Vessels News – Page 117

  • Carmet has a solid reputation for efficient operation of ageing tugs (Carmet)
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    TOWLINES

    2019-04-16T09:40:00Z

    “It’s not about the boats we offer, it’s about the crews that operate them” the motto of Carmet Tug Company as it celebrates 30 years on the Manchester Ship Canal.

  • Schottel and MacAllister have 30 years experience working together (Schottel)
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    Schottel and McAllister 30 years cooperation

    2019-04-16T09:37:00Z

    The longstanding cooperation between Schottel and McAllister Towing continues with an order for two propulsion units for a newbuild escort and harbour tug.

  • Traffic increases in Ghanaian ports has led to orders for three new tugs (RAL)
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    Ghanaian order for Turkish tug builder

    2019-04-16T09:30:00Z

    A dramatic increase in traffic in the Ghanaian ports of Tema and Takoradi has led to port expansion projects and in turn the requirement for additional shiphandling tugs.

  • Wartsila has been able to evaluate performance results from two Turkish tugs (Wartsila)
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    Wärtsilä propulsion solution delivers results

    2019-04-16T09:21:00Z

    Technology group Wärtsilä is evaluating the operational results from its propulsion system installed in two tugs operated by the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety.

  • Seven of the Transnet cadets training to be tug masters in South Africa (Rnet)
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    Encouraging local tug crews in South Africa

    2019-04-15T12:02:00Z

    Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is contributing to the development of local skills for crewing its tugs with its cadet training programme.

  • Both Z-Tech tugs are now in service with ICDAS Turkey (RAL)
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    Z-Tech success continues for RAL

    2019-04-15T11:58:00Z

    Robert Allan Ltd has provided details of the recent flurry of orders and deliveries of its successful Z-Tech series of tugs.

  • Thyborøn-Agger ferry will help the Danish government meet its EU 2020 climate and energy targets
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    Hybrid electric RoPax ferry

    2019-04-15T09:43:00Z

    Danfoss Editron has provided the hybrid electric drivetrain system powering a new ferry connecting the communities of Thyborøn and Agger in north west Denmark.

  • A simple installation would see the electric motors mounted in place of the rudder
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    Panda producing more powerful pods

    2019-04-12T09:31:00Z

    Fischer Panda has extended its product range to include high voltage propulsion systems offering powers up to 100kW writes Dag Pike.

  • News

    COMPAC 21st

    2019-04-02T10:46:00Z

    Thordon Bearings will mark the 21st anniversary of the first cruise ship installations of its Compac water-lubricated propeller shaft bearings with a series of celebratory events this year.

  • David Taylor, CEO, Oscar Propulsion
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    Prop promises radiated noise reduction

    2019-04-02T10:38:00Z

    A new technology aimed at reducing the underwater radiated noise (URN) generated by ships’ propeller cavitation has been developed by Strathclyde University and Oscar Propulsion.

  • Delegates gather for the ISU's Associate Members' Day (Peter Barker)
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    ISU Associate Members’ Day

    2019-04-01T12:09:00Z

    The International Salvage Union’s annual Associate Members’ Day has revealed results of its 2018 Pollution Prevention Survey and a reminder of the importance of the industry.

  • The new engines meet the latest EU emissions regulations and they are based on engines with a common-rail fuel system
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    Vetus aims at displacement craft market

    2019-03-26T11:31:00Z

    The new D-Line range of engines from Dutch engine mariniser Vetus, which is based on the proven range of base engines from Deutz, has been upgraded to provide dedicated power units mainly for displacement boats writes Dag Pike.

  • The catamaran hull is very efficient and needs only a few kilowatts to glide through the water and reach speeds up to 6-7 knots
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    Fully electric workboat shows fish farming future

    2019-03-26T10:28:00Z

    ‘Astrid Helene’ is a fully electric salmon farm workboat designed and built by Grovfjord Mekaniske Verksted, Norway.

  • PDENH partner with EST-Floattech
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    PDENH is third investor in EST-Floattech

    2019-03-25T12:42:00Z

    PDENH (Participatiefonds Duurzame Economie Noord-Holland) has become the third company to invest in EST-Floattech, a Dutch technology firm that develops energy storage systems for fully electric and hybrid maritime application and mobile energy applications.

  • The Sharrow Propeller has distinctive looped blades and has made some bold efficiency claims
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    Worldwide patents for Sharrow Propeller

    2019-03-25T10:21:00Z

    The Sharrow Propeller design, that its US inventors claim increases efficiency 9-15 percent, now has 20 worldwide patents.

  • Scaldis cranes 'Rambiz' and 'Gulliver' with the frigate in their slings (VG.no)
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    Salvage round-up

    2019-03-22T10:46:00Z

    During a busy period for the salvage industry we examine three operations including the salvage of a Norwegian frigate, a capsized pipe-layer and another container ship fire.

  • Svitzer has appointed its first all-female tug crew in Latin America (Svitzer)
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    TOWLINES

    2019-03-22T10:42:00Z

    Coinciding with International Woman’s Day Svitzer provided news of its hiring of the first 100% female tug crew for the Dominican Republic.

  • Schottel's mechanical hybrid solution connects thrusters with each other (Peter Barker)
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    Schottel’s simple hybrid propulsion solution

    2019-03-22T10:38:00Z

    Propulsion system manufacturer Schottel and towage service provider Svitzer have developed a new hybrid propulsion concept distinguished by its simplicity.

  • UK tug operators constantly strive for high standards of safety (Peter Barker)
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    NWA welcomes new MCA Workboat Code

    2019-03-22T10:33:00Z

    The UK''s National Workboat Association is celebrating launch of the second edition of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Workboat Code redefining working practices and standards.

  • MAN will provide Tier III engines for P&O Reyser's new harbour tug (Cintranaval)
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    Tug engine order first for MAN

    2019-03-22T10:22:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions has secured a notable order to supply the first IMO Tier III-compliant engines for shiphandling tug operations in the Mediterranean.