Vessels News – Page 144
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NewsHybrid 'drop-in' could break industry hold up
The chicken-and-egg situation that’s held hybrids in a “we won’t offer them till the market demands it” circle could be broken by a new drop-in unit. Further, the project is taking a novel stance on funding so if you want to combine a holiday with promoting innovation, read on...
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NewsPowering the world’s largest cutter suction dredger
Netherlands-headquartered Bakker Sliedrecht is working on the drive systems and auxiliary switchboards for the world’s largest cutter suction dredger, ‘JDN 8069’, that is being built for Jan De Nul Group.
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NewsNew Multi Cat for Briggs Marine
UK-headquartered offshore services provider Briggs Marine and Environmental Services is adding to its fleet of multipurpose vessels with the ordering of a Damen Multi Cat 2712.
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NewsDamen active on three continents
The global presence of Dutch shipbuilder Damen has been highlighted with its reporting of a two-vessel tug order for South America and deliveries to clients in South Africa and Russia.
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Fincantieri to build articulated tug barge unit
Fincantieri Marine Group has signed a contract for construction of a powerful articulated tug barge unit (ATB) meeting the latest EPA emissions standards.
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NewsFirst Voith tractor tug from Sanmar
Turkish shipyard Sanmar has clocked up a first in its 40th anniversary year with the launch of is first Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) designed Voith tractor tug for Italian owner Tripmare S.p.A.
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NewsA good year for Boskalis
Dutch marine services provider Boskalis has reported a good year in its annual report for 2015 with progress in executing regional partnerships in the towage sector and a busy year with salvage operations.
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NewsHappy Birthday Sanmar!
Turkish tug owner and builder Sanmar Denizcilik is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking a milestone in a journey initially building its own tugs to becoming a major name in the world of tug construction.
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Important catch for Resolve Marine
Expanding salvage service provider Resolve Marine Group has received a boost with the recruitment of senior salvage master Nick Sloane to their ranks.
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NewsThe loss of a salvage legend
Captain Rich Habib, one of the most experienced members of the global salvage community has lost his life in a tragic snowboarding accident in America.
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NewsDouble trouble for grounded container ships
In recent weeks two large container ships have been successfully refloated after being intentionally grounded in German and UK waters.
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News‘Just in time’ salvage saves the day
A listing and abandoned vehicle carrier has been towed to safety after drifting perilously close to shore, highlighting once again how professional salvors are ready to intervene to prevent environmental damage.
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NewsSinging prop mystery solved?
A joint research project carried out by Finnish propulsion company Wärtsilä and City University London has succeeded in identifying the specific design parameters that create the risk of ''singing'' propellers.
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NewsRobert Allan round-up
A dual-fuel tug for China, an order for the Royal Thai Navy, another delivery of the popular Z-Tech tug and deliveries and orders for SAAM S.A. are some of the recent items of news from Robert Allan Ltd (RAL).
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NewsDamen delivers two for Italy
Among the regular deliveries from Damen’s range to report this month are a pair of ASD tugs to separate Italian owners.
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NewsSvitzer posts positive results for 2015
Global towage and marine related services company Svitzer has reported what it describes as “very good results” from activities in 2015.
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NewsNew tractor tug design offered by OSD
Dutch naval architect and marine engineering services company Offshore Ship Designers (OSD) has revealed a new design of tractor tug offering a choice between both Voith Schneider and azimuth thruster configurations.
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NewsDelta Marine completes wave energy converter tow
Lerwick-based Delta Marine has reported completion of the 719nm tow of a wave energy convertor from Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands to Falmouth on the UK south west coast.
