Tugs & Salvage – Page 33
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NewsNew faces at European Tugowners Association
The annual meeting of the European Tugowners Association has included election of a new board of directors and launch of a new video on safe and efficient harbour towage operations.
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NewsUK training for Australian tug masters
Three Australian trainee tug masters have completed their training in the UK tapping into the expertise of colleagues serving similar contracts half a world apart.
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NewsReport examines Canada’s tugs of opportunity
A Canadian research centre has examined the availability of tugs of opportunity on the Pacific seaboard and how they complement the country’s Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) provision.
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NewsSalvage round-up
This latest salvage round-up starts with news of a major challenge facing salvors following the capsize of a large vehicle carrier in the entrance channel to a US port.
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NewsNeptune Marine converts Jifmar EuroCarrier
Neptune Marine has completed the conversion of one if its EuroCarrier workboats for France-based Jifmar to meet the requirements of a client.
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NewsCompanies team up to improve tug despatching
Dutch-owned PortX and Canada’s Helm Operations have signed a strategic partnership to bring AI assistance technology to the task of despatching tugs in busy ports.
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NewsSale of Kotug Smit to Boluda is completed
Kotug and Boskalis have successfully concluded the sale of Kotug Smit Towage to Boluda Group following the initial announcement in March this year.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Once again tug delivery and order news provides evidence of an industry flourishing with fleet upgrades and replacements involving eight deliveries and 10 orders to report.
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NewsJack Gaston, a personal reflection
The tug world is mourning the passing of Jack Gaston, a writer with a formidable knowledge of the towing industry and original compiler of this column, writes Peter Barker.
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NewsHybrid ice-breaking tug
Gondan Shipbuilders has delivered a significant vessel in the ice-breaking hybrid tug ''Vilja'' described as the most powerful tug of its type in the world
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NewsSchottel celebrates ten vessel order
Propulsion and steering systems manufacturer Schottel is celebrating its involvement in a ten vessel US-built tug order while also expanding its nozzle range.
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NewsETA members debate safety and business issues
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) has debated safe harbour towage operations and the business prospects of the industry at its annual meeting in Limassol.
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NewsThe 'ultimate' escort tug presented
IHC has revealed a new escort tug design aimed at addressing safety considerations, particularly with the handling of LNG carriers.
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NewsDamen acquires WK Hydraulics
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has expanded its component supply network with its acquisition of Dutch systems manufacturer WK Hydraulics.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Activity in the tug design and construction market shows no sign of letting up with no fewer than 10 items of news to report this month
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NewsSalvors respond to Gulf tanker incidents
Boskalis subsidiary Smit Salvage has been appointed salvor for two tankers and their cargo following suspected attacks on the vessels in the Gulf of Oman.
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NewsNew UK SOSREP
The UK has a new SOSREP with the appointment of Stephan Hennig by the MCA to the role of overseeing the UK’s response to accidents at sea.
