Vessels News – Page 60
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NewsSpecial feature: Deep dive into methanol, Part 1
As the maritime industry wonders what the future holds for fuels, Stevie Knight takes a deep dive into methanol. Could this be the right choice for tugs? Part one of our two-part feature examines some of the research going on.
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NewsWorld’s largest battery ship on order
Incat Tasmania is building what is so far the world’s largest battery-powered vessel, a ro-pax ferry that will be delivered to South America.
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NewsPilot autonomous survey project claims success
The success of an autonomous pilot wind farm survey means a combined AUV/USV model could be rolled out commercially early next year.
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NewsAugust 2023 Salvage Round-up
The International Salvage Union has provided details of its members’ activities, the sector’s expertise in demand not only for casualties on the world’s oceans but also within ports and even on dry land.
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NewsRecyclable workboat for tidal turbine
Glasgow’s Ultimate Boats has delivered a fully recyclable workboat to tidal turbine pioneer Orbital Marine
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NewsSeries success for Med Marine
Turkey’s Med Marine has reported progress with orders for three Robert Allan Ltd RAstar 2800 tugs for operators in Ireland, Germany and Libya.
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NewsMarkey towing winches to boost tug power for Moran
News that Seattle-based Markey Machine has been selected to provide its hawser winches and capstans for Moran Towing’s two new escort tugs turns the spotlight on components where there is no place for what can be considered the weakest link in the chain.
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NewsMacduff delivers first design for Indian owner
Macduff Ship Design has successfully delivered a new ASD tug/service vessel to Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works, its first ever design for an Indian owner
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NewsHyke launches clean ferry for urban waterways
Bringing water transport back to cities in a clean way: Hyke’s Hydrolift Smart Ferry has been launched in Norway.
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NewsPutting container losses into perspective
Every time there’s a major container loss and salvage teams are called in, the world’s media can go into overdrive such that one would think it was a regular occurrence. In fact, the number of incidences has sunk to an all-time low, writes Peter Barker.
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NewsSvitzer moves into next methanol fuel cell phase
Tug giant Svitzer says it has moved into the second phase of a project to design the world’s first methanol hybrid fuel cell (MHFC) tug.
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NewsVernicos Scafi orders new tug from Med Marine
Greek tugs and salvage firm Vernicos Scafi has ordered a Robert Allan-designed harbour tug from Med Marine.
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NewsArtemis Technologies unveils improved CTV
The latest generation of Artemis Technologies CTVs promises enhanced comfort and safety for the crew
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NewsWorldwide tug deliveries by Redwise
Specialist delivery crews have to be on hand globally to meet today’s demand for tugs across the world, and Redwise is one prime example.
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NewsFirst-of-a-kind vessel to be drydocked at H&W
Belfast shipyard Harland & Wolff is carrying out repairs on the first vessel of its kind to be worked on at the yard.
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NewsCanadian tug fleet gets an electric boost courtesy of Sanmar
Sanmar Shipyards has delivered its second electric tug to HaiSea Marine in Canada
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NewsDamen strengthens its position in Sweden
Damen Shipyards Group is forming a strategic partnership with Swedish investment company Lazarus Industriförvaltning as the Dutch shipbuilder progresses with its extensive order book in Sweden.
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NewsP&O Maritime Logistics expands towage services in the Americas
A towage contract with the Port of Caucedo will facilitate the handling of larger vessels
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NewsSlump in salvage figures could be worrying sign
A slump in four key areas of the salvage industry is a worrying sign for shipping as a whole, writes Peter Barker.
