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SPECIAL REPORTS

SPECIAL REPORTS

Half a century after South Africa pioneered state-funded emergency towing vessels, debate continues over whether governments or commercial operators should finance rapid maritime rescue and pollution prevention services.

By By Peter Barker · 29th June 2026

Emergency rescue towing: who should shoulder the cost when ships founder?

By By Peter Barker · 29th June 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

A modern addition will be made to the Netherlands’ Coastguard in 2026 with an order for a Damen Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 5009.

14th November 2025

Dutch Coastguard strengthens fleet with ‘Enforcer’

14th November 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Multraship is supplying the Netherlands Coastguard with emergency tugs for North Sea windfarms.

11th July 2022

Emergency tugs for the North Sea

11th July 2022