Vessels News – Page 117
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NewsJack Gaston, a personal reflection
The tug world is mourning the passing of Jack Gaston, a writer with a formidable knowledge of the towing industry and original compiler of this column, writes Peter Barker.
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NewsPowerful TSHD can handle tough conditions
A newly-built trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) recently handed over to its owner comes with innovative technology to maximise its operational efficiency.
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NewsTripartite tech innovation targets emissions
A European maritime group is accelerating its investment in hydrogen and low carbon technologies as pressure on the shipping industry to cut emissions grows.
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NewsFlettner rotor for hybrid ferry
A ferry operator has announced that it has signed an agreement to install a Rotor Sail Solution on board a hybrid passenger ferry.
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Big oil invests in marine battery company
A marine energy storage company has announced that it has finalized an investment deal with Shell Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Royal Dutch Shell plc.
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NewsInitial diesel outboard tests successful
Market development for a diesel outboard company is looking promising following a successful first round of validation testing.
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NewsHybrid ice-breaking tug
Gondan Shipbuilders has delivered a significant vessel in the ice-breaking hybrid tug ''Vilja'' described as the most powerful tug of its type in the world
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NewsSchottel celebrates ten vessel order
Propulsion and steering systems manufacturer Schottel is celebrating its involvement in a ten vessel US-built tug order while also expanding its nozzle range.
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NewsETA members debate safety and business issues
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) has debated safe harbour towage operations and the business prospects of the industry at its annual meeting in Limassol.
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NewsDual-fuel methanol milestone
Two of the first vessels powered by dual-fuel ME-LGI (Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) engines operating on methanol, have each passed 10,000 operating hours on the alternative fuel.
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NewsThe 'ultimate' escort tug presented
IHC has revealed a new escort tug design aimed at addressing safety considerations, particularly with the handling of LNG carriers.
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NewsDamen acquires WK Hydraulics
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has expanded its component supply network with its acquisition of Dutch systems manufacturer WK Hydraulics.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Activity in the tug design and construction market shows no sign of letting up with no fewer than 10 items of news to report this month
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NewsHybrid system flywheel success
Dutch partners have optimized a vessel’s power plant operational costs by incorporating a flywheel on a hybrid power plant.
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NewsClass S prop delivered in just 2 weeks
A leading propeller company has launched a rapid design and manufacturing service to deliver bespoke, fully-machined Class S propellers in just two weeks.
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NewsTwin diesel outboard installation
Twin OXE 150 diesel outboards have racked up close to 2200hrs on the Douro River Taxi in Portugal.
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NewsCLINSH sustainable fleet trial expanded
Six new ships are joining the CLINSH (CLean INland SHipping) sustainable pilot project to assess the cost and effectiveness of emission-control technologies and alternative fuels in actual practice.
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Golden thruster
Veth Propulsion by Twin Disc, Inc. has delivered its 4,000th thruster. To commemorate the accomplishment, Tim Batten, managing director, and Erik Veth, resigning managing director, travelled to Greece to deliver a special edition, golden thruster.
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NewsSalvors respond to Gulf tanker incidents
Boskalis subsidiary Smit Salvage has been appointed salvor for two tankers and their cargo following suspected attacks on the vessels in the Gulf of Oman.
