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CTV builder calls time on future fuel ‘greenwashing’
‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ vessels are not the future, says Farra Marine CEO Martin Rice, adding he will embrace future technology ‘when it works’.
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New managers for Jenkins Marine vessels
Two vessels out of the Jenkins Marine fleet are now being managed by Landfall Marine in the Netherlands.
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Cemex completes dredging at London’s largest port
London’s largest port, the Port of Tilbury, has had 20,000m3 of spoil dredged from berths to allow today’s huge ships to dock.
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OPINION: How workboats can achieve ‘near zero’ emissions now
While maritime industry headlines have been dominated by cargo owners’ latest orders of alternative-fuelled vessels or the steady adoption of energy efficiency technologies by some bold first movers, the workboat sector has been quietly, yet dramatically, innovating.
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Value of what’s saved overrides cost of saving it - ISU
On its annual Associate Members’ Day, the president of the International Salvage Union stressed that the focus should always be on the value of what can be saved rather than the cost of saving it.
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Battery system selected for Kotug’s E-Pusher
The Netherlands-based EST-Floattech has been selected to supply the containerised energy solution for Kotug International’s E-Pusher, claimed to be the world’s first fully electric pusher tug.
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Circular shipbreaking launched by Damen
A pilot project to dismantle a small tug and re-use as much as possible has been set up by Dutch tug builder Damen.
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World’s first LNG Voith tractor tug launched
Uzmar has launched a Robert Allan-designed Voith-propelled tractor tug, the world’s first with LNG dual-fuel propulsion, the designer says.
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Autonomous USV marks milestone for Sea Machines
Marine autonomous technology specialist Sea Machines Robotics has unveiled its last innovation in unmanned surface vessels
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Chartwell Marine expands its CTV build programme
The Brevity Class CTV is one of three Chartwell-designed ‘stock’ boats to be constructed by Diverse Marine
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Wärtsilä launches propulsion system for tugs & ferries
Wärtsilä has launched a high-performance thruster and propulsion package for tugs, offshore vessels and ferries.
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EST-Floattech power for Electric-Landing Utility Vessel first
Coastal Workboats has opted for EST-Floattech battery systems
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Scorpion RIBs goes into administration
Lymington Boat Makers – formerly known as Scorpion RIBs – has been put up for sale following falling sales and inflation.
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Pilot boat launched at Belfast Harbour
A new £1.5m (€1.75m) pilot boat has been launched at Belfast Harbour.
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2nd dual-fuel ferry launched in Scotland
A second dual-fuel ro-ro ferry has been launched on the River Clyde in Scotland.
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Groundings, fires, breakdowns – busy start to 2024
From groundings to clearing up plastic pellets, it’s been a busy start to the year for marine salvors, reports Peter Barker.
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SOV launched to work on French OSW farm
Edda Wind has taken delivery of a new service operation vessel to operate at the St Brieuc offshore wind farm.
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Agreement signed to build A-Class WTIV
Two of the best-known firms in offshore installation have signed a long-term agreement to build a much-needed new vessel.
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Padmos signs up to build Kotug E-Pusher tugs
Dutch vessel builder Padmos has won a contract to build the entire range of E-Pusher tugs for Kotug International.
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MHO-Co unveils pair of electric CTVs
Danfoss and Volvo Penta engines have been unveiled in two new CTVs that do not use diesel engines for propulsion.