Tugs & Salvage
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NewsFirst electric tug for European port delivered to Antwerp
The first fully electric tug to operate in a European port is one of six built by Damen and delivered to Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
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NewsSanmar tug number eight for P&O Maritime Logistics
The P&O Gaynde is based on the RAstar 2900SX ASD escort tug design from Canadian naval architect Robert Allan Ltd
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NewsMAIB report reveals safety concerns in Greenock tug sinking
The report raised critical marine safety issues, particularly regarding the limited training of marine pilots
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NewsChange of role for ‘Buzzard’ jack-up barge
A jack-up barge built over 40 years ago is starting a new life in the offshore oil and gas industry in West Africa
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NewsPiriou delivers tugs to Port of Saint-Malo
French shipbuilder Chantiers Piriou has delivered two compact tugs to Saint-Malo as part of a fleet renewal programme and designed for operation in the Brittany port’s lock system.
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NewsTug destined for civils projects christened
Multraship christens a new Damen-built tug that will play an instrumental part in two major civil engineering projects.
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NewsMajor LNG support contract for Kotug
Towage service provider Kotug International has secured a major contract that will see four Robert Allan-designed ASD tugs deployed to support an LNG project off the coast of West Africa.
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News'Ruby': Ticking time bomb or damp squib?
With the bulk carrier Ruby’s troubles now entering the next phase, Peter Barker reflects on how this otherwise typical voyage – albeit with a dangerous cargo and some problems along the way – grabbed the world’s attention.
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News'Pressure cooker' of decisions to deal with sunken barge
The salvage of a sinking sand-laden barge was described as a ‘pressure cooker’ of difficult decisions by salvors.
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NewsBoluda expands operations into Finland with purchase
Boluda has expanded its towing presence into Scandinavia with the purchase of Finnish firm Yxpila Hinaus-Bogsering.
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NewsBurnt-out cargo vessel loaded at Rotterdam
The car carrier that caught fire over a year ago, killing one crew member, has been returned to Rotterdam before she heads off to a new life in the Far East.
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NewsBusy times for European salvors
Salvage call-outs: Peter Barker reports on a busy few weeks for Europe’s salvage companies.
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NewsDamaged tanker odyssey for Greek salvor
An operation to offload, salvage and repair a stricken tanker has been made all the more complicated by geopolitical issues. Peter Barker reports.
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NewsBlazes and groundings for Smit Salvage
One of Europe’s most important salvage firms has been responding to fires, groundings and pollutant removal in a busy few months.
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NewsMCA publishes draft towing guidance
The increasing number of floating and partially submerged offshore structures has prompted the UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) to set out draft guidance on towing requirements.
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NewsMarine People welcomes new firm to the family
A third Dutch family-owned maritime firm has come under the Marine People banner, bringing its collection of vessels to the party.
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NewsETA hits back at EU emissions rules
The European Tugowners Association has hit back at EU plans to impose emissions reporting regulations, saying they are unsuitable for the complexity of vessels involved, and could result in major admin headaches.
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NewsSix tugs blessed at Scottish port
One of the UK’s largest port operators has blessed six tugs at its Scottish Port of Leith.
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NewsTwo OST 22 tugs delivered to Saint-Malo
Saint-Malo has boosted its fleet with two new tugs delivered by French shipbuilder Piriou.
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NewsDamen seals compact tug order for Polish owner
Peter Barker has a close look at an efficient shiphandling tug whose importance isn’t all about power and size.
