Tugs & Salvage – Page 37
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Recent weeks have seen a steady stream of news on the delivery and order front with strong European domination but also including global involvement within the tug building industry.
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NewsRolls-Royce engines for new Brazilian tugs
Rolls-Royce has won an order to supply engines for a series of tugs being built in Brazil, continuing a long-established relationship with the Itajai-based shipyard.
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NewsBahrain LNG terminal contract success for Smit Lamnalco
In another example of bespoke contracts for specific operations, Smit Lamnalco has won a long-term deal covering provision of marine services to the Bahrain LNG Terminal.
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News‘Maersk Honam’ salvage draws to a close
The long-running salvage operation following the cargo fire on the container ship Maersk Honam is close to a conclusion following the vessel’s berthing in Jebel Ali Port
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NewsSunken barge raised in the Netherlands
A prompt response from regulatory authorities and commercial contractors has minimised disruption on a busy Dutch inland waterway following a collision between two barges.
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NewsImproving the tow line – the vital link
In much of the tug industry, rope has been regarded as a commodity – "if it breaks, throw it away and replace it”, has often been the mantra.
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NewsDouble salvage operations for TsavlirisDouble salvage operations for Tsavliris
Tsavliris Salvage is never far away from the news with its activities, recently reporting its role in two salvage operations of note.
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NewsBusy times for Smit Salvage
Smit Salvage, part of Boskalis group is one of the best known global salvage companies and has reported a busy second half of 2017 and start to 2018.
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News‘Kea Trader’ wreck removal enters a new phase
Shanghai Salvage Company (SSC) is preparing to continue with the wreck removal operation of the ill-fated ''Kea Trader'' in the South Pacific.
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NewsISU appoints new Secretary General and honours former SOSREP
Two items of news from the International Salvage Union have drawn attention to the value of experienced personnel representing the interests of the industry and overseeing casualty response activity.
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NewsSalvors battle container ship fire
Global salvage specialists Ardent and Smit Salvage are engaged in a major salvage operation following a container ship fire in the Arabian Sea.
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NewsArdent forms alliance in the Eastern Mediterranean
Marine salvage company Ardent has formed a partnership with two Greek companies aimed at providing a better response capability in the Eastern Mediterranean and adjacent waters.
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NewsPrestigious branding award for Albwardy Damen
Albwardy Damen shipyard in Sharjah UAE has won a Superbrands 2018 award recognising its shipbuilding success, of course including the construction of tugs.
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NewsUzmar Shipyard joins the Robert Allan Century Club
Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) has announced that Turkey’s Uzmar Shipyard has officially joined its Century Club with construction underway on the 100th RAL designed tug.
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NewsMediterranean expertise in new powerful escort tug
Designed in Spain and built in Turkey for Italian owners, the recently launched multipurpose escort tug ''Paraggi'' is another example of Mediterranean-based tug production activity.
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NewsSvitzer appoints two new UK managers
News that Svitzer has appointed two new managing directors to operate in the UK allows for a closer look at the people ashore who support those at sea.
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NewsDamen completes Caspian Shoalbuster trio order
Damen Shipyards has delivered the final Shoalbuster of a three-vessel order for operation in the shallow water areas of the Caspian Sea.
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NewsKotug takes full control of KT Maritime
Kotug Australia and Teekay Shipping Australia Pty Ltd have announced the successful conclusion of a deal to reshape KT Maritime Services Australia Pty Ltd.
