Vessels News – Page 99
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NewsUS vessel operators embracing clean energy
An aerospace company is contributing to emissions reduction efforts in US waterways with its clean energy power and propulsion technology.
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NewsKongsberg thrusters for fully electric tug
Kongsberg Maritime’s azimuth thrusters have been selected to power a fully electric shiphandling tug, the first of its kind in the world.
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NewsNot rocket science for Crowley
US family and employee-owned towage company Crowley has described its part in the loadout of a mobile spacecraft launch platform.
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NewsTug operators adapt to life with Covid-19
Vital support sectors of the maritime world affected by Covid-19 are having to adopt new ways of operating in a world facing severe restrictions.
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NewsABB to power Asia’s first LNG hybrid tug
Swiss technology company ABB Group has outlined its involvement in the newbuilding LNG-powered tug under construction for operation in the Port of Singapore.
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NewsTug deliveries round-up
Seven new tug deliveries held over from last month from Damen Shipyards Group are examined here including a closer look at the design types and new owners.
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NewsEquipment deal for vessel designer
An Asia-headquartered high speed vessel designer has struck an equipment deal for its new fast crew boats.
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NewsSolid state battery brings electric boat range
Extending the capacity of batteries is seen as the key to increasing the range and so promoting the viability of electric boats writes Dag Pike.
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NewsA new concept for marine electric motors
A German company has developed a new concept of electric motor suitable for marine use that offers more flexibility in the way that it can operate to make electric propulsion safer writes Dag Pike.
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NewsVessel design key to efficiency
The workboat sector should carefully consider the operational profile of a vessel before investing in hybrid and electric solutions to lower emissions, warns a naval architectural consultancy business.
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NewsShip repair services in demand
A UK-based commercial ship repair business has confirmed it is still busy working to keep vessels operational amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
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NewsCox Powertrain developing production line testing
Cox Powertrain’s soon to be launched 300hp diesel outboard is being put through its paces at the company’s UK production facility.
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NewsTowing round-up
A number of towing reports are worthy of mention, four highlighted here including three involving Emergency Towing Vessels.
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NewsBollard pull calculator for marine pilots
A smartphone app has been launched providing marine pilots with a tool to calculate the number of tugs and power required in different situational and environmental conditions.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Time will reveal the implications if any of Coronavirus on tug orders, it is currently business as usual however including reports of a slow recovery in China.
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NewsIntelliTug sea trials successfully completed
Technology group Wärtsilä and PSA Marine have successfully completed initial sea trials for the IntelliTug.
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NewsEU project backs hydrogen fuel cell vessel
An EU-funded project is supporting the construction of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered push boat in a French city.
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NewsCapsized trawler salvaged
The typically innovative approach of the salvage industry has been demonstrated with the successful recovery of a capsized trawler off Denmark.
