Tugs & Salvage
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NewsSustainable tug upgrade for New Zealand port
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Port Marlborough New Zealand (PMNZ) to deliver a newbuild tug
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NewsHydrogen-electric tug first for China
Constructed by Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard, the ’Qing Dian Tuo 1’ has been delivered to Qingdao Port
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NewsMarine batteries on cusp of mass adoption
AYK Energy’s winning DNV Class approval for its marine batteries sets the stage for mass adoption in the industry, says founder and CEO Chris Kruger.
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NewsKongsberg wins contract for 34 thrusters
Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to supply 17 shipsets of its US azimuth thrusters to Turkish shipyard Sanmar.
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NewsTomorrow's raising of sunk superyacht ‘Bayesian’ to be live streamed
The raising of superyacht ‘Bayesian’ after a year on the bottom of the sea will be live streamed this weekend, beginning now.
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NewsSanmar delivers high-tech tugboat
Sanmar has delivered an eco-friendly, high-tech tug to Buksér og Berging for operations in Stavanger
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NewsSPOTLIGHT: Electric tugs on the charge
Reviewing the development of battery-powered tugs has parallels with choices owners face when considering which of the emerging alternative fuels to opt for to present a ‘greener’ image and greater efficiency with their new investment.
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NewsZF launches non-clutchable marine transmission series
Global technology firm ZF has developed an ENC (electric non-clutchable) transmission series designed explicitly for pure electric vessels such as tugs and ferries.
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NewsDutch Coastguard found wanting in fatal ‘Fremantle’ fire
A Dutch Safety Board report has found the Dutch Coastguard’s response to the Fremantle Highway fire in 2023, which resulted in one death, was not ’sufficiently able to assume control’.
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NewsSanmar on the crest of an electric wave of tugs
Sanmar is on the crest of a wave of electric tugs, with eight delivered and another six under build at its shipyard in Tuzla, Turkey.
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NewsAdvanced protection for heavy-duty marine diesel engines
Castrol’s new Rivermax 15W-40 CK-4/E9 is a next-generation marine lubricant designed for tug and ferry engines
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NewsStrengthened protocols for firefighting tugs
The BTA’s new guide is the first UK-specific resource of its kind, offering vital direction for tug operators on effective firefighting
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NewsMed Marine enjoys strong 2025 start
Med Marine expands its presence across Europe with five new tugboat contracts
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NewsShipwrecks, fires and abandoned ships: Inside international salvage missions
The International Salvage Union’s latest report reveals 15 high-stakes missions this year as a reminder that in marine salvage, no two battles are ever the same.
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NewsDamen signs multiple tug contracts
Damen Shipyards Group has signed contracts to deliver four tugs to Fairplay Towage, including a vessel for Neue Schleppdampfschiffsreederei Louis Meyer.
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NewsPioneering zero-emission harbour operations
Noatum Maritime is pioneering zero-emission harbour operations in the UAE with 100% electric tugs and pilot boat
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NewsTurkish build expertise for Damen Stan Tug double
With the design and licence provided by Damen, Arena Offshore will construct the Stan Tugs 1606 at its own facilities in Istanbul
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NewsSalvage heroes – a tale of two ships
As the salvage comes to an end of the Solong and Stena Immaculate vessels that were involved in a collision in the North Sea last month, Peter Barker examines the work involved in getting them back to shore.
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NewsMAIB issues warning after tug almost capsizes
The near capsize of a small tug has prompted the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) to issue warnings about safe speed and using a towline gob rope in its latest safety round-up.
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NewsSAAM and Caterpillar team up on alternative power
SAAM Towage is partnering with Caterpillar Marine to explore alternative power solutions
