit Announce Acquisition of Belgium's Largest Tug Company

01 Jul 2003

In an announcement made in Rotterdam on 24 June Smit International NV reported the acquisition of a full 100% holding in Unie van Redding- en Sleepdienst NV (URS) of Antwerp. 

A New Canadian Tug for European Operators

01 Jul 2003

When the new tug Stevns Ocean arrived in Europe a few weeks ago and was offered for deep sea towage it created a great deal of interest. The tug, reported to be the first of a pair, was constructed in Canada for Nordane Shipping A/S of Svenborg, Denmark.