Tugs & Salvage

Rotterdam-based Tug Training & Consultancy (TTC) is providing on-the-job tug master and pilot training aimed at enhancing efficiency and team work for ships using Khalifa Port.

The European Tugowners Association (ETA) together with other stakeholders has taken a clear joint stand in relation to Consortia Block Exemption Regulations.

Damen Shipyards Group has announced that its marine winches sold under the name of Damen Marine Components (DMC) are to be made available on the open market.

Med Marine is providing a steady stream of news of late reporting two additions to its fleet of tugs and an agreement to build a new design of tug.

Fires originating in the cargo on container ships continues to make news but what does this mean for the salvage industry? Peter Barker investigates.

Shiphandling may be routine to the tug world but what does it actually involve? Peter Barker joined the crew of Kotug Smit’s Innovation in Rotterdam.

“It’s not about the boats we offer, it’s about the crews that operate them” the motto of Carmet Tug Company as it celebrates 30 years on the Manchester Ship Canal.

The longstanding cooperation between Schottel and McAllister Towing continues with an order for two propulsion units for a newbuild escort and harbour tug.

A dramatic increase in traffic in the Ghanaian ports of Tema and Takoradi has led to port expansion projects and in turn the requirement for additional shiphandling tugs.

Technology group Wärtsilä is evaluating the operational results from its propulsion system installed in two tugs operated by the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety.

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is contributing to the development of local skills for crewing its tugs with its cadet training programme.

Robert Allan Ltd has provided details of the recent flurry of orders and deliveries of its successful Z-Tech series of tugs.

The International Salvage Union’s annual Associate Members’ Day has revealed results of its 2018 Pollution Prevention Survey and a reminder of the importance of the industry.

During a busy period for the salvage industry we examine three operations including the salvage of a Norwegian frigate, a capsized pipe-layer and another container ship fire.

Coinciding with International Woman’s Day Svitzer provided news of its hiring of the first 100% female tug crew for the Dominican Republic.

Propulsion system manufacturer Schottel and towage service provider Svitzer have developed a new hybrid propulsion concept distinguished by its simplicity.

MAN Energy Solutions has secured a notable order to supply the first IMO Tier III-compliant engines for shiphandling tug operations in the Mediterranean.

Kotug International BV and Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to sell their joint venture company Kotug Smit Towage to Boluda Group.

Another busy period for tug builders brings news on a global scale but this month we examine orders and deliveries for twelve vessels with a European theme.

Greek maritime service provider Gigilinis Shipping Group has welcomed two new vessels into its fleet of tugs serving Greek ports.