Tugs & Salvage – Page 30
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NewsDouble delivery success for RAL
Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) has provided details of two recently delivered tugs built to its designs by shipyards in the US and China.
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NewsTTC tug master and pilot training
Rotterdam-based Tug Training & Consultancy (TTC) is providing on-the-job tug master and pilot training aimed at enhancing efficiency and team work for ships using Khalifa Port.
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NewsETA’s position on container carrier alliances
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) together with other stakeholders has taken a clear joint stand in relation to Consortia Block Exemption Regulations.
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NewsDamen sells its winches on the open market
Damen Shipyards Group has announced that its marine winches sold under the name of Damen Marine Components (DMC) are to be made available on the open market.
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NewsBusy times at Med Marine
Med Marine is providing a steady stream of news of late reporting two additions to its fleet of tugs and an agreement to build a new design of tug.
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NewsMeeting the challenge of container ship fires
Fires originating in the cargo on container ships continues to make news but what does this mean for the salvage industry? Peter Barker investigates.
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NewsSafe and efficient shiphandling in Rotterdam
Shiphandling may be routine to the tug world but what does it actually involve? Peter Barker joined the crew of Kotug Smit’s ''Innovation'' in Rotterdam.
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NewsSchottel and McAllister 30 years cooperation
The longstanding cooperation between Schottel and McAllister Towing continues with an order for two propulsion units for a newbuild escort and harbour tug.
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NewsGhanaian order for Turkish tug builder
A dramatic increase in traffic in the Ghanaian ports of Tema and Takoradi has led to port expansion projects and in turn the requirement for additional shiphandling tugs.
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NewsWärtsilä propulsion solution delivers results
Technology group Wärtsilä is evaluating the operational results from its propulsion system installed in two tugs operated by the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety.
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NewsEncouraging local tug crews in South Africa
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is contributing to the development of local skills for crewing its tugs with its cadet training programme.
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NewsZ-Tech success continues for RAL
Robert Allan Ltd has provided details of the recent flurry of orders and deliveries of its successful Z-Tech series of tugs.
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NewsISU Associate Members’ Day
The International Salvage Union’s annual Associate Members’ Day has revealed results of its 2018 Pollution Prevention Survey and a reminder of the importance of the industry.
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NewsSalvage round-up
During a busy period for the salvage industry we examine three operations including the salvage of a Norwegian frigate, a capsized pipe-layer and another container ship fire.
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NewsSchottel’s simple hybrid propulsion solution
Propulsion system manufacturer Schottel and towage service provider Svitzer have developed a new hybrid propulsion concept distinguished by its simplicity.
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NewsNWA welcomes new MCA Workboat Code
The UK''s National Workboat Association is celebrating launch of the second edition of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Workboat Code redefining working practices and standards.
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NewsTug engine order first for MAN
MAN Energy Solutions has secured a notable order to supply the first IMO Tier III-compliant engines for shiphandling tug operations in the Mediterranean.
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NewsKotug Smit Towage agree to sell to Boluda
Kotug International BV and Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to sell their joint venture company Kotug Smit Towage to Boluda Group.
