Vessels News – Page 119
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NewsITS 2018 puts the spotlight on the tug and salvage industry
Industry figures from across the world have gathered in Marseille for the biennial Tug, Salvage & OSV Convention and Exhibition. Peter Barker went along for ‘MJ’ to gauge the mood of the industry.
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NewsTough tug stern gear for tough tug requirements
Ontario-based Thordon Bearings has supplied stern gear to four new tugs that are designed to meet recently introduced US Coast Guard (USCG) rules while also capable of operating in particularly tough abrasive water conditions.
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NewsIskes expansion continues with Damen order
In the same week that Damen revealed its new range of tugs, Iskes Towage & Salvage has become the first customer to order two examples in anticipation of a forthcoming new port contract.
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NewsDamen presents new advanced tug designs
Damen has unveiled five new tug designs including new models and further evolution of existing designs intended to capitalise on technical developments and allow greener more efficient operations.
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NewsKotug drives a Rotterdam Rotortug - from Marseille
Kotug has driven a Rotterdam tug remotely from a console 1,200km away in Marseille, demonstrating an industry meeting automation head-on.
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NewsDelivery round-up
While orders have been reported of late which we will return to, here we look at five notable deliveries involving familiar names in the European arena.
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Methanol Institute welcomes IMO decision
Trade association The Methanol Institute has welcomed the decision of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to invite the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop a standard for methyl/ethyl alcohol as a marine fuel and a standard for methyl/ethyl alcohol fuel couplings.
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NewsDown Angle gearbox evolution
The Down Angle gearbox series WVSA which was launched by Reintjes at SMM 2016 will be presented at this year’s SMM as a “developed to the next level” product.
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NewsMulti-Engine Optimiser saves fuel and costs
Vroon Energy Services recently saved operators in the North Sea 100,000 litres of fuel using Ulstein PX121 VOS Partner with its mix of engines and the new Multi-Engine Optimizer (MEO) from Caterpillar (Cat).
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NewsWFS invests in upgrade and supply in Falmouth
In a bid to meet customer needs beyond 2020 World Fuel Services (WFS) is investing at its current supply location in Falmouth, UK, to upgrade facilities and introduce a new supply vessel.
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NewsCox unveils new high-power diesel outboard
Cox Powertrain has completed two successful distributor conferences which have taken place ahead of the launch of its much-anticipated high-power density diesel outboard, the CXO300.
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NewsScania and Nanni cooperate
Swedish engine manufacturer Scania has reached an agreement with French company Nanni Diesel that will allow Nanni to add two engines from the Scania range to its extensive offering of marinised diesel engines.
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NewsH2 boat will show zero-emissions are achievable
The quirkily named Water-Go-Round will demonstrate the viability of hydrogen fuel cells onboard supply vessels, ferries and a range of workboats.
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NewsAmphibious Energy’s EnergyPod
Dutch company Amphibious Energy has developed a transportable EnergyPod that can offer a source of renewable energy for offshore platforms reports Dag Pike.
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NewsFirst full-scale propeller blade demonstrator
Naval Group and Centrale Nantes have printed the first full-scale propeller blade demonstrator for military applications using additive manufacturing.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Recent weeks have seen a steady stream of news on the delivery and order front with strong European domination but also including global involvement within the tug building industry.
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NewsRolls-Royce engines for new Brazilian tugs
Rolls-Royce has won an order to supply engines for a series of tugs being built in Brazil, continuing a long-established relationship with the Itajai-based shipyard.
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NewsBahrain LNG terminal contract success for Smit Lamnalco
In another example of bespoke contracts for specific operations, Smit Lamnalco has won a long-term deal covering provision of marine services to the Bahrain LNG Terminal.
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