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  • The tug can operate in ice up to 80cm thick
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    Powerful package for Ice Class 1A tug

    2012-12-21T07:30:00Z

    With a fleet of 25 tugs and 17 barges, London based Silverburn Shipping is a major player in the Caspian Sea and surrounding waters.

  • The vessel will be used in the canals of Amsterdam for cleaning and for removing debris
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    Electric debris clearance tug for Amsterdam

    2012-12-21T07:30:00Z

    Waternet is a Dutch company that offers municipalities a service maintaining and clearing waterways, including those of the city of Amsterdam.

  • The wheelhouse is located above the LNG tanks and can be raised and lowered hydraulically
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    Polish design for inland LNG push tug

    2012-12-20T14:33:00Z

    Seatech Engineering in Poland has developed designs for an inland waterways push tug that uses LNG as a fuel.

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    Tug safety research

    2012-12-18T12:06:00Z

    Stephen Ford, a serving Tug Master and a student at Solent University in the UK, is undertaking a research project to identify the specific safety risks involved in harbour towage operations.

  • The new tug is currently under construction
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    Doosans do nicely for Nigerian tug

    2012-12-17T07:30:00Z

    Engine, gearbox and generator specialist WaterMota has delivered main engines, generators, propulsion drives and associated equipment for a new 16m tug under construction for the Nigerian Navy in Nigeria’s Naval Shipyard in Port Harcourt.

  • The Contrapel Hybrid Drive carries out all the functions of both propellers and waterjets
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    Above the waterline propeller system debut

    2012-12-17T07:30:00Z

    New Zealand based marine propulsion research and development company Contrapel Ltd has released details of its new propulsion system for boats.

  • An artist’s impression of the new dual fuel powered containership
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    Boxship order launches dual-fuel engine

    2012-12-17T07:30:00Z

    MAN Diesel & Turbo has confirmed the first order for its low speed, dual-fuel ME-GI engine.

  • TITAN's successful salvage of the Tycoon off Christmas Island, Australia
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    TITAN opens salvage office in Australia

    2012-12-17T07:30:00Z

    US based TITAN Salvage, which has a European presence based in the UK, has established a new office and equipment depot in Cairns, Australia.

  • The NOx emissions of MTS Duandra are reduced by approximately 70% to 90% and particulates are reduced by about 40%
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    Major NOx reduction for semi-hybrid tanker

    2012-12-14T07:30:00Z

    The MTS Duandra was launched in Benelux as the world’s first semi-hybrid inland waterway tanker built by Shipyard Trico BV.

  • The LNGPac comprises onboard LNG bunkering, storage tanks and handling equipment, as well as the related safety control and automation systems
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    LNG power for Canadian ferry

    2012-12-14T07:30:00Z

    Finland based power solutions provider Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply the gas powered propulsion machinery and corresponding gas storage and handling systems for a new passenger ferry.

  • It is anticipated that a speed of between 5 and 6 knots will be achieved under electric power alone
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    Electric power for Italian Coastguard

    2012-12-13T16:33:00Z

    An offshore patrol vessel under construction at an Italian shipyard will be equipped for operating under electric power as well as conventional diesel engines.

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    Tier 3 compliance at the WorkBoat Show

    2012-12-12T07:30:00Z

    MTU showed its new 8V 4000 commercial marine engine at the WorkBoat Show in New Orleans USA last month.

  • The PowerTech 6068SFM85 engine will feature high pressure common rail fuel systems, four valves per cylinder and low temperature aftercoolers
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    More new marine engines at WorkBoat Show

    2012-12-12T07:30:00Z

    Among the many new engines on show at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans last month were offerings from John Deere Power Systems (JDPS).

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    Rolls-Royce power agreement for LNG tugs

    2012-12-11T10:58:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has signed a non-exclusive cooperation agreement with Robert Allan Ltd, to supply power and propulsion equipment for a series of new and innovative tug designs.

  • Spasatel Karev is one of three new rescue vessels to be built in Russia
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    Spasatel Karev, a new rescue tug for Russia

    2012-12-04T07:30:00Z

    The Russian Nevsky Shipyard LLC (part of Universal Cargo Logistics Holding) has delivered Spasatel Karev, the first of three multi-purpose rescue and salvage vessels to the Baltic BASU of the State Maritime Rescue Service.

  • Svitzer Warden a Damen ASD 2411 compact tug gas a 70 tonne bollard pull to
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    25 years of tugs and workboats

    2012-12-03T07:30:00Z

    During the life of Maritime Journal enormous advances have been seen in the development of tugs and workboats and the companies that operate and build them.

  • Bukser og Bergung has chosen lean-burn gas engines to power its latest escort tug newbuilds
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    Cautious approach to future systems choice

    2012-12-03T07:30:00Z

    Alluring though they may be in their promise of significant economic gains through reduced running costs, while conferring regulatory and societal benefits in terms of optimised energy consumption and lessened environmental impact, innovative new solutions in marine power and propulsion technology do not come cheap.

  • The Damen ASD 2810 Hybrid will be customised for Iskes
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    Damen to build its first ever hybrid for Iskes

    2012-12-03T07:30:00Z

    Damen Shipyards has been awarded a contract to build its first ever hybrid tug a by Iskes Towage & Salvage of Ijmuiden in the Netherlands.

  • ZP Boxer and ZP Bulldog are powerful and extremely agile tractor tugs
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    Kotug boosts its fleet in Germany

    2012-12-03T07:30:00Z

    During the past month, fast growing towage company KOTUG International has strengthed its tug fleet in Germany due to the growth of its business in German ports and the increasing size of its clients’ ships.

  • The anchor handling tugs Typhoon and sister Tempest have been sold to Indus Shipping and Trading Corp of Panama. Photo courtesy of Jan Plug
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    Towlines

    2012-11-08T07:30:00Z

    The ABR Company has announced a change of venue for the ITS 2014 Convention and Exhibition originally planned to take place in Panama City. Due to unforeseen circumstances that venue may not be available and a new venue has been arranged. The 23rd International Tug, Salvage and OSV Convention & ...