Tugs & Salvage – Page 28
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NewsTug crews living with Covid-19
With a global operation Kotug had to adapt to Covid-19, including the very human side of how seafarers were affected by disrupted crew changes.
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NewsCamera transformation for Wilson Sons tugs
In a project already underway, 480 CCTV cameras and a local internet network are being installed across Wilson Sons’ Brazilian tug fleet.
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NewsTarge Towing mourns the loss of tug master
Directors and staff at Targe Towing are mourning the tragic loss of one of their longest serving tug masters in a rail accident in a remote area of Scotland.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
With just three deliveries and three orders of note this month we can examine some interesting items of news in more detail.
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NewsOut with the old in with the new for Sanmar
Sanmar Shipyards has announced it is to discontinue its successful Sanmar, Dogançay and Ulupinar series of tugs.
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NewsDutch tug training in South Africa
Rotterdam-based Tug Training & Consultancy (TTC) has signed an MoU with South African Maritime Training Academy (SAMTRA) to train tug masters, ship pilots and captains.
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NewsBusy Boluda
Boluda Towage has reported its part in the North Sea Port nautical partnership, handling the world’s largest container ship and a rebranding for one of its deepsea tugs.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Despite Covid-19 disruptions, this month’s look at the world of tug construction has news of no fewer than 32 vessels either delivered or recently ordered.
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NewsOSD-IMT expands its tractor tug series
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands-based ship designer OSD-IMT has expanded its range of tugs with the unveiling of a new multi-purpose tractor tug design.
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NewsSvitzer announces contract renewals
Svitzer has announced three contract extensions and a new towage service provision agreement demonstrating the global reach of major tug operators.
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NewsSalvage round-up
High-profile shipping casualties attract the mainstream media with little mention of potential disasters averted through timely professional salvage intervention including a handful mentioned here.
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NewsKongsberg thrusters for fully electric tug
Kongsberg Maritime’s azimuth thrusters have been selected to power a fully electric shiphandling tug, the first of its kind in the world.
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NewsNot rocket science for Crowley
US family and employee-owned towage company Crowley has described its part in the loadout of a mobile spacecraft launch platform.
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NewsTug operators adapt to life with Covid-19
Vital support sectors of the maritime world affected by Covid-19 are having to adopt new ways of operating in a world facing severe restrictions.
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NewsABB to power Asia’s first LNG hybrid tug
Swiss technology company ABB Group has outlined its involvement in the newbuilding LNG-powered tug under construction for operation in the Port of Singapore.
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NewsTug deliveries round-up
Seven new tug deliveries held over from last month from Damen Shipyards Group are examined here including a closer look at the design types and new owners.
