Vessels News – Page 177
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NewsTugnology 11, well attended, interesting and enjoyable
Tugnology 11, the third two day conference to be organised by the ABR Company exclusively for the towage industry, was remarkably successful.
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NewsCanny Scots crabber opts for economy
Scrabster based Boy Alan, a new shellfish catcher built by the Seaway Group in Macduff, Scotland, typifies the latest generation of under-10m, purpose built, static-gear boats.
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NewsKumera gearboxes for Hybrid propulsion systems
The name Kumera Norgear is one that has become synonymous with tugs and their fire fighting equipment over many years.
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NewsTime is running out for the British ETVs
In spite of considerable opposition and lobbying, the British government shows no sign of changing its decision to scrap the four Emergency Towing Vessels (ETVs) stationed in strategic locations around the UK coastline.
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NewsEuropean Tugowners and Pilots issue Joint Guidelines
After many months of work and consultation the European Tugowners Association (ETA) and the European Maritime Pilots’ Association (EMPA) have issued their ‘Joint ETS-EMPA Guidelines on Design and Layout of Harbour Towage Equipment’.
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NewsWaterjets power fast rescue craft
Innovation AS of Norway has recently delivered a 14.9m rescue/passenger boat to Wold Coastal Transport.
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NewsLithium-Ion marine battery gets 12V sister
Electrical specialist Mastervolt has launched a 12 volt Lithium-Ion marine battery, packaging the lightweight cells into the same case as its popular 24 volt sister.
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NewsDiesel Bug - The Basics, free at Seawork
‘Diesel Bug - The Basics’ is a brand new, free booklet available for the first time at Seawork 2011. It provides a simple, no nonsense introduction to the complex issue of microbial contamination of diesel.
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NewsFirst European hybrid will be a Rotor Tug
Tugowners KOTUG International have formed a partnership with Canadian company Aspin, Kemp and Associates (AKA) to produce Europe’s first true ‘Hybrid’ tug.
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NewsKOTUG makes another connection with KO-LINK
Maritime service provider KOTUG International, with offices in Rotterdam, Hamburg and Bremerhaven, has recently patented the towing ring KO-LINK, originally developed by the company for its own use.
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NewsSeawork exhibitor racing round the world
West Yorkshire UK based Seawork exhibitor Centa Transmissions is supporting this year’s Global Circumnavigation Challenge by British ocean adventurer Alan Priddy.
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NewsYanmar commercial range launch at Seawork
In a joint initiative with Yanmar Europe B.V., E. P. Barrus Ltd will introduce a new range of Yanmar commercial high speed engines at Seawork 2011.
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NewsCareful consideration for hand crafted props
Clements Marine had a hand in no less than nine propulsion systems of boats on the Seawork pontoon last month, no small achievement for any company.
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NewsMitsui introduce new environmentally friendly ferry
Mitsui OSK Lines recently announced the completion of the concept for its second in a series of next generation vessels. The ‘Ishin-II’ is an environment friendly ferry that can transport both cargo and passengers.
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NewsSee WaterMota everywhere at Seawork
Seawork visitors will have the opportunity to view the latest engines from Hyundai SeasAll, Doosan and Westerbeke, on display with engine and generator specialist WaterMota at Seawork 2011.
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NewsGood reasons to visit Royston at Seawork
Royston Ltd will be providing two good reasons for visitors to learn about its enginei fuel monitoring system when they are at Seawork.
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NewsSee the sounds of silence at Seawork
As 2011 Seawork International 2011 approached, UK based marine exhaust specialist, Halyard announced yet another commercial success story with boat builder South Boat Special Projects.
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NewsPlan your engine servicing at Seawork
Marine engine service provider Finning Power Systems will showcase its range of maintenance and service packages available to work boat operators at this year’s Seawork exhibition.
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NewsThe Dutch answer to expensive fuel
DSM Shipbrokers of Meppel in the Netherlands can now offer a new and extremely economic vessel, specifically developed for very flexible coastal sea/river trading and built by the Dutch Shipyard De Kaap in the Netherlands.
