Vessels News – Page 98
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NewsElectric propulsion greens shipping
One electric propulsion solution is being celebrated for 30 years of service in aiding efficiency, sustainability and reliability.
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Our Power In Partnership (P.I.P.) enables customers to enjoy the benefits of an OXE diesel outboard without the financial pain. You will simply pay for the hours your vessel is active on the water.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
This month’s review covers tug deliveries and orders from European shipyards and a series of newbuildings from an Ohio USA-based yard with European connections.
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NewsRemote tugs a step closer
Svitzer, Kongsberg Maritime and classification society ABS have signed an agreement to jointly develop RECOTUG, the ‘world’s first fully operational and remotely-controlled tug’.
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NewsMaking the towing connection quick and easy
Maritime and offshore synthetic fibre and steel wire rope manufacturer Lankhorst Ropes has introduced Lankoloop, described as the world’s quickest and easiest towing and mooring connection.
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NewsSAAM completes acquisition of Intertug
SAAM Towage has completed its acquisition of 70% of fellow South American tug operator Intertug in a deal valued at US$49.7M.
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NewsISU working to revise wreck removal contracts
A high-powered group representing International Salvage Union (ISU) members are working with other parties to revise wreck removal contracts.
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NewsBusy winter for Scottish tugs
As the UK gradually emerges from winter we look back at activities that have kept the country’s northern towage fleet busy.
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NewsPropulsion focus for 4th CMN webinar
With over 350 delegates registered already with six weeks still to go, The Commercial Marine Network’s fourth decarbonisation webinar, sponsored by Castoldi, is gathering considerable momentum.
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NewsDeepspeed aims for larger units
Italian company DeepSpeed which has developed an innovative concept of electric pod drive is now changing its focus towards larger versions after a successful fund raising drive.
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VHF wireless charging for vessels
A UK company is working hard to develop a new type of charging system for electric vessels which it claims could have a big impact on marine operations.
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News16-cylinder diesel meets toughest US regulations
Rolls-Royce has received EPA Tier 4 certification for its MTU propulsion systems based on its Series 4000 M65L 16-cylinder diesel engines.
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NewsNew rules published for wind propulsion systems
A global classification society is helping lead the charge towards decarbonisation with its recent publication of new rules for wind propulsion systems.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Amid a backlog of deliveries and orders building up we focus this month on two significant new tug arrivals and orders involving European shipyards.
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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.
