Tugs & Salvage – Page 38
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NewsNew tractor tug arrivals strengthen Svitzer’s fleet
In another significant item of news in this edition concerning innovative tugs, Svitzer has announced the addition of two new tractors for its European fleet.
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NewsValdez tug fleet prepares for action
Edison Chouest Offshore is readying a fleet of tugs and oil response vessels as it prepares to take over towage and associated support duties at Valdez Marine Terminal.
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NewsDamen’s new reverse stern drive tug on tour in Italy
Damen has started an introduction tour of European ports including Italy showcasing its ‘revolutionary’ new RSD Tug 2513 Innovation.
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NewsA new approach to icebreaking Finnish style
Family-owned Finnish tug owner Alfons Håkans is taking the use of tugs for icebreaking to a new level using a separate powered ice bow.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up (May 2018
Eight tug deliveries and one order are reported this month including news of four and fifteen vessel series orders for operation in the Caspian Sea and Indonesia.
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NewsTraining tug masters in the modern era
With increasingly sophisticated and higher-powered tugs operating in safety conscious environments training is moving on from the traditional approach of simply learning from the previous generation.
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NewsSanmar stocks up on Rolls-Royce thrusters
In what is described as a ‘novel supply agreement’ Sanmar Shipyards has agreed a multiple order for thrusters and winches with Rolls-Royce.
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NewsMeercat announces its biggest workboat yet
Southampton UK-based Meercat Workboats has revealed the latest addition to its portfolio, an 18m multipurpose workboat becoming the largest such in its range.
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NewsUS maintenance contract success for Wärtsilä
Helsinki-based technology group Wärtsilä continues to grow its global footprint following extension of a tug maintenance contract in the US.
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NewsISU reports increase in pollution prevention figures
The International Salvage Union (ISU) has presented its annual pollution prevention survey indicating trends enforcing the importance of the professional salvage industry.
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NewsDredger salvaged following capsize
Danish salvage and offshore support company J.A. Rederiet has completed the salvage of a Danish dredger which capsized outside the port of Bogense, Denmark.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
News of tug deliveries and orders takes a notable upturn this month involving no fewer than 14 vessels many with significant European connections.
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NewsSalvors battle to remove wreck of container ship
An update on the condition of the stranded container ship ‘Kea Trader’ along with news of the next stage have been reported.
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NewsMore LOF work for Tsavliris
Tsavliris Salvage has reported a busy end to 2017 in a year where globally, salvors signed 63 Lloyd’s Open Form contracts, up from 49 in 2016.
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NewsNew towing venture in Denmark and Sweden
A joint venture has been announced that will see expansion of existing towing arrangements in Denmark and Sweden.
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NewsVeth Propulsion first for Damen tug
With its wide range of thrusters, the name of Veth Propulsion is increasingly appearing in the tug sector, time for a closer look.
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NewsOptimising the behind-the-scenes of harbour towing
Towage provider Kotug International and maritime data expert Marana have formed a new venture to optimise in-port tug operations with a weather eye to the future.
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NewsKeeping the towing heritage alive
Efforts are underway to restore the historic British steam tug ‘Brent’ in time to attend the 75th D-Day Landings anniversary in 2019.
