Mandatory tug permits introduced at Rotterdam
For the first time in the almost 200-year history of the Port of Rotterdam, harbour towage operators will need a harbour master’s permit to provide towage services.
Tight, tighter, tightest - new supply contract for Libra-Plast
Watertight, weathertight and gastight doors and hatches are on order from Libra-Plast for the Colombian Navy’s new PES (Strategic Surface Platform) frigate.
Support agreement for five newbuild ASD tugs signed
New vessels to be deployed for offshore terminal operations in West Africa are to benefit from a long-term propulsion service support agreement signed by Kongsberg Maritime and KOTUG International.
Under scrutiny as four thousand eyes watch technical inspection
Damen Shiprepair has completed an exceptional project for AIDA Cruises’ vessel AIDAmar, carrying out an annual bottom survey with around 2,000 passengers still on board.
Marine Electrician Skills Bootcamp hits 50-learner milestone
A practical training programme helping people move into high-demand marine careers is preparing to launch its fifth cohort, after supporting nearly 50 people to train as marine electricians across the Solent, UK.
New MD takes the helm as SeaSafe positions for future growth
After more than 33 years at the helm of SeaSafe, founder Jeremy Dale OBE Hon FNI is taking an exciting step to secure the company’s future
Kongsberg plugs propulsion gap with Berg Propulsion acquisition
Kongsberg Maritime has completed another major step in what it says will strengthen its propulsion portfolio with the purchase of Sweden’s Berg Propulsion.
Mandatory tug permits introduced at Rotterdam
For the first time in the almost 200-year history of the Port of Rotterdam, harbour towage operators will need a harbour master’s permit to provide towage services.
Decommissioning: Bottleneck or opportunity?
Decommissioning could be the UK’s next infrastructure crunch – logistics firms hold the key to success, says Nigel Kent, Head of Group Strategic Projects (Project Cargo) within the Peel Ports Group.
Larnaca charts new course with €415 million port redevelopment
After years of uncertainty, Cyprus has unveiled its clearest vision yet for the future of Larnaca Port with the largest spending on commercial port infrastructure for decades.
