Tugs & Salvage

The recent delivery of Asia’s first tug powered solely by LNG provides an indication that the adoption of the fuel is attracting attention globally with elements of particular interest for Rolls-Royce and…

Sanmar Shipyard are currently working on a major seven vessel order for Aqaba and recently delivered the ‘Hashim 3’ first of four Robert Allan Terminal RAstar 2800 tugs.

Propulsion and steering systems provider Schottel Group have revealed details of the hybrid propulsion system installed in two tractor tugs delivered recently by Astilleros Armon Shipyard to Fairplay Towage.

GSS Marine Services’ new Neptune 2611 Eurocarrier ‘Marilyn M’ (pictured) has entered service with its first assignment, providing dredging support services on the Belgian coast.

Hamburg based tug owner Bugsier Reederei has placed an order for its first ever Damen built tug in the form of a ASD 2411 model to serve as a harbour tug in…

The International Salvage Union has published annual statistics for 2014 showing the value of the salvage industry to the shipping world in general and the often unrecognised contribution to environmental protection.

Global maritime giants Svitzer and Titan Salvage recently announced the merger of their salvage divisions to be known as ‘Ardent’ (see ‘MJ’ June 2015) and already have two developments to report on.

Two Scottish owners have recently taken delivery of Damen Multi Cats in a development which can be viewed alongside the growing marine renewables industry in the region.

The last in the series of four eco-friendly hybrid tugs have now been delivered to Svitzer for operation at Chevron Australia’s Gorgon LNG installation off the country’s northwest coast.

Damen are known for their ability to supply tugs from stock to tight timescales and the Gorinchem based shipbuilder recently reported on eight vessel orders covering a wide range from their portfolio.