Tugs & Salvage – Page 31
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Another busy period for tug builders brings news on a global scale but this month we examine orders and deliveries for twelve vessels with a European theme.
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NewsTug expansion for Mammoet in the Middle East
Heavy lifting and transport specialist Mammoet has announced an expansion of tug and barge services in the Middle East following a strategic partnership with Astro Offshore.
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NewsYear of renewal for Alfons Håkans
Finnish towage, salvage and marine services provider Alfons Håkans has reflected on a year of renewal for the company including new tug acquisitions and disposals.
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NewsEuropean tug owners face industry challenges
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) is predicting a year of opportunities for the industry but also challenges for a traditional business model under pressure.
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NewsBoluda send-off for Spanish training ship
Five Boluda Towage and Salvage tugs have participated in the ceremonial sailing from Cádiz of the Spanish Navy training ship ‘Juan Sebastián Elcano’ on its 91st training cruise.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
This month’s round-up includes three items of news concerning orders of note with further signs of the popularity of Turkish-built tugs for UK operators.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
After the usual quiet holiday period, activity is back in full swing with news dominated by deliveries and orders for Damen and more design success for Robert Allan Ltd (RAL).
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NewsJenkins Marine assists with ferry refit
UK-based Jenkins Marine has taken part in a complex operation to remove a chain ferry from its ground tackle and tow it to drydock for its regular refit.
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NewsTowing deck machinery success for MacGregor
Cargo handling specialist MacGregor has secured orders for deck machinery for eight tugs to be built in Hong Kong and a US Navy towing, salvage and rescue ship.
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NewsAssessing future fortunes for tugs
Tug and offshore vessel broker Century Marine Services has provided an insight into the current state of the tug and OSV market suggesting a positive future for twin-screw conventional tugs.
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NewsThirty year old tug ready for another twenty
German tug owner Otto Wulf turned to propulsion and steering manufacturer Schottel when it had to consider the future of a tug already 30 years old.
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NewsUS Navy contract for Smit and Donjon
Smit Salvage and Donjon Marine Co. have been awarded a contract that will see them providing salvage services for the US Navy throughout much of the western hemisphere.
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NewsSmit Lamnalco secures two towage contracts
Smit Lamnalco has reported the signing of two major port towage contracts that will provide work for fifteen tugs in Bahrain and Australia.
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NewsRolls-Royce class approval for hybrid tug
Rolls-Royce has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from classification society ABS for its hybrid propulsion system for tractor tugs.
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NewsTrelleborg making tug operations safer
Trelleborg Marine Systems has launched its SafeTug software solution aimed at empowering those involved with shiphandling in ports with information to optimise safety and efficiency.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
This month’s round-up is dominated by tug deliveries and contracts signed for two of Europe’s most prolific shipyards, Damen and Sanmar.
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NewsKotug forms new towage partnership in Egypt
Kotug International and Petroconsult have joined forces, establishing a new company following the awarding of a long-term contract in the Red Sea, Egypt.
