Tugs & Salvage

The European Tugowners Association (ETA) has debated safe harbour towage operations and the business prospects of the industry at its annual meeting in Limassol.

IHC has revealed a new escort tug design aimed at addressing safety considerations, particularly with the handling of LNG carriers.

Damen Marine Components (DMC) has expanded its component supply network with its acquisition of Dutch systems manufacturer WK Hydraulics.

Activity in the tug design and construction market shows no sign of letting up with no fewer than 10 items of news to report this month

Boskalis subsidiary Smit Salvage has been appointed salvor for two tankers and their cargo following suspected attacks on the vessels in the Gulf of Oman.

The UK has a new SOSREP with the appointment of Stephan Hennig by the MCA to the role of overseeing the UK’s response to accidents at sea.

A snapshot of activity covering just a few months makes it clear there will always be work for the global salvage industry.

Towing’s global influence is reflected in news from Svitzer concerning expansion in Brazil, a contract signing in the Caribbean and divesting of its Portuguese operation.

Dutch ship designer OSD-IMT has rekindled memories of its history with a new design of compact anchor-handling tug.

Some months produce something of a drought when reporting new tug deliveries, not so this time around with ten new arrivals to mention, eight of which emanate from Damen Shipyards.