Tugs & Salvage – Page 45
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NewsGSS Marine tug completes marathon round-trip
A Damen Shoalbuster belonging to Rosyth-based GSS Marine Services recently completed a marathon 14,572nm round trip involving two crossings of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Second ETV to cover Canada’s west coast
At around the time the UK government announced the new contract for an Emergency Towing Vessel covering Scottish waters the Canadian government has reaffirmed its commitment to a second ETV for its own waters.
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NewsArmon built tugs bound for Spanish operators
Spain’s Astilleros Armon recently delivered two Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) compact tugs to domestic operators, each combining efficiency and performance for shiphandling duties.
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NewsBiggest wreck removal of 2016
Global salvage operator Ardent has completed the removal of a sunken jack-up off the coast of Mexico in what is reported as the largest wreck removal project of 2016.
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NewsLengthy salvage operation for Five Oceans Salvage
The recent salving of a stranded bulk carrier demonstrated the difficulties of operating in remote locations with limited local resources, in the end damage to the environment was minimised but the ship lost the battle.
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NewsThe importance of a well-funded salvage industry
The International Salvage Union (ISU) has presented data illustrating the importance to both the shipping industry and the environment of a strong marine salvage industry.
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NewsSanmar order follows concept announcement
News from Turkish tug builder Sanmar includes deliveries and an order for the first of a new design within just a few weeks of the announcement of the new model joining the Sanmar, Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) portfolio.
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NewsNew emergency towing vessel for Scotland
The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has announced the awarding of a five-year contract to Ardent Maritime Netherlands BV to provide an ETV to cover Scottish waters.
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NewsDeliveries continue for Damen
In recent weeks Damen Shipyards has handed over the keys to six newbuild tugs, signed an order for two and transported fourteen built-for-stock vessels including Stan Pontoons and tugs from Vietnam to the Netherlands.
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Locally-built tug joins Saam Smit’s Canadian fleet
ABD Boats of North Vancouver, British Columbia recently launched a new Z-drive tug, the latest addition to the fleet of Saam Smit Towage Canada.
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NewsLargest ever Rotortugs for Shell’s FLNG facility
KT Maritime Services has now taken delivery of three large tugs with European influence in what can perhaps be considered one of the most significant and interesting items of new delivery news in 2016.
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NewsTransocean Winner stranding and ETV provision under the spotlight
The House of Commons Transport Committee has heard oral evidence from five witnesses following the ‘Transocean Winner’ stranding earlier in 2016 including examination of ETV provision in UK waters.
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Ardent to the rescue in Hamburg
Salvage service provider Ardent has assisted in extinguishing a fire in a container vessel alongside its berth in Hamburg.
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NewsTwo more LNG-fuelled tugs on the way
Dutch maritime service provider Royal Boskalis Westminster has signed an order for two dual-fuel harbour tugs to be operated in Singapore by joint venture companies Keppel Smit Towage and Maju Maritime.
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NewsDeliveries and new offering from Sanmar
News from Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar this month includes addition of a new Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) designed Sanmar Exclusive tractor tug to its portfolio and delivery of two RAmparts 2400SX examples to domestic owners.
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NewsBusy times for Robert Allan Ltd
Canadian naval architect Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) is once again demonstrating a global presence with news taking us from the USA to Chile, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Dubai and Mauritius.
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NewsRolls-Royce to supply equipment for 13-vessel Damen order
Rolls-Royce is to supply propulsion and deck equipment for a major order awarded by Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) to Damen Shipyards for 13 tugs to service contracts in Texas and Valdez.
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NewsZamakona delivers number one of ten to Boluda
Spain’s Zamakona Yards has delivered the first of ten new design escort tractor tugs built to exacting and specific requirements, for Boluda Towage and Salvage.
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