Author: Importer

Recent weeks have seen a steady stream of news on the delivery and order front with strong European domination but also including global involvement within the tug building industry.

Rolls-Royce has won an order to supply engines for a series of tugs being built in Brazil, continuing a long-established relationship with the Itajai-based shipyard.

In another example of bespoke contracts for specific operations, Smit Lamnalco has won a long-term deal covering provision of marine services to the Bahrain LNG Terminal.

In a scene reminiscent of earlier days of intense activity in the North Sea oil and gas industry, five anchor-handling tugs with a combined total of 150,000hp have completed the tow out…

The long-running salvage operation following the cargo fire on the container ship Maersk Honam is close to a conclusion following the vessel’s berthing in Jebel Ali Port