Tugs & Salvage
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NYK 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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Highs 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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Flawed 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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Salvors 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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Lloyd’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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1,400 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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Damen 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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Boskalis 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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Sanmar 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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Damen 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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Boluda 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.
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Powerful new tug protects Spain’s coastline
A powerful new rescue vessel has entered service with Salvamento Marítimo (SASEMAR), Spain’s maritime search and rescue agency, joining the society’s already large and impressive fleet of rescue vessels.
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Collaboration enhances tug provision at Halifax
Svitzer has announced it will boost services at the Port of Halifax in Canada with two new escort tugs.
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Engine control issue leads to collision
7,000 litres of marine diesel oil were spilled when a moored fishing vessel collided with an unmanned tug, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch has reported.
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Another Boluda purchase confirmed
Towage giant Boluda has confirmed its acquisition of Les Abeilles International in a move that will strengthen its operations in the French Atlantic and Mediterranean.
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New arrival for Scottish workboat owner
While the large tug operators often hit the headlines, there’s an awful lot going on ‘under the radar’ with smaller fleets working away. Peter Barker has a look at Inverlussa, in Scotland.
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British Isles takes top spot for shipping incidents
Most shipping incidents over the past 10 years have occurred around the British Isles, the annual Allianz Commercial Safety and Shipping Review for 2024 has found.
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‘Multratug 35’ christened in Terneuzen
A new tug has been christened at Multraship’s home in the Netherlands, the first of an identical pair built by Damen in Vietnam.
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Different delivery methods for new tugs
Delivering new tugs to customers is trickier now that the shipyards can be the other side of the world from their customers. Peter Barker explores two main methods of delivery.
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First hybrid LNG tugboat begins operation
The world’s first hybrid LNG tugboat has begun regular operation at the Port of Singapore