Tugs & Salvage

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

A prompt response from regulatory authorities and commercial contractors has minimised disruption on a busy Dutch inland waterway following a collision between two barges.

In much of the tug industry, rope has been regarded as a commodity – if it breaks, throw it away and replace it”, has often been the mantra.

Tsavliris Salvage is never far away from the news with its activities, recently reporting its role in two salvage operations of note.

Smit Salvage, part of Boskalis group is one of the best known global salvage companies and has reported a busy second half of 2017 and start to 2018.

Shanghai Salvage Company (SSC) is preparing to continue with the wreck removal operation of the ill-fated Kea Trader in the South Pacific.

Two items of news from the International Salvage Union have drawn attention to the value of experienced personnel representing the interests of the industry and overseeing casualty response activity.

Global salvage specialists Ardent and Smit Salvage are engaged in a major salvage operation following a container ship fire in the Arabian Sea.

Marine salvage company Ardent has formed a partnership with two Greek companies aimed at providing a better response capability in the Eastern Mediterranean and adjacent waters.

Tsavliris Salvage, known for its success with Lloyd’s Open Form salvage operations has strengthened its fleet with the acquisition of a new US-built tug.

Albwardy Damen shipyard in Sharjah UAE has won a Superbrands 2018 award recognising its shipbuilding success, of course including the construction of tugs.

Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) has announced that Turkey’s Uzmar Shipyard has officially joined its Century Club with construction underway on the 100th RAL designed tug.

Designed in Spain and built in Turkey for Italian owners, the recently launched multipurpose escort tug Paraggi is another example of Mediterranean-based tug production activity.

News that Svitzer has appointed two new managing directors to operate in the UK allows for a closer look at the people ashore who support those at sea.

Damen Shipyards has delivered the final Shoalbuster of a three-vessel order for operation in the shallow water areas of the Caspian Sea.

Kotug Australia and Teekay Shipping Australia Pty Ltd have announced the successful conclusion of a deal to reshape KT Maritime Services Australia Pty Ltd.

In another significant item of news in this edition concerning innovative tugs, Svitzer has announced the addition of two new tractors for its European fleet.

Edison Chouest Offshore is readying a fleet of tugs and oil response vessels as it prepares to take over towage and associated support duties at Valdez Marine Terminal.