Tugs & Salvage – Page 10
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TOWLINES (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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Salvage 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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Electric 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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Tight 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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Serco 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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Tug 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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Damen 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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Kongsberg kits out 16 newbuild escort tugs
Sixteen newbuild escort tugs will benefit from Kongsberg deck equipment
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New 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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Glosten 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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Corvus 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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Reports 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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Tug 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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Electric ‘pushers’ unveiled for US waterways
Two new Electric Eel models are being unveiled for the US inland waterways network
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New Service Operation Vessels from Damen
Windcat Offshore has ordered a series of new hydrogen-powered Commissioning Services Operation Vessels (CSOVs) from Damen Shipyards.
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Damen equips pusher-barge combinations
Damen is providing a range of components for two new pusher tug-barge combinations described as a “rare collaboration” producing the first complete inland vessels built in the Netherlands for a long time.
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Shift reaches 17 vessel milestone for tug batteries
Canadian energy services provider Shift Clean Energy has reported its tally for supplying batteries to tugs has now reached 17 vessels.
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MSC to acquire Rimorchiatori Mediterranei
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co SA has agreed to acquire 100% of the share capital of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei S.p.A. from parent company Rimorchiatori Riuniti.
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Working to reinvigorate Lloyd’s Open Form
The International Salvage Union (ISU) has reported that momentum is building with work to reinvigorate the Lloyd’s Open Form (LOF) standard salvage contract.