Vessels News – Page 177
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NewsA resounding success for ITS in Barcelona
ITS 2012 – The 22nd International Tug, Salvage and OSV Convention and Exhibition organised by the ABR Company Ltd was held from 28 May to 1 June in the Spanish city of Barcelona.
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NewsShinano Maru - a first for Fukushima
A sophisticated Voith Schneider tractor tug, the Shinano Maru, has been delivered to the Japanese tug owner Fukushima Kisen KK for use in the port of Onahama, Iwaki, Japan.
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NewsChiefton report outlines many recommendations
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its very detailed report into the investigation of the collision, capsize and foundering of the tug Chiefton with the tragic loss of one crew member, on the River Thames on 12 August 2011.
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NewsBaloe 2 - a new generation of 23m Shoalbuster
Early in June the Baloe 2, a new Damen Shoalbuster 2308, returned to the Damen shipyard at Hardinxveld in the Netherlands after running successful trials.
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NewsMarine diesel R&D delivers in Sweden
To many, the words ''marine diesel'' are just a generic term for diesels engines for marine use, but MarineDiesel AB is a Swedish company that specialises in R&D for all manner of engineering requirements, writes Paul Lemmer.
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PB Asher’s new Amsterdam workshop
Southampton UK based PB Asher, which specialises in reconditioning fuel injection equipment for the maritime industry, has taken a novel approach to keeping its customers’ onboard.
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NewsPropellers provide major thrust for Alfredo
The motor ship Alfredo is among the vessels for which Italian manufacturer Eliche Radice has provided specially designed propeller and shaft lines.
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Royston appointed UK service centre for Napier
Diesel engineering specialist Royston Ltd has been appointed as the UK Service Centre for Napier Turbochargers.
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NewsNew research lab promises propulsion solutions
Mastervolt, the Netherlands based supplier of marine, solar and off-grid power products, has invested in a major new research laboratory to drive forward its quest for ever more efficient electrical generation and propulsion systems.
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WFSV waterjets deal signed at Seawork
Rolls-Royce secured a contract at the recent Seawork exhibition to supply water jets for four new wind farm support vessels to be built by South Boats for offshore company MPI.
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Propulsion for another turbine installer
The first A2SEA wind turbine installation vessel equipped with Voith Schneider Propellers and Voith Inline Thrusters is nearing completion.
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NewsPropulsion variety for new boats
New boats for German and Swedish authorities reflect the wide range of propulsion systems being chosen to meet specialist coastal and inland waterway demands.
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NewsHigh thrust jets come to Europe
A unique type of water jet system that has proved popular in the USA is now being marketed in Europe.
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NewsBeta Marine celebrates 25 years
Beta Marine opened the doors of its Quedgeley UK headquarters recently to celebrate 25 years of successful business in the marine engine market.
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NewsZF introduces 5000 series marine transmission
Recent Seawork exhibitor ZF Marine has positioned its new ZF 5000 series marine transmission to address today’s market requirements.
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NewsEvening out the peaks and troughs
The last few years have seen peaks and troughs for many commercial craft sectors on the edge or outside the wind farm industry, such as dredgers, ferries and shortsea operations.
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NewsStern gear gives economy to windfarm Workcat
The latest launch from Blyth Workcats was recently on display at the Seawork exhibition in Southampton.
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NewsHigh Thrust waterjet debuts at Seawork
Cheltenham UK based propulsion systems manufacturer Ultra Dynamics introduced the UltraJet 251HT (High Thrust) specifically for lower speed craft at the recent Seawork exhibition.
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NewsTOWLINES
Joop Timmermans, a well known figure in the towage and salvage industry, stepped down as managing director of International Transport Contractors (ITC) at the beginning of June. Now aged 68, Joop started his career with ITC 37 years ago and under his management built the company into a strong and ...
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NewsTugs crews raise funds for cancer centres
On 16 May the crews from the Solent Towage tugs at Fawley in Southampton Water UK held an unusual event to raise funds for two cancer day care centres.
