News 2-4 – Page 60
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NewsThird VectRA tractor joins Ashdod Port fleet
Sanmar Shipyards has delivered a Robert Allan Ltd tractor tug to Italy’s Tripmare making the third similar design vessel to operate at Ashdod Port, Israel.
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NewsHealthy order books for tug builders
Shipyards are experiencing a busy period with the awarding of five contracts to report, three involving multiple vessels making a total of 15 newbuilds on their way.
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NewsKeeping a closer eye on fuel usage
Looking to reduce emissions and fuel costs, in 2020 Boluda Towage Europe fitted out its tug ‘Union Koala’ with C-Sense’s EcoPilot fuel consumption monitoring system – and hit its economy targets.
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NewsAzipod propulsion milestone
ABB’s Azipod propulsion has marked its 300th vessel milestone and 30 years in the industry.
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Fixing supply chain delays
Diesel outboard manufacturer Cox Marine has decided to bring its PTT production in-house to alleviate pressures caused by supply chain delays and disruptions
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NewsWind propulsion stakeholders call for concerted action
As the shipping industry searches for technologies and energy sources that can deliver on upcoming decarbonisation regulations from the IMO and EU and ultimately delivering zero-emissions shipping, the development and deployment of wind propulsion technologies have been making headlines that speak to a growing momentum.
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NewsScania-powered barges for oil spill response
Scania has been selected by the Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) to power four 52-foot oil spill response landing crafts.
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NewsTug design – evolution or revolution?
At a time when green, remotely controlled and autonomous tugs attract attention, let’s draw breath and reflect on how tug design itself has developed in recent decades.
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NewsCost-effective titanium heat exchangers
A new range of titanium heat exchangers offer a cost-effective cooling solution for electric and hybrid marine systems.
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NewsMethanol tug conversion for Port of Antwerp
Hot on the heels of acquiring three Tier III tugs, Port of Antwerp’s ‘greening the fleet’ programme will now see conversion of a tug to operate on methanol fuel.
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NewsReducing the cost of electric tugs
Vallianz Holdings and SeaTech Solutions have teamed up to develop an all-electric tug targeting a CAPEX increase of just 20% and lower life cycle costs.
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NewsCrowley plans for the future
Crowley Engineering Services is addressing future challenges head on with the design of the first fully-electric US tug with autonomous technology.
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NewsDamen delivers workboat to Jamaica
Damen Shipyards has delivered the multipurpose workboat Jamaica III to Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJAM) primarily for buoy maintenance but also with towing capabilities.
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NewsBatteries for tugs large and not so large
With battery power for tugs gaining interest, news arrives of Damen’s progress with 'Sparky' and Maersk’s ordering of a battery pack for one if its most powerful anchor-handlers.
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NewsSanmar’s first Tier III tug heads to Norway
Norway’s Buksér og Berging (BB) has received its sixth vessel from Sanmar, a powerful tractor tug and the first Tier III tug from the Turkish shipbuilder.
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NewsGuadeloupe tug order for Piriou
French shipbuilder Piriou has notched up another order for its OST 30 ASD tug for operation in the French Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe.
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NewsA new force for Tasmanian towage
Tasmania’s TasPorts has enhanced its towage provision with the entry into service of the country’s first Rotortug RT Force.
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NewsChanges for French ETV fleet
The International Salvage Union is reporting that Les Abeilles has had its French emergency towing vessel (ETV) contract renewed including provision of powerful replacements for two existing ETVs.
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NewsUS Tier 4 retrofit system
A US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 compliant retrofit system to control emissions has been developed for commercial harbour craft.
