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  • Scania’s new D19M marine engine
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    New nine litre workboat range from Scania

    2013-10-04T07:30:00Z

    Scania has extended its marine engine range with the introduction of an all new nine litre power unit.

  • Wreck removal revenues have increased significantly in the past decade
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    ISU publishes annual statistics

    2013-10-03T16:44:00Z

    The International Salvage Union has published its annual statistics, representing the aggregated data provided by the members of the ISU, the global trade association for marine salvors.

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    Propulsion package for Russian rescue ships

    2013-10-02T07:30:00Z

    Switzerland based power and automation technology group ABB has won an order worth some $25m to supply its marine propulsion system, Azipod, and complete electric power plants for two new rescue and salvage icebreakers that are under construction at Nordic Yards GmbH in Germany.

  • The propulsion package includes Wärtsilä 32 main engines, Wärtsilä controllable pitch propellers, gearboxes, shaft generators and Wärtsilä Lipstronic 7000 propulsion control systems
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    China chooses Wärtsilä propulsion package

    2013-10-02T07:30:00Z

    Finland headquartered Wärtsilä has been contracted by the People''s Republic of China''s Communications Import & Export Corporation to supply the main propulsion system for four new ocean rescue vessels.

  • The new generation Schottel NAV
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    New generation Navigator launch at Europort

    2013-10-02T07:30:00Z

    Germany based propulsion specialist Schottel is due to launch a new generation of Navigators with the NAV 200 at the end of this year and a propulsion unit of this type will be on display at Europort.

  • The fireboats will be equipped with two Voith Schneider Propellers VSP 26GII/165 AE45 each
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    Voith propulsion for powerful fireboats

    2013-10-02T07:30:00Z

    Voith will provide Voith Schneider Propellers and turbo couplings for two fireboats designed by Robert Allan Ltd for the Port of Long Beach, USA.

  • The newbuilds are fitted with Cummins QSK60M-MCRS IMO Tier II main engines. Photo: Scott and English
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    Irish operator powers up with Cummins

    2013-10-01T07:30:00Z

    Ireland based marine services company Mainport is having two new seismic support vessels built at the Shin Yang Shipyard in Miri, Sarawak.

  • On the dash board are switches that not only allow switching from auto to manual control but which also allow the operator to compensate for rough and smooth seas and for when the boat may be in heavy or light condition
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    Taming the surface drive

    2013-09-30T07:30:00Z

    Surface drive propulsion is wonderfully efficient when high speed is required.

  • The collaboration has resulted in a combination of stainless steel risers with insulated jackets and supports
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    Trans-Atlantic custom exhaust collaboration

    2013-09-30T07:30:00Z

    Custom exhaust systems designed, engineered and manufactured by Somerset U based Manuflex Ltd in partnership with Centek Industries of Georgia USA are providing sound attenuation aboard two fast pilot launches.

  • HMS Biter is the first of the Royal Navy’s Archer Class to be re-powered
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    Archer Class benefits from re-power programme

    2013-09-26T15:56:00Z

    ZF gearboxes and controls are specified alongside CAT engines in a re-power programme for the British Royal Navy''s Archer Class P2000 patrol vessels.

  • The first result of the collaboration will be a 90m LNG inland waterway tanker
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    Veka and Deen Shipping LNG joint venture

    2013-09-26T15:56:00Z

    Two leading players in the Dutch inland shipping market have joined forces to develop the small scale LNG shipping market.

  • The former ETV Anglian Monarch, seen here in MCA colours, has been sold to the Resolve Marine Group
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    TOWLINES

    2013-09-20T07:30:00Z

    Spasatel Kavdejkin, the second of three multi-purpose salvage vessels for project MPSV07, was delivered by the Nevsky shipyard in St Petersburg on 17 July on behalf of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation. The vessel is 73m in length overall and is equipped to carry out a wide ...

  • The sight of two former Smit tugs of the 1950s moored together in Maasluis made for a unique occasion. Photo courtesy of  L vd Meijden
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    Historic sisters meet in the Netherlands

    2013-09-19T07:30:00Z

    On 30 August two historic tugs, Seawolf and Elbe, met between the piers of the Hook of Holland and sailed side by side to Maassluis, where hundreds of spectators were anxiously awaiting their arrival.

  • The Hybrid propulsion system in the new Damen ASD Tug 2810 will have two MTU main engines and one MTU powered generator
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    The Damen ASD tug 2810 Hybrid takes shape

    2013-09-18T07:30:00Z

    Another project rapidly coming to fruition is the Damen ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid being built for Iskes Towage & Salvage of Ijmuiden.

  • Four tugs of the new ART 80/32 design are under construction
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    A new generation of Rotor Tugs includes Hybrids

    2013-09-17T07:30:00Z

    Construction has started in earnest at two major shipyards on the next generation of Rotor Tugs to the new ART 80-32 design by Robert Allan Ltd (RAL).

  • RT Adriaan, Europe’s first true hybrid, has now been in service for well over a year. Photo courtesy H Hoffman
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    A first-hand look at RT Adriaan

    2013-09-16T07:30:00Z

    In March 2012 Europe’s first true hybrid shiphandling tug, the RT Adriaan, entered service with the KOTUG fleet in the port of Rotterdam.

  • The new Bugsier 7 and 8 are under construction at the Fassmer Shipyard
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    Fassmer build two tractors for Bugsier

    2013-08-22T07:30:00Z

    A pair of azimuthing tractor tugs are currently under construction for Hamburg based Bugsier Reederi und Bergungs GmbH & Co KG at the Fassmer Shipyard in Berne, near Bremerhaven.

  • JonRie has supplied the winches and Auto Tow System for use in deepsea and open water towing
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    JonRie introduces its new Auto Tow System

    2013-08-22T07:30:00Z

    US winch specialists JonRie can now offer tug owners their new Auto Tow System (ATS) for all of its Series 500 Towing Winches.

  • Svitzer Anglia has been transported to Venezuela aboard the heavy lift ship HHL Venice, along with two similar Voith tractors
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    Towlines

    2013-08-22T07:30:00Z

    Three Voith tractor tugs that have served the UK towage industry for many decades have been transferred to Venezuela, under the auspices of Svitzer Americas. All three were built by McTay Marine at Bromborough on the Mersey in 1984-5, are powered by Ruston diesels and fitted for fire fighting. The ...

  • Bylgia is the first of two ‘state of the art’ anchorhandling tugs constructed by Armon for Hereema Marine Contractors
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    Heerema’s new Bylgia is delivered

    2013-08-21T07:30:00Z

    Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) Nederland BV has taken delivery of the new state of the art anchorhandling tug Bylgia.