News 2-4 – Page 65
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NewsPhinergy gets support from Yara Marine
Norwegian company Yara Marine Technologies has agreed to give financial and other support to Phinergy Marine, a company that has developed container housed aluminium air battery systems.
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NewsCaterpillar upgrades C32B engine
Following the successful launch of the C32B version of the long established C32 marine diesel, Caterpillar has now introduced a further upgrade of this engine.
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NewsBattery project to drive clean energy shift
A new research and innovation project aims to cut the cost of today’s marine battery electric drivetrains in half and relieve ship owners of the burden of capital expense.
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NewsTug delivery round-up
There are ten recent deliveries of note to report this month from shipyards both within Europe and those beyond with important European content.
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NewsMultraship busy in the Black Sea and Denmark
Multraship Towage & Salvage has provided emergency response services in the Black Sea and Denmark.
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NewsComplex operations for Tsavliris
Recent activities for Tsavliris Salvage have highlighted that complexities often extend beyond just sending a tug to tow a vessel to safety.
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NewsSafety bulletin follows Bourbon Rhode sinking
Flag state authorities in Luxembourg have issued an immediate action safety bulletin following loss of the anchor-handling tug supply vessel ‘Bourbon Rhode’.
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NewsHST Marine expands into the workboat market
An interesting development will see HST Marine expand its crew transfer vessel (CTV) activities into the workboat market with a newbuild Damen Multi Cat.
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NewsRemote helm control system for Dutch tug
Boston USA-based Sea Machines Robotics is supplying a remote helm control system for Herman Sr. BV’s Shoalbuster tug ‘Teddy’.
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NewsSanmar signs up for Schottel thrusters
Sanmar Shipyards and Schottel are extending a partnership dating back 16 years following a framework agreement to supply thrusters for the Turkish yard’s Bigaçay class newbuilding tugs.
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NewsVoith powers Rhine pusher tugs
Two pusher tugs under construction at Dutch shipbuilder Barkmeijer Shipyards will be powered by Voith propeller units continuing a near 50-year relationship between vessel owner and propeller supplier
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NewsExhaust system installation successful
Emissions are minimised on a new exploration, research and media vessel, thanks to its IMO Tier III compliant exhaust system.
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NewsHybrid upgrades to give vessels more attractive environmental profiles
The Wärtsilä Hybrid Upgrade solution, has been selected for retrofitting two offshore construction vessels owned by Norwegian operator Østensjø Rederi.
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NewsSonihull to supply antifouling for waterjets
Antifouling systems company, Sonihull, has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Maritime to be the latter’s sole-supplier of ultrasonic antifouling systems.
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NewsVoith propulsion for hybrid ferries
Voith will supply the propulsion system for two hybrid passenger ferries that will operate on Lake Geneva.
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NewsAdd hydrogen for a cleaner burn
Ecomotus has unveiled the Eco Pro, a standalone catalytic hydrogen system designed to reduce emissions and work in harmony with existing combustion engines.
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NewsPropulsion deals for new pilot boats
Propulsion package deals have been announced for nine new pilot boats to be built by Goodchild Marine Services for ABP Ports.
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NewsServogear’s Ecoflow Propulsor advances ferry
Servogear’s Ecoflow Propulsor system has been delivered to an EU-funded emission-free fast ferry project.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
This month’s review of newbuild tug deliveries and orders focuses on two of the best known and most prolific builders of such vessels, Damen Shipyards Group and Sanmar Shipyards.
