News

Tsavliris Salvage has reported a busy first three months of 2016 attending a variety of casualties and illustrating the importance of a well-equipped and efficient global marine salvage presence.

The International Salvage Union (ISU) has published its Pollution Prevention Survey along with industry statistics for 2015, demonstrating a robust industry and its member’s role in environmental protection.

Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar has reported successful trials for its VectRA 3000 tug ‘Ares’ for Tripmare S.p.A. along with first photos of the vessel under its own power.

The first fully classified Modular Multi Cat tug/workboat (MMuC) has been delivered by Damen to a tight deadline supporting dredging operations in the Caspian Sea.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group has reported the delivery and launching of two Z-Tech 2400 Class terminal and escort tugs to owners in the US.

A Dutch consultancy is proposing a new design of escort tug utilising diesel electric and battery power and featuring a totally enclosed winch.

Cork, Ireland-based Celtic Tugs has taken delivery of a new tug, described as being expected to ‘rejuvenate the company’s existing fleet of three tugs’ already owned and in operation by the company.’

Voith GmbH has provided more information on the order from Multraship for two Carrousel RAVE tugs featuring Voith Schneider propulsion units.

GSS Marine Services has increased its Damen tug fleet with the recent christening of the Shoalbuster 3209 Wil S at the builder’s yard at Hardinxveld, the Netherlands.