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Crowley supports platform tow-out
Crowley Maritime Corporation has played a leading role in the tow-out of a tension leg platform in the US Gulf demonstrating the era of large oil and gas platforms in deep water is still alive and well.
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NewsShetland’s replacement tug saga settled
Shetland Islands Council has decided to proceed with the purchase of a chartered tug after the harbour board added an authoritative voice of support to acquiring the vessel outright.
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NewsDual-fuel tug debut for new Schottel nozzle
German propulsion provider Schottel has marked up its first reference for a new thruster nozzle in the SDV45 VarioDuct design for a series of three Spanish-built dual-fuel tugs for Norway’s Østensjø Rederi.
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News‘Transocean Winner’ grounding investigation released
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its report into the loss of tow and subsequent grounding of the semi-submersible rig ‘Transocean Winner’ in August 2016.
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NewsMTU high-speed engines for powerful Sanmar-built tugs
Rolls-Royce has provided details of its current activities with Turkish shipyard Sanmar including the claimed first high-speed diesel engine provision for tugs with 90 tonnes bollard pull.
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More global expansion for Svitzer
Another example of consolidation and the forming of working arrangements between tug owners and operators has been reported with news that Svitzer and Rebosado are to cooperate with port towage provision in Portugal.
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NewsDelivery round-up
This month’s look at new arrivals to the tug world is as usual a global affair but with a European accent covering nine vessels, also with mention of two deliveries of note from Malaysia and North America.
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NewsGB£1.35bn Queensferry Crossing open
The GB£1.35bn Queensferry Crossing has been opened by the Scottish Government to replace the Forth Road Bridge as the main road route between Edinburgh and Fife.
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NewsVeteran cargo ship sails again after refit
The two-masted schooner ''Avontuur'' - nearly 100 years old and once regarded as one of the last true cargo sailing ships of the last century - is back at sea again.
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NewsNobiskrug tackles specialist work
It’s proving a busy time in the boat repair and maintenance sector for Nobiskrug Shipyard and its sister yards in North Germany.
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NewsEco engine swap is first of several
The 24.5m Hamburg excursion boat ''Serrahn Star'' is back in service after swapping its old engines for a more eco-friendly and economical propulsion system and owner Heiko Buhr says similar conversions will follow on other boats in his fleet.
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NewsFire retardant lifejacket 1
Safety solution provider Survitec has expanded its Crewsaver Workvest range by launching the new Crewfit XD Fire Retardant lifejacket.
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NewsFlagship praise
Suzuki Motor Corporation’s new flagship four-stroke outboard motor, the DF350A, has received the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) 2017 IBEX Innovation Award for outboard motors at the International Boat Builder’s Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), which was held in Tampa Florida, USA, from September 19th to 21st.
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NewsiDock awarded
The iDock joystick piloting system from US outboard motor manufacturer Evinrude has been awarded the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) Innovation Award in the Propulsion Parts, Propellers category at the 2017 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX).
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ROV test tank
M2 Subsea, a global independent provider of ROV services, has unveiled its recently commissioned purpose-built test tank at the company’s base in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, UK.
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Wilhelmsen invests with offshore wind in mind
With effect from 26 September 2017, Wilhelmsen has increased its shareholding in NorSea Group from 40% to approximately 72%.
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NewsNew Palfinger Fast Rescue Boat
In 2016, Harding Safety and Palfinger Marine merged into one company. Now the first product combining the lifesaving systems expertise of former Harding and the boat expertise of Palfinger Marine’s professional boats division has been introduced to the market: The new generation FRSQ 630 fast rescue boat.
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NewsUAV technology rises to offshore renewables challenges
According to drone operator Texo Drone Services, across the offshore renewables industry, UAV technology is now an established and essential part of maintenance inspections and surveys.
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NewsNew harbourmaster at Port of Milford Haven
A former Commanding Officer with the Royal Navy has been appointed the new harbourmaster at the Port of Milford Haven.
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NewsReliable lubrication for vertical lifting bridge
According to lubrication specialist Klüber, high-performance lubricants played a major role in Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas vertical-lift bridge project in Bordeaux, France.
