Tugs & Salvage
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NewsClassNK’s first safety notation for EV transportation
The notation marks a significant milestone in enhancing safety and salvage capabilities for transporting electric vehicles (EVs) at sea
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NewsKotug to support Congo LNG project
Kotug International has won a contract to provide marine support to an LNG project off the coast of the Republic of Congo.
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NewsBody recovered as missing yacht passengers sought
British entrepreneur Mike Lynch is one of six passengers still missing from a superyacht that sank off Sicily with one male body recovered, various media have reported.
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NewsBoskalis posts ‘historically high’ results for H1 2024
Business is booming for some maritime sectors, with Royal Boskalis posting ‘historically high’ earnings for the first of the year.
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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.
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NewsDamen signs tug deal with Lithuanian Navy
The Lithuanian Navy has ordered a Damen tug as political tensions in the region put security at the forefront of port operations.
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NewsStorms hamper grounded cargo vessel salvage
Resolve Marine and Smit International were called in to salvage a grounded cargo vessel loaded with 500 tons of oil before she was battered by storm waves and broke up.
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NewsTechnology insight: electric tug power
Peter Barker takes a peek under the bonnet of electric tugs to look at Norway’s Corvus Energy’s battery systems.
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NewsIn the line of fire – salvors on the frontline
The consequences of war on commercial shipping lead to extra dangers for already risky work by salvage firms. Peter Barker reports on two companies’ activities affected by the Red Sea conflict.
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NewsNYK claims world’s first ammonia tug
NYK has claimed a world first with the successful fuelling of a tug with ammonia.
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NewsHighs and lows of salvage in 2023
The ISU’s annual review has reported increased revenue from LOF cases and increases in income from wreck removals.
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NewsFlawed navigation led to grounding - report
An MAIB report has found insufficient navigation techniques and unqualified driver led to the grounding of a swim support vessel off the Isle of Wight.
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NewsSalvors step in to save groundings, sinkings and fires
It’s been a busy half year for Dutch salvage firms, who have been called upon in a wide range of circumstances.
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NewsLloyd’s publishes new salvage contract
One of the oldest commercial contracts in existence has been re-published under a new version.
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News1,400 tons of explosive remain on WWII wreck – survey
Around 1,400 tons of explosives remain on the wreck of a World War II cargo ship that still lies on the seabed off the coast of eastern England.
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NewsDamen signs four-vessel deal with Toyota Tsusho
Damen Shipyards Group has received a four-vessel order from Toyota Tsusho as the Japanese company kicks off its first such project in Angola.
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NewsBoskalis completes Smit Lamnarco buy-out
Dutch dredging, maritime infrastructure and services giant Boskalis has issued a brief statement saying it has bought all shares in towage operator Smit Lamnalco.
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NewsSanmar builds another 7 battery-electric tugs
Sanmar is building on its experience with electric tugs with another seven on order, five for unnamed clients and a further two on spec.
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NewsDamen delivers for two Dutch tug owners
Dutch shipbuilder Damen is on course to deliver two pairs of popular tugs to two well-known domestic tug owners.
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NewsBoluda strengthens Gibraltar tug fleet in response to Red Sea crisis
Boluda has responded to a potential growing need for more tug support around the Strait of Gibraltar as more ships are forced to find alternative routes amid the Red Sea crisis.
