Peter Barker
Towlines
NewsFirst electric tug for European port delivered to Antwerp
The first fully electric tug to operate in a European port is one of six built by Damen and delivered to Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
NewsEmission-free steel for Norwegian supply ships
Sweden’s SSAB will supply emission-free steel for two supply ships being built by Salthammer Båtbryggeri AS
NewsSanmar tug number eight for P&O Maritime Logistics
The P&O Gaynde is based on the RAstar 2900SX ASD escort tug design from Canadian naval architect Robert Allan Ltd
NewsChange of role for ‘Buzzard’ jack-up barge
A jack-up barge built over 40 years ago is starting a new life in the offshore oil and gas industry in West Africa
NewsPiriou delivers tugs to Port of Saint-Malo
French shipbuilder Chantiers Piriou has delivered two compact tugs to Saint-Malo as part of a fleet renewal programme and designed for operation in the Brittany port’s lock system.
NewsTug destined for civils projects christened
Multraship christens a new Damen-built tug that will play an instrumental part in two major civil engineering projects.
News'Pressure cooker' of decisions to deal with sunken barge
The salvage of a sinking sand-laden barge was described as a ‘pressure cooker’ of difficult decisions by salvors.
NewsBusy times for European salvors
Salvage call-outs: Peter Barker reports on a busy few weeks for Europe’s salvage companies.
NewsMCA publishes draft towing guidance
The increasing number of floating and partially submerged offshore structures has prompted the UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) to set out draft guidance on towing requirements.
NewsMarine People welcomes new firm to the family
A third Dutch family-owned maritime firm has come under the Marine People banner, bringing its collection of vessels to the party.
NewsETA hits back at EU emissions rules
The European Tugowners Association has hit back at EU plans to impose emissions reporting regulations, saying they are unsuitable for the complexity of vessels involved, and could result in major admin headaches.
NewsTurning the volume down installing wind farms
Turning down the volume while installing and decommissioning offshore wind turbines is an important factor now being addressed by Dutch firm IQIP.
NewsBlazing oil tanker disaster averted by salvors
Salvors have saved a million barrels of crude oil from causing unprecedented ocean pollution after towing the blazing tanker Sounion to safety.
NewsSvitzer’s first TRAnsverse tug delivered
Sanmar Shipyards, Robert Allan and Svitzer have delivered an innovative tug that will ultimately use electric propulsion with methanol fuels cells.
NewsTrio of tug deliveries by Sanmar
Peter Barker dives into the latest deliveries by one of Turkey’s best-known shipyards, Sanmar.
NewsTender issued for electric ferries for Scotland
A tender has been issued for the first phase of a small vessel replacement programme in Scotland.
NewsOffshore wind prompts project cargo expansion
The growth of the wind sector has meant demand is also growing for project cargo ships to transport the massive turbine blades and other components.
NewsNew WTIV has 70m depth capability
Danish wind farm installation specialist Cadeler has taken delivery of a Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) that can operate in ocean depths of 70 metres.
NewsNew Voith propellers for Hamburg ferries
The first of three hybrid ferries for the Port of Hamburg has been commissioned featuring new five-bladed electric Voith Schneider propellers.
NewsSanmar bags Turkish government tug contract
Turkey’s coastal safety directorate has ordered two powerful tugs from Sanmar to enhance its already extensive fleet of vessels.
