Tugs & Salvage – Page 33
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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.
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NewsETA assesses the European towage sector
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) and Dutch consultancy company ECORYS have produced a study revealing the true economic impact of the European towage sector.
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NewsMultiple order success for Schottel
Propulsion system manufacturer Schottel has announced orders for no fewer than 22 azimuth thrusters for tugs in China, Turkey, Poland and the US.
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NewsSerco and Briggs bid for Royal Navy contract
Outsourcing company Serco and maritime services provider Briggs Marine are teaming up to bid for the Royal Navy’s next generation of marine services.
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NewsISU responds to coronavirus outbreak
Members of the International Salvage Union (ISU) have stated their desire to maintain a service as usual status during the current global Coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsSalvage round-up
In addition to the operations mentioned in this edition other activities by the global salvage industry are also worth a mention.
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NewsDouble salvage success for BOA
Trondheim Norway-based BOA Offshore AS has provided details of its involvement in recent months in two complex salvage operations.
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NewsOre carrier stranded off Brazil
A major salvage operation is underway for a grounded and listing ore carrier off the coast of Brazil.
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NewsTug delivery roundup
With 12 new additions of note for the global tug family to report, this month’s round-up concentrates just on deliveries.
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NewsNew chairman for Daniel Adamson
After leading the ''Daniel Adamson'' restoration project for 16 years, the man who saved the 1903-built steam tug-tender from the breaker’s torch for £1 has stepped down as chairman.
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NewsJifmar expands further in Scotland
French-owned Jifmar Offshore Services has increased its presence in Scotland with the acquisition of Shetland-based Delta Marine.
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NewsTowage reports large and small
The fine line between a rescue tow and a salvage is often one for negotiations, here are six recent examples of towage assistance to disabled vessels, large and small.
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NewsAutonomous harbour tug – a step nearer
Helsinki-based Wärtsilä has achieved what it calls a “breakthrough” in its IntelliTug project with trials underway following installation of a DP system on the tug PSA Polaris.
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NewsSvitzer and Rolls-Royce working together
Towage company Svitzer and technology services provider Rolls-Royce have signed a long-term service agreement covering the preventative spare parts supply for 17 tugs powered by MTU Series 4000 engines.
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NewsBoluda refits tug to Tier III standards
Boluda Towage Europe has taken a further step towards operating an environmentally friendly fleet with Europe’s first tug retrofit to meet IMO Tier III standards.
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NewsMAIB reports on tug boarding fatality
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its report on the investigation into an accident where a tug’s chief engineer lost his life boarding his vessel.
