Tugs & Salvage

DynaRep Shipping Consultants has announced expansion plans involving collaborations with Fairplay Towage Group Germany and Marina Offshore Singapore.

Williams Shipping has demonstrated its land and sea capabilities transferring part of an oil refinery from shore to ship.

Helsinki-based Wärtsilä has achieved what it calls a “breakthrough” in its IntelliTug project with trials underway following installation of a DP system on the tug PSA Polaris.

Towage company Svitzer and technology services provider Rolls-Royce have signed a long-term service agreement covering the preventative spare parts supply for 17 tugs powered by MTU Series 4000 engines.

Boluda Towage Europe has taken a further step towards operating an environmentally friendly fleet with Europe’s first tug retrofit to meet IMO Tier III standards.

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its report on the investigation into an accident where a tug’s chief engineer lost his life boarding his vessel.

Following the customary lull over the holiday period, tug delivery and orders since the last round-up show every sign of continuing the healthy activity of 2019.

The International Salvage Union has reported a positive reaction from respondents to research commissioned to properly understand how itself and the salvage industry is regarded.

The independent and confidential CHIRP maritime incident reporting system has focused on tug safety issues including problems handling heavy tow lines.

Following a busy 2019 for deliveries and orders, 2020 starts somewhat quieter and includes further investment by Boluda following its takeover of Kotug Smit Towage last year.