Vessels News – Page 158
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NewsThree more green tugs for Norway
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.
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NewsVehicle carrier on the road to recovery
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.
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NewsRolls-Royce enters further into new markets
Rolls-Royce is expanding its global reach having secured new propulsion contracts in Turkey, Qatar and China.
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News10 years of IPS drives
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
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.
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NewsTrio of new tugs for Svitzer UK
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.
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NewsSecond of fourteen from Damen for Kuwait
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.
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NewsThree new tugs for Multraship
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.
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NewsTwo smaller deliveries from Damen
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.
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NewsKT Marine Rotortug details revealed
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.
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NewsSvitzer bags two Middle East contracts
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.
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NewsNeander ramps up for production
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.
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NewsFirst high performance production diesel outboard to be launched
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.
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NewsEvinrude E-TEC G2
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.
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NewsTeignbridge Propellers invests £1.1m in larger props
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.
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NewsBukh gains additional approvals for its engines
Bukh’s VGT series of engines have received US Environmental Protection Agency approval.
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NewsMercury’s commercial outboard range
US-based Mercury Marine, one of the world''s major outboard motor manufacturers, has introduced a range of more powerful outboard motors that have been specifically developed to meet the requirements of commercial operators.
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NewsTOWLINES (January 2015)
UK based Osprey Shipping have selected Landfall Marine Contractors b.v. as exclusive agency representatives for their latest acquisition, the azimuth stern drive tug ''Osprey Fearless''.
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NewsLast two of four for ARC Towage
Damen’s steady stream of new tug completions is continuing with delivery of the final two of an order of four Damen ASD 2810 azimuthing stern-drive tugs for ARC Towage in Trinidad and Tobago.
