Vessels News – Page 152

  • The Arctic rescue twins under construction at Nordic Yards (Nordic Yards)
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    Arctic rescue twins delivered

    2015-03-08T15:49:00Z

    Wismar based Nordic Yards have delivered the latest two in a series of high specification ice-breaking rescue and salvage vessels to the Russian Ministry of Transport.

  • Kotug and members of the G6-Alliance sign the multi-annual exclusive contract in Rotterdam (Kotug)
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    Developments at Kotug

    2015-03-08T15:45:00Z

    Kotug International BV have made two important announcements reporting a European merger agreement with fellow Dutch towage provider Smit and an exclusive deal for towage services in Rotterdam.

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    Enquiry reports on Danish tug capsize

    2015-03-08T15:42:00Z

    The Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board has reported on the foundering of the tug Dive Master while assisting the departure of a sail training vessel from Esbjerg in 2014.

  • The three new terminal escort tugs will be dual-fuel LNG and diesel (Gondan Shipyard)
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    Three more green tugs for Norway

    2015-03-08T15:35:00Z

    The gradual introduction of ‘green’ tugs is continuing with an order for three dual-fuel escort tugs for Norwegian ship owner Østensjø Rederi to operate for Statoil.

  • Ostensjo's tug 'Thorax' was brought in to assist refloating the 'Hoegh Osaka' (MCA)
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    Vehicle carrier on the road to recovery

    2015-03-06T16:48:00Z

    Copenhagen based Svitzer A/S have successfully concluded the salvage of the vehicle carrier Höegh Osaka following its high-profile grounding in the Solent in an incident attracting worldwide media attention.

  • Rolls-Royce will supply waterjets and high speed MTU diesel engines for two newbuild Chinese aluminium catamaran fast ferries
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    Rolls-Royce enters further into new markets

    2015-02-26T14:23:00Z

    Rolls-Royce is expanding its global reach having secured new propulsion contracts in Turkey, Qatar and China.

  • Today the system comes in a range of 10 models, from IPS350 to IPS1200
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    10 years of IPS drives

    2015-02-05T16:22:00Z

    Volvo Penta’s IPS drive system recently celebrated its first decade in production. As well as having a significant impact on the leisure motorcruiser market, this innovative drive system with its pulling propeller proved a hit for commercial vessels.

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    UK vessel power funding

    2015-02-05T10:16:00Z

    Innovate UK in partnership with Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has launched a funding competition for collaborative research and development projects to improve the ways in which energy is managed on vessels.

  • The SX version of the RAmparts 2400 is designed to be built exclusively by Sanmar Shipyard (Sanmar)
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    Trio of new tugs for Svitzer UK

    2015-02-03T16:37:00Z

    The UK fleet of Svitzer Towage has received a boost with the arrival of three new tugs, two built in Vietnam and one in Turkey.

  • Guests line up for a photo-call at the naming of 'KOC Shahem' (Damen)
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    Second of fourteen from Damen for Kuwait

    2015-02-03T11:56:00Z

    A major order for Damen Shipyards Group to provide nine ASD 3213 and five ASD 2810 tugs for Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) is gathering pace with delivery of the second ASD 3213, KOC Shahem.

  • Multraship's fleet will soon include three new Damen built tugs including a hybrid version (Damen)
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    Three new tugs for Multraship

    2015-01-30T16:01:00Z

    Dutch towage and salvage company Multraship and Damen Shipyards Group have announced details of a major order that will see delivery of three new ASD tugs including a hybrid version.

  • Fairmount recently towed a loaded Saipem cargo barge from Italy to Bulgaria (Fairmount)
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    TOWLINES

    2015-01-30T11:10:00Z

    Fairmount Marine (part of Royal Boskalis Westminster) have reported a safe conclusion to two towage contracts including the marathon 14,800 mile tow of a large cargo barge, part of the ''Pieter Schelte'' project.

  • 'Storm Titan' is an example of Damen's popular Stan Tug 1606 design (Damen)
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    Two smaller deliveries from Damen

    2015-01-30T11:03:00Z

    It is often larger vessels from the stable of Damen Shipyards that catch the eye but their range of smaller tugs are equally in demand as with two recent 19m and 16m deliveries including an ice-classed example.

  • The Rotortug principle is based around two azimuth drive units forward and one aft (Robert Allan Ltd)
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    KT Marine Rotortug details revealed

    2015-01-29T16:11:00Z

    Rotterdam based Rotortug BV are set to play a significant role in a project currently attracting media interest with development of Shell’s Prelude FLNG floating LNG production plant off Australia’s north west coast.

  • Svitzer tugs working hard at Idku LNG port (EgyptianLNG)
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    Svitzer bags two Middle East contracts

    2015-01-29T16:06:00Z

    Copenhagen based Svitzer A/S have increased their presence in the Middle East with the signing of a twelve year contract in Oman and a five year extension to an existing towage provision arrangement in Egypt.

  • For outboard use this engine has been coupled to a tried and tested Selva outboard leg from Italy
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    Neander ramps up for production

    2015-01-23T10:22:00Z

    The German company Neander Shark, which has spent the last three years developing a diesel outboard, has now announced that it will start production and sales in January 2016.

  • The new OXE Diesel outboard engine
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    First high performance production diesel outboard to be launched

    2015-01-13T11:52:00Z

    Over the years there have been many debates when comparing the benefits and drawbacks of various marine propulsion systems with numerous alternatives developed and launched.

  • Evinrude's ETEC system allows a 2-stroke motor that competes with 4-strokes on emissions
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    Evinrude E-TEC G2

    2015-01-12T16:36:00Z

    BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) has partnered with Piranha Ribs, based in Hampshire, UK to debut the new E-TEC G2 Evinrude outboard engine product line-up. According to BRP the new G2 boasts increased performance and fuel efficiency for both commercial and recreational users.

  • Machining work at Teignbridge Propellers
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    Teignbridge Propellers invests £1.1m in larger props

    2015-01-09T16:15:00Z

    An investment of £1.1m will allow Teignbridge Propellers to manufacture and supply propellers up to 3.6m in diameter, opening up new markets for the British company.

  • Bukh's VGT 500 engine which has been received USCG acceptance
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    Bukh gains additional approvals for its engines

    2015-01-09T11:39:00Z

    Bukh’s VGT series of engines have received US Environmental Protection Agency approval.