Tugs & Salvage

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.