Vessels News – Page 177

  • SD Ranger and its two sisters were delivered to KOTUG two weeks after signing the order.
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    Damen delivers an ASD trio in two weeks

    2012-04-27T09:00:00Z

    KOTUG will shortly be putting three Damen ASD 2810 tugs into operation just two weeks after signing the order.

  • LNG powered vessel designs look like gaining ground.
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    Workboat changes coming down the pipeline

    2012-04-26T11:18:00Z

    There is a big step change coming for the European workboat market, Vesa Marttinen of Wartsila told Maritime Journal.

  • A SMIT salvage team works alongside its Italian partners Fratelli Neri to remove HFO and diesel from the stricken cruise liner Costa Concordia. Photo: SMIT
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    Salvage teams kept busy in early 2012

    2012-04-26T09:00:00Z

    SMIT Salvage teams had a busy start to 2012 in South America, responding to two casualties in Argentina, both on the Parana River.

  • The Port of Barcelona provides a perfect backdrop for ITS 2012.
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    ITS aims to bring its best to Barcelona

    2012-04-25T09:00:00Z

    Now in its 44th year, the International Tug, Salvage & OSV Convention returns to Spain in 2012 after an absence of 10 years.

  • Smeaton Array is the sixth vessel produced by Alicat Workboats since the builder was established two years ago.
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    Propulsion package for Gardline’s new WFSV

    2012-04-23T09:00:00Z

    Seawork exhibitor Marine & Industrial Transmissions (MIT) has provided equipment and engineering support for the latest launch from Alicat Workboats for its parent Gardline Group, the Smeaton Array.

  • Halyard’s new silencer system for Millennium of London has reduced the noise level by some 80%.
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    All is quiet for London’s noisy summer

    2012-04-20T09:00:00Z

    Traffic on the River Thames will hit an all time high as tourists flock to London for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Olympic Games this summer.

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    First DC power grid on board a ship

    2012-04-20T09:00:00Z

    ABB has won an order from ship owner Myklebusthaug Management to supply the first ever direct current (DC) power grid on board a ship.

  • Each of the hybrid vessels will be equipped with two Voith Schneider Propellers (VSP).
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    VSPs for first hybrid propulsion ferries

    2012-04-18T09:00:00Z

    In summer 2013, the world''s first two ferries with a hybrid propulsion system will be put into service.

  • Suzuki Selective Rotation enables the manufacturer to combine standard and counter rotation operation into the same outboard.
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    New Suzuki technology showcased at Seawork

    2012-04-18T09:00:00Z

    Suzuki will be bringing new outboard models and new outboard technology to the commercial boating sector at this year’s Seawork.

  • Yamaha’s reliability makes the engines a popular choice for the recue services.
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    Yamaha doubles warranty for commercial users

    2012-04-17T09:32:00Z

    Yamaha Motor (UK) Ltd returns to Seawork with an expanded range of outboard engines which are a popular choice for many commercial users and professional organisations such as the RNLI.

  • The Doosan 4V222TIM will feature on WaterMota’s main stand opposite the main entrance to Seawork 2012.
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    WaterMota displays latest engines at Seawork

    2012-04-16T10:28:00Z

    Seawork visitors will have the opportunity to view the latest engines from Doosan Infracore, Hyundai SeasAll, Crafstman Marine and Whisper Power on display with engine, generator and gearbox specialist WaterMota at Seawork 2012.

  • Powered by twin Yanmar 6 LPA STP engines coupled to Ultra Dynamics’ UltraJet UJ305s waterjets, the vessels will reach 34 knots.
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    Fast patrol boats for French Gendarmerie

    2012-04-16T10:28:00Z

    France’s Raidco Marine has delivered the first four of a series of 11 aluminium hull patrol boats to that country’s Gendarmerie Nationale.

  • The Signet Constellation and Signet Stars & Stripes are classed for harbour, escort and emergency towing duties.
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    Powerful twin tugs make Texas debut

    2012-04-16T10:21:00Z

    The Signet Constellation and Signet Stars & Stripes are the latest development in Robert Allan Ltd’s RAstar series of tugs.

  • Tank testing has taken place on two ASV hulls designs that correspond to ferries.
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    Fast electric ferry rides on air-support

    2012-04-12T14:43:00Z

    Development is well underway with the world’s first fast electric air-supported commuter ferry that can operate on battery power alone.

  • A new branch of SMS Towage Ltd has stationed the ASD tug Trueman in Newport, South Wales. Photo courtesy of Peter Elsom – SMS
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    Towlines

    2012-03-23T09:00:00Z

    SMS Towage Limited, based in Hessle on HumbersideUK, has moved into the Bristol Channel with a new subsidiary SMS Towage (Bristol Channel) Ltd and is currently offering towage services in the South Wales ports of Newport, Cardiff and Barry. The 22.6m ASD tug Trueman, a tug of 32 tonnes bollard ...

  • The new spinning machinery makes the production of nozzles much easier and gives an improved end product, because there is only a single weld seam on the inner side of the nozzle.
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    DMC develops single weld nozzle spinning

    2012-03-23T09:00:00Z

    Damen Marine Components (DMC) has developed a pioneering nozzle production method bases on a single weld seam on the inner side of the nozzle.

  • The EL Moundjid is one of three well equipped ETVs for the Algerian Government. Photo courtesy of Tommy Briceland
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    First of three Algerian ETVs is delivered

    2012-03-22T09:00:00Z

    EL Moundjid, the first of three ‘state of the art’ Emergency Towing Vessels (ETVs), has been handed over to the Algerian Government by STX OSV Braatvaag in Norway.

  • Hunter, the latest addition to the Svendborg fleet, is being progressively modernised.
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    Hunter clocks up the miles for Svendborg

    2012-03-22T09:00:00Z

    The Danish tug owner Rederiet Junior ApS, a fully autonomous subsidiary of Svendborg Bugser A/S, is delighted with the twin screw tug Hunter they purchased in January 2011.

  • Svitzer Nereid is one of ten escort tugs of the same type built by the Quingdao shipyard in China.
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    Extensive newbuild programme for Svitzer

    2012-03-21T09:00:00Z

    International towage provider Svitzer continues to maintain a large ongoing construction programme in order to replace outdated tonnage and support new contracts.

  • AOS Power is one of a growing breed of versatile multipurpose offshore support tugs.
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    The first RAmpage 4500 enters service

    2012-03-21T09:00:00Z

    AOS Power, a highly versatile offshore support tug, is now in service with its owners the Atlantic Maritime Group, Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates.