News 2-4 – Page 66
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NewsLNG bunkering - the tug and barge method
A project with European involvement will see LNG bunkering services in the US provided by an articulated tug and barge unit (ATB).
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NewsKotug debuts in South America
Kotug has acquired a powerful anchor-handling tug on the back of a long-term oil field support contract in Guyana.
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NewsTwo new ETVs for Norwegian coastline
Norway''s coastline now has an increased layer of protection with the arrival of two additional Emergency Towing Vessels (ETVs).
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NewsSchottel equips Russian and Kenyan tugs
Propulsion manufacturer Schottel is busy supplying propulsion units to anchor-handling tugs in Russia and a salvage tug in Kenya.
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NewsMarathon rescue tow for South African ETV
South Africa’s ETV ‘SA Amandla’ has completed a 4,220-mile round trip in hurricane force winds to recover a disabled fishing vessel in mid-South Atlantic.
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NewsSmit Salvage working globally
Smit Salvage is a long-enduring name in the world of salvage and recent activities indicate its expertise as much in demand as ever.
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NewsFirst marine lithium sulphur batteries
A plan to exploit the benefits of using lithium sulphur batteries instead of the normal lithium ion batteries in a marine application is being developed by British company Oxis Energy.
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NewsWaterjets with integrated interceptors
Italian waterjet manufacturer Castoldi has started integrating Swedish-made Zipwake interceptors into some of its waterjet models.
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NewsDolphin inspired propeller alternative is just a fluke
A Swedish company called Dolprop Industries has developed propulsion technology for small vessels that is based on the way that the tail flukes of whales and dolphins work.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up (November 2020)
Another productive period for European tug builders has provided news of thirteen deliveries and the placing of three orders of note.
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NewsSharing tug experiences in British Columbia
A tug and barge operator in British Columbia has described how it drew on the experience of fellow operators when designing a new tug.
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NewsEnergising New Zealand’s electric tug
Echandia Marine and Damen Shipyards have announced a partnership to supply the energy storage system for Ports of Auckland’s fully-electric tug.
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NewsSchottel hybrid thrusters for Aarhus tug
German propulsion manufacturer Schottel is to supply rudder propellers featuring its mechanical hybrid system to Uzmar Shipyard for the new Port of Aarhus tug.
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NewsISU release salvage statistics for 2019
Salvage statistics for 2019 reveal a mixed bag of falls in number of services, a gain in gross revenue and Lloyd’s Open Form revenue at a historic low.
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NewsBoluda extends its presence in Zeebrugge
Boluda Towage Europe and Port of Zeebrugge have extended their towage agreement and added a sustainability boost for shiphandling services in the port.
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NewsAutonomous tug sailing a step closer
Kotug International, Rotortug and tech start-up Captain AI have demonstrated the first autonomous optimal route sailing using the training Rotortug ‘RT Borkum’.
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NewsBattery development project grows
A new partner has joined the EU HYDRA research project that aims develop more sustainable lithium-ion ((Li-ion) batteries.
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NewsFerry to test emissions-free flow batteries
A project assessing the feasibility of using flow batteries in vessels to enable zero-emission marine propulsion and auxiliary power has selected a Houlder-designed harbour ferry for further research into zero-emission potential.
