More Ramparts ASD Tugs on the Stocks Worldwide

01 Jan 2005

Towards the end of 2004, Vancouver based naval architects and tug designers Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) were awarded a contract to design a new series of high-performance ship-handling tugs for the Chinese Port of Ningbo . 

Hythe improve US Army LT series tugs

01 Jan 2005

The United States Army - Combat Equipment Battalion atHythe on Southampton Water is in the process of carrying out a unique reconstruction programme on a series of powerful twin-screw tugs. All six of the tugs concerned are just 10 years old but during their relatively short working lives have been found to have significant deficiencies, particularly with regard to stability. Described as The US Army Centre of Excellence for Watercraft Maintenance , the Hythe base is manned largely by civilian engineering and shipyard staff and is accustomed to project work of this kind. 

'Duke of Normandy' to be replaced

01 Jan 2005

Jersey Harbours , in the UK Channel Islands, are to have a sophisticated new flagship, a 26m Damen Shoalbuster tugdesigned to undertake a wide range of duties in the locality. 

TOWLINES

01 Jan 2005

International Salvor Tsavliris has recently relaunched its website www. tsavliris. com The colourful new website is dynamic, more informative, easy-to-navigate and up-to-date.