Key deals

Dutch company Kotug has received the KVNR Shipping Award for its ART80-32 Hybrid Rotortugs.

Subsea technology company, Sonardyne International Ltd., UK, has appointed Robin Bjorøy as its new Managing Director.

UK-based Gobbler Boats has installed a pre-engineered system and 3M’s innovative Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid from US-headquartered Sea-Fire, on its offshore 290 oil spill recover vessel (OSRV).

French boatbuilder Piriou has delivered two 21m offshore windfarm support vessels called ‘Challenger’ and ‘Excalibur’ to UK-based North Sea Logistics. Built in Vietnam, the vessels will be operated in the North Sea.

Belgian dredging, marine engineering and environmental group, DEME, has organised supply chain events to support the UK offshore wind industry.

Leading towage and salvage specialist Multraship, through its subsidiary Novatug BV, has commissioned the construction of two Robert Allan designed Carrousel Rave Tugs (CRTs) from Damen Shipyards Group.

Rotterdam-based Alphatron Marine has introduced the AlphaEye service communication tool with real-time audio and visual support.

Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has held a naming ceremony for the first of two Shoalbusters for SMIT Amandla Marine.