New Voith Tractors for the French Navy

The Falkirk Wheel was due to be formally opened on 1 May.

The first of two powerful Voith Schneider propelled tractor tugs is currently nearing completion for the French Navy at the Socarenam shipyard in Boulogne. Esterel, and sistership Luberon, are due for delivery later in the year and will be used to handle the aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle at the ...

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