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  • Ostensjo's dual-fuel tugs are under construction at Astilleros Gondan in Spain (Astilleros Gondan)
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    Østensjø’s second dual-fuel tug takes to the water

    2016-09-30T16:46:00Z

    The second of three dual-fuel tugs for Norwegian tug owner Østensjø Rederi has been launched at the shipyard of Astilleros Gondán in Spain.

  • The new design is configured for multipurpose roles (Okskaya Shipyard)
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    Versatile response vessel from Russia

    2016-09-30T16:37:00Z

    Another interesting emergency response vessel from the drawing board of Marine Engineering Bureau in Odessa is scheduled for delivery this year from the Okskaya Sudoverg (OKA) shipyard in Navashino Russia.

  • Shallow draught is an important feature for the Arctic class tugs (Neva Shipyard)
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    First of four Arctic tugs launched

    2016-09-30T16:34:00Z

    The first of four shallow-draught Arctic tug/salvage vessels has been launched at Neva Shipyard for the Federal Agency of Maritime and River Transport of the Russian Federation.

  • 'Aitana B' is one of Neptune Shipyards' popular Eurocarrier series (Zumaia Offshore)
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    Multipurpose workboat heads to Spain

    2016-09-30T16:26:00Z

    Neptune Shipyards in the Netherlands has delivered the multipurpose Eurocarrier tug/workboat ‘Aitana B’ to Basque Country based Zumaia Offshore S.L.

  • Delivery of 'Jesus' involved a 10,500 mile trip from China to Mexico (Damen)
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    Marathon delivery for Damen tug

    2016-09-30T12:30:00Z

    Delivery of one of Damen’s latest tugs has involved a voyage of 10,500 miles under its own power from China to its new home port at Veracruz in Mexico.

  • One of Smit's five 'Fairmount' tugs moored in Rotterdam (Peter Barker)
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    TOWLINES

    2016-09-30T12:23:00Z

    Following earlier news of fleet rationalisation plans, Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has announced an agreement with its Works Council concerning crewing arrangements on two of its five Fairmount tugs.

  • Ardent provided salvage services under its OPA-90 coverage programme (Ardent)
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    Ardent responds to Puerto Rico ferry fire

    2016-09-30T12:13:00Z

    Global salvage contractor Ardent has responded under its OPA-90 Salvage and Marine Fire Fighting (SMFF) coverage programme to a fire onboard a roro passenger ferry off Puerto Rico.

  • Volvo Penta has unveiled its new 8 litre diesel engine for commercial applications
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    Volvo Penta 8 litre diesel offering

    2016-09-06T15:19:00Z

    Volvo Penta unveiled its new 8 litre diesel engine for commercial applications for the first time at this year’s SMM exhibition in Hamburg.

  • The taxiboat hybrid gets back into the water for the first time
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    Hybrid transformation

    2016-09-02T11:16:00Z

    A Venice taxiboat is on the way to being transformed from a dirty, exhaust-belching anachronism into a robust, high-tech hybrid.

  • The drilling rig 'Transocean Winner' aground on the Isle of Lewis (MCA)
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    A salvage winner for Smit

    2016-08-31T12:20:00Z

    Smit Salvage has successfully refloated a drilling rig which stranded on a rocky coastline off Scotland’s west coast after breaking adrift from its towing tug.

  • 'Neptune Mariner's' bollard pull is increased thanks to new propellers (Landfall Marine)
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    TOWLINES

    2016-08-31T12:10:00Z

    Ridderkerk, the Netherlands based Landfall Marine Contractors has completed an upgrade of one of its anchor-handling tugs in an operation which is expected to see a 10% increase in bollard pull.

  • 'Cargill Cachara' will be used to push barges on the Amazon river system (RAL)
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    Robert Allan milestones to mention

    2016-08-31T12:04:00Z

    The European influence of Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) is well known but it is worth a look at other global news of interest from this prolific tug designer.

  • 'Hermes' is the new name of the former 'Drive Mahone' (Aleksi Lindstrom)
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    New lease of life for icebreaking tugs

    2016-08-31T11:57:00Z

    Finland-based Alfons Håkans has taken delivery of two icebreaking Husky Class offshore tug/supply vessels giving a new lease of life for a class of tug currently facing uncertain futures in the oil industry.

  • Svitzer's visit included an overview of current building activity (Sanmar)
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    Sanmar strengthens its relationship with Svitzer

    2016-08-31T11:18:00Z

    There are three items of interest from Turkish tug builder Sanmar to report this month including further collaboration with Svitzer and the celebrating of its 150th tug designed by Robert Allan Ltd.

  • One of the three hybrid Damen tugs for the Royal Netherlands Navy (Damen)
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    Dutch Navy hybrid trio delivered

    2016-08-31T10:42:00Z

    With an official handover ceremony, the Royal Netherlands Navy has completed the process of integrating its three Damen hybrid tugs into service marking a notable milestone in the developing world of ‘green’ tugs.

  • Griffin Towage's 'Goliath' has received a new lease of life following a refit (Griffin Towage)
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    Griffin Towage relaunches

    2016-08-31T10:26:00Z

    After what Griffin Towage Ltd describes as a ‘challenging year’ in 2015 the UK-based company has embarked on a relaunch including a new presence on the east coast and a major refit for a much-loved tug.

  • Williams Shipping provided the barge, MTS Towage provided the tug for the tow (Williams Shipping)
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    Quirky tow takes flight in Ireland

    2016-08-31T09:50:00Z

    Towing companies are regularly called upon to move unusual objects and it was the turn earlier this year of two UK-based companies to transport a commercial aircraft from an airport in Ireland to a camping site further north.

  • Initially, the SCR will only be available on the 12-cylinder models
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    Baudouin’s new SCR system

    2016-08-26T15:44:00Z

    Following the successful launch last year of its new M26.3 engine range, French diesel engine manufacturer Moteurs Baudouin has announced the forthcoming release of a clean exhaust solution to meet both EPA Tier 4 and IMO Tier 3emission standards.

  • At 17.3 knots (32 km/h), two MAN D2676 engines take passengers comfortably from one shore to the other. © Katamaran-Reederei Bodensee GmbH & Co. KG.
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    Catamaran field trials

    2016-08-23T16:32:00Z

    German diesel engine manufacturer MAN, which has been field trialling engines aboard a Lake Constance catamaran has recently published the project’s first results regarding consumption and reliability.

  • The individually steerable pods, which are controlled by the joystick when in docking mode, enhance the all-round manoeuvrability
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    IPS ferry

    2016-08-23T11:39:00Z

    A new passenger ferry launched in Naples, Italy is claimed to be the first boat of its kind in the region to be installed with Volvo Penta''s IPS drives. The new ferry, the ‘Antares’, is fitted with a pair of IPS 900 units and has been built by the Nautica ...