News 2-4 – Page 64
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NewsSanmar reflects on a busy 2020
Sanmar Shipyards is reflecting on a challenging but productive 2020, delivering a vessel almost every two weeks.
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NewsSvitzer expansion in Germany and beyond
Svitzer has described the rationale behind recent expansion in Germany, highlighting how its global presence and scale of operation provide flexibility to adapt to changes in demand.
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NewsBoluda Towage acquires Iskes Towage & Salvage
In another sign of consolidation within the towage industry Boluda Towage has acquired the port towage activities of Iskes Towage & Salvage.
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NewsRolls-Royce engines for first LNG-hybrid tug
MTU gas engines are to power the world’s first LNG-hybrid harbour tug for operation in Singapore, part of a 12-vessel order to be operated by Jurong Marine Services.
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NewsDigitising shipping’s ‘first and last mile’
Just how widespread is digitisation within the marine port environment, especially for the ‘first and last mile’ of a ship’s voyage involving service providers including towage operators.
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NewsWide-ranging activities for Resolve Marine
Global maritime responder Resolve Marine has reported a busy period including combating a fire on a vehicle carrier and providing mainstream marine support services.
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NewsCremyll ferry to go electric
Plymouth based Voyager Boatyard will receive funding to design and build an electric ferry that will operate on the commuter route between Plymouth and South East Cornwall, UK.
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NewsBMT’s latest passenger catamaran ferry delivered
BMT’s latest passenger ferry, designed for Kitsap Transit in the United States, has successfully completed sea trials.
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NewsVolvo Penta’s first EU stage V diesel
Using its established IMO Tier III technology, Volvo Penta will begin supplying four-stroke D8 and D13 engines for diesel inboard, marine genset and auxiliary applications that comply with EU Stage V emissions regulations.
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NewsLarger fuel cells for marine applications
Norwegian company TECO2030 has developed a 400kW fuel cell that is currently undergoing type-approval for marine applications.
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NewsTug delivery and order round-up
We look at just three tug deliveries from Sanmar and Damen this month along with a notable order for a new vessel for Svitzer on the river Thames.
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NewsAdditional emergency tug for Dutch waters
The Netherlands Coast Guard has increased its emergency towing provision in the North Sea with a powerful tug to guard the Borssele offshore windfarm.
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NewsNew engines for tug nearly fifty years old
"We got 59,115 hours on those engines without even removing a head". For Seaspan International however, re-engining the 47-year-old tug Seaspan Cavalier was a worthwhile investment.
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NewsComplex tugs and barge delivery for Damen
Damen Shipyards recently took advantage of a unique opportunity to deliver a five-vessel order to three separate customers in Canada.
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NewsMCA corrects irregularity in workboat rules
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued a General Exemption to remedy an ‘administrative irregularity’ concerning certification of workboats.
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NewsKeeping faith with Sanmar class replacement
Following Sanmar’s discontinuation of the tug marque bearing the same name Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) has described further the replacement in its RApport 1900SX harbour tug.
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NewsForth Ports acquires Targe Towing
Forth Ports Ltd and Targe Towing Ltd have jointly announced that Forth Ports has acquired the entire share capital of Targe Towing.
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NewsSalvage and Wreck Removal conference
The annual Salvage and Wreck Removal Conference has taken place with salvage, insurance and legal communities reported to be ‘focused together on this important industry’.
