All Svitzer articles
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NewsDon’t write off diesel yet, says Canadian tug designer Robert Allan Ltd
For almost a century, Canadian naval architect Robert Allan Ltd has shaped tug design around the world. Today, as the industry wrestles with which fuel route to navigate, the Vancouver designer is taking a pragmatic view: every fuel has its place, but there is nothing quite like diesel… yet. Director of Business Development & Marketing Jim Hyslop talks to Maritime Journal editor Debbie Mason.
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NewsTug wheelhouse glass smashes in 2 similar incidents
A Svitzer tug’s wheelhouse windows have been smashed in the second incident of its nature in five years, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has reported.
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NewsKongsberg Maritime wins four-tug tech contract
Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract from Cochin Shipyard (CSL) to deliver an integrated equipment and technology package for four of Svitzer’s next-generation full-electric TRAnsverse tugs, with options for four more vessels.
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NewsSPECIAL REPORT: The alternative fuels debate
We are on the cusp of one of the greatest transformations in history in terms of what’s going to power commercial vessels. Our Special Report shines a light on the conundrum, which is unlikely to have one solution.
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ArticleSvitzer’s EcoTow: Partnership approach to towage decarbonisation
As pressure mounts on maritime operators to decarbonise, global harbour towage giant Svitzer is promoting a concept that treats emissions reductions less as a fixed technological upgrade and more as a flexible accounting mechanism.
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NewsBREAKING NEWS: Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
As we went to press, news was coming in that Iran had opened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire.
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NewsANALYSIS: How simple operations can be fatal
With nine fatal incidents involving conventional tugs since 1998, an Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) safety bulletin on the 2023 Biter loss has put the dangers of tugs girting and capsizing under the spotlight again. Peter Barker analyses what can go terribly wrong on seemingly simple operations.
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NewsSvitzer targets charging infrastructure in port
Svitzer has partnered with Net Zero Marine to accelerate shore power and charging infrastructure across European ports
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NewsSvitzer expands its global towage capabilities
The global towage and marine solutions firm has acquired a 66.6% stake in Norwegian marine services company Buksér og Berging AS
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NewsAYK powers Svitzer hybrid tug battery renewal
AYK Energy has replaced end-of-life battery systems on the Svitzer Euro, Perentie, Boodie and Dugong tugs
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NewsLargest Thames shorepower system switched on
The largest shorepower system on London’s iconic River Thames has been switched on by Net Zero Marine (NZM) working with tug giant Svitzer.
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NewsDenmark names first electric tug
Sanmar has delivered Denmark’s first fully electric tug, cutting emissions and advancing sustainability
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NewsSvitzer takes delivery of first fully electric tug
Giant tug operator Svitzer has joined the electric tug fleet club, taking delivery of its first battery-electric tug from Sanmar’s shipyard.
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NewsSvitzer board recommends A P Moller buy-out
The majority shareholder in towage giant Svitzer has announced a recommended voluntary purchase offer for all issued shares in Svitzer with the aim of taking the company private.
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NewsBattery-methanol powered tug power supply deal
AYK Energy will supply the 6MWh battery powering the world’s first battery-methanol tug
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NewsSvitzer makes the switch to biofuels
Svitzer tugs operating at the Danish Port of Esbjerg are now running on biofuel, bringing together a coalition of port owner, tug operator and clients all sharing the same ambition of becoming carbon neutral over time.
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NewsFully electric tug heading for Scandinavia
Turkish tug builder Sanmar has signed a contract with towage and marine services provider Svitzer to build a fully electric tug to be deployed between Denmark and Sweden.
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NewsSvitzer’s EcoTow solution debuts in Australia
Svitzer and Höegh Autoliners have partnered to provide low-carbon towage services for Höegh Aurora in Australia using Svitzer’s biofuel-powered EcoTow system.
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NewsSvitzer continues to decarbonise its towing fleet
The towage and salvage expert has four new TRAnsverse tugs from Cheoy Lee Shipyards
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NewsBrazilian expansion for Svitzer Towage
Global towage service provider Svitzer has expanded its presence in Brazil with the introduction of two 70+ tonne bollard pull tugs in the Port of Itaqui in São Luís, Maranhão.
