Tugs & Salvage – Page 33
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Despite Covid-19 disruptions, this month’s look at the world of tug construction has news of no fewer than 32 vessels either delivered or recently ordered.
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NewsOSD-IMT expands its tractor tug series
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands-based ship designer OSD-IMT has expanded its range of tugs with the unveiling of a new multi-purpose tractor tug design.
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NewsSvitzer announces contract renewals
Svitzer has announced three contract extensions and a new towage service provision agreement demonstrating the global reach of major tug operators.
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NewsSalvage round-up
High-profile shipping casualties attract the mainstream media with little mention of potential disasters averted through timely professional salvage intervention including a handful mentioned here.
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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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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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NewsCapsized trawler salvaged
The typically innovative approach of the salvage industry has been demonstrated with the successful recovery of a capsized trawler off Denmark.
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NewsTug deliveries and design round-up
This month’s round-up includes a European theme with three deliveries and a design proposal for the world’s first LNG-powered shallow-water push boat.
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NewsCaterpillar success in the US and Turkey
Caterpillar Marine has reported on collaboration for the next generation of tugs in the US and provided further details of its first Advanced Variable Drive tug built in Turkey.
