Tugs & Salvage – Page 12
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NewsTug orders, delivery (February 2023)
At least 8 vessels are on order or have been delivered for February
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NewsISU raises fire risk issue at conference
Larger ships and fire hazards - particularly where batteries are concerned - were among topics discussed at the Seatrade Maritime annual Salvage & Wreck event.
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NewsTri-party agreement promotes methanol tugs
Damen, Caterpillar and Pon Power sign MoU to look at methanol-fuelled tugs
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NewsFleet expansion for Koole Contractors
Netherlands-based Koole Contractors has doubled its number of tugs to four, part of its fleet now actively involved with a wreck removal project off Gibraltar.
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NewsKongsberg Maritime wins tug winch order
KM order with a Turkish tugboat builder for heavy-duty towing winches now stands at 16
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NewsTOWLINES (January 2023)
Chilean salvage provider Ultratug has received a significant boost to its fleet with addition of the AHTS/salvage tug Lenga.
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NewsSalvage round-up (January 2023)
An important role for marine salvors is to minimise financial risk and combat pollution but their contribution to saving lives should not be overlooked, as a recent incident off Spain demonstrated.
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NewsElectric tug order success for Sanmar
Sanmar Shipyards has secured orders for three Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) designed battery-powered tugs for operators in Canada and Norway.
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NewsTight squeeze in the Scheur calls for more tugs
The building of the Maasdelta Tunnel has necessitated extra restrictions for vessels on the River Scheur.
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NewsSerco Royal Navy contract renewed
UK-based Serco will continue its marine services provision for the Royal Navy following the awarding of a contract that will ensure continuity of support.
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NewsTug delivery round-up (January 2023)
This month we look at four recent deliveries from European shipyards reflecting a continuing appetite for both fleet renewal and to meet continuing demand for towing services.
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NewsDamen takes SOV development to a new level
Windcat Offshore’s recent order for a series of hydrogen-powered Service Operation Vessels from Damen introduces a new design that takes the windfarm maintenance vessel concept to a new level.
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NewsKongsberg kits out 16 newbuild escort tugs
Sixteen newbuild escort tugs will benefit from Kongsberg deck equipment
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NewsNew boats, new orders in the tug sector
The trend with new tug deliveries and orders remains positive including 12 vessels worthy of mention, mostly with European connections.
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NewsGlosten and ABB introduce methanol-hybrid tug
Naval architects Glosten and technology specialist ABB have joined forces to develop a methanol-hybrid shiphandling tug design.
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NewsCorvus to power carbon-free tugboat
Corvus Energy is to supply battery energy storage systems for Crowley’s zero-emissions tugboat project
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NewsReports highlight hazards can be fatal
CHIRP Maritime has published two reports reminding the industry of the inherent dangers with day-to-day towing operations.
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NewsTug owners debate industry trends
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) has been debating trends impacting its industry, a sector of vital importance to the shipping industry.
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NewsElectric ‘pushers’ unveiled for US waterways
Two new Electric Eel models are being unveiled for the US inland waterways network
