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TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Norwegian company Miko Marine AS is reporting imminent first use of its innovative oil extraction technology following a detailed assessment of its sustainability and practical benefits.

9th May 2016

Moskito – sucking oil from sunken victims of war

9th May 2016

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

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.

9th May 2016

Tsavliris reports busy times

9th May 2016

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

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.

9th May 2016

ISU reflects on a busy 2015

9th May 2016

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

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.

9th May 2016

TOWLINES

9th May 2016

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

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.

9th May 2016

Assembling a modular solution

9th May 2016

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

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

9th May 2016

Two new Z-Tech tugs for American owners

9th May 2016

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

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

9th May 2016

Dutch proposal for innovative escort tug

9th May 2016

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Propulsion and steering system manufacturer Schottel Group is regularly mentioned in Tugs & Towing when reviewing new tugs and a reorganisation within the group will now see greater benefits for its customers.

9th May 2016

Schottel intensifies customer service

9th May 2016

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

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.’

9th May 2016

New arrival for Celtic Tugs

9th May 2016

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

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

9th May 2016

Details from Voith on the Carrousel RAVE tug

9th May 2016

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

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.

9th May 2016

GSS adds to its Shoalbuster fleet

9th May 2016

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

According to a new OECD report, the ocean economy is expected to more than double in size to be worth over US$3.2 trillion by 2030 with more sustainable development.

6th May 2016

OECD report predicts ocean economy to double

6th May 2016

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

The Port of Antwerp Authority has launched an international survey to help make its proposed water bus a reality.

5th May 2016

Antwerp launches market survey for water bus

5th May 2016

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Boluda France has taken delivery of two new ASD tugs, part of a programme of extension and fleet renewal which will see the number of tugs in its fleet reach the 250…

5th May 2016

Two additions for Boluda France

5th May 2016

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

According to Keith Bradford, Technical Manager for US-headquartered Drew Marine Signal & Safety, manufacturer of Pains Wessex and Comet products, there are various options available for the disposal of time expired pyrotechnics.

5th May 2016

Safe and legal flare disposal for commercial vessel operators

5th May 2016

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

UK-based supplier of satellite handsets, Global Telesat Communications has announced the arrival of the new Thuraya SatSleeve+, a slip-on booster to turn an existing smartphone into a satellite phone.

5th May 2016

Satsleeve booster

5th May 2016

NAVAIDS

NAVAIDS

Sabik, a division of the US-headquartered Carmanah Technologies Corporation has introduced a new Bluetooth control app based on Bluetooth Smart technology.

5th May 2016

Bluetooth controlled navaids

5th May 2016

MONITORING & CONTROL

MONITORING & CONTROL

ABB, the Swiss power and automation technology group, unveiled its new Remote Condition Monitoring service at this year’s Handover Fair.

4th May 2016

ABB’s new Remote Condition Monitoring

4th May 2016

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

The International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have agreed to invest $3M in Ukrainian marine training.

4th May 2016

IMEC and ITF invest in Ukraine marine training

4th May 2016

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm), part of Netherlands-headquartered Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, is currently undertaking a major modification and maintenance project on the jack-up vessel ‘Sea Installer’.

4th May 2016

‘Sea Installer’ upgrade

4th May 2016

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Danelec Marine has opened a new European distribution centre in Copenhagen to better serve its growing business regionally. Managed by GEODIS, a leading global supply chain command company, the distribution centre will…

4th May 2016

European distribution centre

4th May 2016

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

US-headquartered satellite service provider Intelsat S.A., and Kymeta Corporation, a developer of metamaterials-based antenna technology, have announced an agreement to design and produce innovative, flat, electronically steerable, Ku-band mTenna satellite antenna solutions…

4th May 2016

Intelsat and Kymeta

4th May 2016

NAVAIDS

NAVAIDS

French manufacturer FullOceans says it has brought an innovative approach to the navigation aid equipment market thanks to a new fixed pricing model delivered through an online shop.

4th May 2016

Navaids off the shelf

4th May 2016