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NewsAutonomous harbour tug – a step nearer
Helsinki-based Wärtsilä has achieved what it calls a “breakthrough” in its IntelliTug project with trials underway following installation of a DP system on the tug PSA Polaris.
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NewsSvitzer and Rolls-Royce working together
Towage company Svitzer and technology services provider Rolls-Royce have signed a long-term service agreement covering the preventative spare parts supply for 17 tugs powered by MTU Series 4000 engines.
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NewsBoluda refits tug to Tier III standards
Boluda Towage Europe has taken a further step towards operating an environmentally friendly fleet with Europe’s first tug retrofit to meet IMO Tier III standards.
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NewsMAIB reports on tug boarding fatality
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its report on the investigation into an accident where a tug’s chief engineer lost his life boarding his vessel.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Following the customary lull over the holiday period, tug delivery and orders since the last round-up show every sign of continuing the healthy activity of 2019.
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Fiat Powertrain to supply marine engines to Yanmar
FPT Industrial, a brand of CNH Industrial has signed a memorandum of understanding with Yanmar Marine International, foreseeing a commercial cooperation to develop and supply marine engines.
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NewsMARSPEC's Latest Charity Project
One of MARSPEC”s latest projects included a charity which needed our help.
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NewsType approval for marine hybrid modules and batteries
Transfluid has announced that it is the first company in the world to have obtained two DNV-GL Type approvals for its hybrid technology.
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NewsPropulsion solution for groundbreaking electric fireboats
Following the delivery of Europe’s most modern fireboat, the ‘Branddirektor Westphal’, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has ordered two more fire-fighting vessels with the same propulsion packages.
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NewsISU looks in the mirror
The International Salvage Union has reported a positive reaction from respondents to research commissioned to properly understand how itself and the salvage industry is regarded.
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NewsCHIRP focuses on tug safety
The independent and confidential CHIRP maritime incident reporting system has focused on tug safety issues including problems handling heavy tow lines.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Following a busy 2019 for deliveries and orders, 2020 starts somewhat quieter and includes further investment by Boluda following its takeover of Kotug Smit Towage last year.
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NewsA winning towage partnership in Turkey
Marin Tug & Pilotage has praised the influence of Sanmar Shipyards in its success after it was named one of the winners in the recent tug licence allocation in Turkey.
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New sales channel for Hatz engines
From January 2020, German diesel engine manufacturer Motorenfabrik Hatz will provide direct support for its new and existing customers in Belgium and Luxembourg and their subsidiaries.
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NewsSilent and smooth gear shifting
Volvo Penta’s Silent Shift feature is due to be rolled out into its D3 diesel engine range.
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NewsSchottel to propel world’s first hydrogen ferry
Schottel will propel two new eco-friendly ferries, one of which is the first of its kind in the world to sail on liquid hydrogen.
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Battery research funding
Canadian energy storage major Corvus Energy has announced that it will receive funding of up to $6 million from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program.
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NewsHuman-technology interaction brings success
With the help of 5-axis machining, Finnøy Gear & Propeller is focusing on robotisation and automation in order to keep its production in Norway.
