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.