Fratelli Neri Get the First New Robert Allan Compact Tractors

01 Oct 2007

In August 2007, the first two of a series of new high performance, compact 24m ship handling tractor tugs, named ‘Fratelli Neri’ and ‘Porto di Livorno’ were delivered to Fratelli Neri Spa of Livorno, Italy.   

First Vessels for Svitzer’s New Milford Haven Fleet Arrive

01 Oct 2007

As the port of Milford Haven embraces a new commercial era with the imminent arrival of LNG, Svitzer UK are preparing for the massive increase in activity. In February Maritime Journal reported on the towage organisation’s plans to introduce one of the worlds most advanced tug fleets to serve operations at the two LNG terminals currently nearing completion in the area and the existing oil related business.   

US ‘Line Haul’ Specialists Develop Well Tried Designs

01 Oct 2007

Thanks mainly to United States and Canadian manning regulations, tug and barge operators in North America continue to thrive and develop purpose built deep sea tugs suited to their own particular trade. An increasing number are turning to the push-tow Articulated Tug and Barge (ATB) principle but others, for a number of reasons, remain firmly in favour of towing astern at sea, line haul in local parlance.  

UK Coastguard ETVs Show Their Versatility

01 Oct 2007

In Britain the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has a well established fleet of four powerful Emergency Towing Vessels (ETVs) available to help protect the UK coastline from pollution and maritime emergencies.  

TOWLINES

01 Oct 2007

Irving Shipbuilding Inc of Canada has announced a contract to build a series of three escort tugs for Atlantic Reyser to carry out LNG terminal operations.