New Towing Carrousel Causes a Stir

01 Jun 2002

One of the most interesting technical innovations to be introduced to the towage industry at ITS 2002, and one that has progressed since the conference, was undoubtedly the Carrousel Towing System, a revolutionary patented towing connection. A towing connection mounted on a completely circular track, the so called Carrousel is a concept originating from a joint project initiated by Dr Markus van der Laan of IMC in the Netherlands, towing gear manufacturer Mampaey, and tugowner Multraship. 

East Isle Build ASD Tugs for Panama Canal

01 Jun 2002

The East Isle Shipyard of St. John, Canada, part of the Irving Group, has two powerful azimuthing stern drive tugs under construction for the Panama Canal Authority. 

Spanish Builders Show Their Wares

01 Jun 2002

Among the new tugs displayed in Bilbao was the newly completed Zeus 1 due to be delivered to Svitzer Wijsmuller for LNG terminal operations at Point Fortin in Trinidad.