Tugs & Salvage

Heavy lifting and transport specialist Mammoet has announced an expansion of tug and barge services in the Middle East following a strategic partnership with Astro Offshore.

Finnish towage, salvage and marine services provider Alfons Håkans has reflected on a year of renewal for the company including new tug acquisitions and disposals.

The European Tugowners Association (ETA) is predicting a year of opportunities for the industry but also challenges for a traditional business model under pressure.

Five Boluda Towage and Salvage tugs have participated in the ceremonial sailing from Cádiz of the Spanish Navy training ship ‘Juan Sebastián Elcano’ on its 91st training cruise.

This month’s round-up includes three items of news concerning orders of note with further signs of the popularity of Turkish-built tugs for UK operators.

After the usual quiet holiday period, activity is back in full swing with news dominated by deliveries and orders for Damen and more design success for Robert Allan Ltd (RAL).

UK-based Jenkins Marine has taken part in a complex operation to remove a chain ferry from its ground tackle and tow it to drydock for its regular refit.

Cargo handling specialist MacGregor has secured orders for deck machinery for eight tugs to be built in Hong Kong and a US Navy towing, salvage and rescue ship.

Tug and offshore vessel broker Century Marine Services has provided an insight into the current state of the tug and OSV market suggesting a positive future for twin-screw conventional tugs.

German tug owner Otto Wulf turned to propulsion and steering manufacturer Schottel when it had to consider the future of a tug already 30 years old.