All articles by Peter Barker – Page 2
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NewsNew Voith propellers for Hamburg ferries
The first of three hybrid ferries for the Port of Hamburg has been commissioned featuring new five-bladed electric Voith Schneider propellers.
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NewsSanmar bags Turkish government tug contract
Turkey’s coastal safety directorate has ordered two powerful tugs from Sanmar to enhance its already extensive fleet of vessels.
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NewsDamen signs tug deal with Lithuanian Navy
The Lithuanian Navy has ordered a Damen tug as political tensions in the region put security at the forefront of port operations.
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NewsAmazon funds world-first offshore farm within a farm
Amazon is funding the world’s first commercial-scale seaweed farm within the confines of an offshore wind farm.
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NewsIn the line of fire – salvors on the frontline
The consequences of war on commercial shipping lead to extra dangers for already risky work by salvage firms. Peter Barker reports on two companies’ activities affected by the Red Sea conflict.
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NewsHighs and lows of salvage in 2023
The ISU’s annual review has reported increased revenue from LOF cases and increases in income from wreck removals.
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NewsLloyd’s publishes new salvage contract
One of the oldest commercial contracts in existence has been re-published under a new version.
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News1,400 tons of explosive remain on WWII wreck – survey
Around 1,400 tons of explosives remain on the wreck of a World War II cargo ship that still lies on the seabed off the coast of eastern England.
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NewsBriggs Marine’s new vessel takes to the water
The latest chapter in the story of Briggs Marine’s new maintenance support vessel has been celebrated with its launching ceremony in Spain, before it goes to be fitted out.
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NewsReport reveals risks of North Sea crowding
As more and more fixed and floating objects appear in European waters, the risk of shipping incidents is growing, the Dutch Safety Board has found.
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NewsDamen delivers for two Dutch tug owners
Dutch shipbuilder Damen is on course to deliver two pairs of popular tugs to two well-known domestic tug owners.
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NewsPowerful new tug protects Spain’s coastline
A powerful new rescue vessel has entered service with Salvamento Marítimo (SASEMAR), Spain’s maritime search and rescue agency, joining the society’s already large and impressive fleet of rescue vessels.
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NewsEngine control issue leads to collision
7,000 litres of marine diesel oil were spilled when a moored fishing vessel collided with an unmanned tug, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch has reported.
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NewsNew arrival for Scottish workboat owner
While the large tug operators often hit the headlines, there’s an awful lot going on ‘under the radar’ with smaller fleets working away. Peter Barker has a look at Inverlussa, in Scotland.
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NewsBritish Isles takes top spot for shipping incidents
Most shipping incidents over the past 10 years have occurred around the British Isles, the annual Allianz Commercial Safety and Shipping Review for 2024 has found.
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NewsBoluda expands with buy-out of SMS Towage
Boluda Towage has continued its pattern of global expansion with the acquisition of Hull, UK-based SMS Towage.
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NewsBaltimore’s bridge releases 'Dali'
The container ship that took out the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore this March has now been refloated and will be probed for answers as to why she smacked into the bridge, killing six workers.
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NewsIN DEEP: How OSW has shaped today’s vessels
The offshore wins sector has seen a meteoric rise in recent years that doesn’t seem to be slowing down any. Peter Barker has a look at how the industry and its vessels evolved, and where it all might be heading.
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NewsDamen’s second fully electric tug sets sail
A second fully electric RSD-E tug 2513 has been launched by Damen from its Vietnamese shipyard.
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NewsNew managers for Jenkins Marine vessels
Two vessels out of the Jenkins Marine fleet are now being managed by Landfall Marine in the Netherlands.
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