Another Step Forward for Carrousel Tugs

01 May 2004

The construction of purpose built shiphandling tugs employing the unique Carrousel towing system took a major step forward with the announcement of a joint marketing agreement between Novatug and GE Marine . 

Ship Docking Modules to be Built in Europe

01 May 2004

Seabulk International, Inc hasannounced the sale of a license for the construction of its patented Ship Docking Module (SDM) technology to European tug operator Remolques Y Servicios Maritimos, SL (REYSER) of Barcelona, in Spain. 

TOWLINES

01 May 2004

BP Shipping has ordered three Damen ASD 3211 tugs from Damen Shipyards , Gorinchem, for operation at their Coryton refinery terminal on the Thames. 

RAmparts Tugs Roll Off the Production Lines

01 May 2004

The delivery of new RAmparts series ASD shiphandling tugs, first introduced by Canadian designer Robert Allan in the autumn of 2001, continues to gather pace. Intended to offer owners and shipyards alike a series of high-performance tug designs, capable of competing with any other comparable vessels on the market, examples are now being completed in shipyards around the world.