Tugs & Salvage – Page 34

  • 'VB Caballos' is vessel number four in a series of ten from Zamakona for Boluda (Boluda)
    News

    Delivery and order round-up

    2018-06-22T10:51:00Z

    Recent weeks have seen a steady stream of news on the delivery and order front with strong European domination but also including global involvement within the tug building industry.

  • MTU engines will power four new tugs being built at Estaleiro Detroit Brasil (Rolls-Royce)
    News

    Rolls-Royce engines for new Brazilian tugs

    2018-06-22T10:45:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has won an order to supply engines for a series of tugs being built in Brazil, continuing a long-established relationship with the Itajai-based shipyard.

  • Executives at the contract signing ceremony (Smit Lamnalco)
    News

    Bahrain LNG terminal contract success for Smit Lamnalco

    2018-06-22T10:40:00Z

    In another example of bespoke contracts for specific operations, Smit Lamnalco has won a long-term deal covering provision of marine services to the Bahrain LNG Terminal.

  • Tugs totalling 150,000hp were harnessed for the Aasta Hansteen spar platform tow (Equinor)
    News

    TOWLINES

    2018-06-22T10:35:00Z

    In a scene reminiscent of earlier days of intense activity in the North Sea oil and gas industry, five anchor-handling tugs with a combined total of 150,000hp have completed the tow out of the Aasta Hansteen spar platform.

  • 'Maersk Honam' is now safely moored in Jebel Ali Port (Maersk)
    News

    ‘Maersk Honam’ salvage draws to a close

    2018-06-22T10:25:00Z

    The long-running salvage operation following the cargo fire on the container ship Maersk Honam is close to a conclusion following the vessel’s berthing in Jebel Ali Port

  • The Bonn & Mees sheerlegs 'Matador 2' was engaged to raise the sunken barge (Peter Barker)
    News

    Sunken barge raised in the Netherlands

    2018-06-22T10:18:00Z

    A prompt response from regulatory authorities and commercial contractors has minimised disruption on a busy Dutch inland waterway following a collision between two barges.

  • 'Svitzer Warden' was chosen for the rope trials (Peter Barker)
    News

    Improving the tow line – the vital link

    2018-06-21T16:12:00Z

    In much of the tug industry, rope has been regarded as a commodity – "if it breaks, throw it away and replace it”, has often been the mantra.

  • 'Peppino Bottiglieri' was refloated after grounding off San Juan lighthouse (Tsavliris)
    News

    Double salvage operations for TsavlirisDouble salvage operations for Tsavliris

    2018-05-15T14:37:00Z

    Tsavliris Salvage is never far away from the news with its activities, recently reporting its role in two salvage operations of note.

  • 'Union Manta' and 'Taklift 4' two of Smit's vessels in action of late (Peter Barker)
    News

    Busy times for Smit Salvage

    2018-05-15T14:34:00Z

    Smit Salvage, part of Boskalis group is one of the best known global salvage companies and has reported a busy second half of 2017 and start to 2018.

  • Shanghai Salvage has been appointed to remove 'Kea Trader' (Lomar Shipping)
    News

    ‘Kea Trader’ wreck removal enters a new phase

    2018-05-15T14:27:00Z

    Shanghai Salvage Company (SSC) is preparing to continue with the wreck removal operation of the ill-fated ''Kea Trader'' in the South Pacific.

  • Hugh Shaw receives his honorary life membership from ISU President Ms Charo Coll (ISU)
    News

    ISU appoints new Secretary General and honours former SOSREP

    2018-05-15T14:23:00Z

    Two items of news from the International Salvage Union have drawn attention to the value of experienced personnel representing the interests of the industry and overseeing casualty response activity.

  • Cargo forward of the accommodation was affected by the 'Maersk Honam' fire (Indian Coast Guard)
    News

    Salvors battle container ship fire

    2018-05-15T14:18:00Z

    Global salvage specialists Ardent and Smit Salvage are engaged in a major salvage operation following a container ship fire in the Arabian Sea.

  • Vernicos tugs have a significant presence in the Eastern Mediterranean (Vernicos)
    News

    Ardent forms alliance in the Eastern Mediterranean

    2018-05-15T14:12:00Z

    Marine salvage company Ardent has formed a partnership with two Greek companies aimed at providing a better response capability in the Eastern Mediterranean and adjacent waters.

  • 'Proteas' is the latest addition to the Tsavliris fleet (Tsavliris)
    News

    TOWLINES

    2018-05-15T14:08:00Z

    Tsavliris Salvage, known for its success with Lloyd’s Open Form salvage operations has strengthened its fleet with the acquisition of a new US-built tug.

  • Albwardy Damen's shipyard includes a 5,200t ship lift (Albwardy Damen)
    News

    Prestigious branding award for Albwardy Damen

    2018-05-15T10:58:00Z

    Albwardy Damen shipyard in Sharjah UAE has won a Superbrands 2018 award recognising its shipbuilding success, of course including the construction of tugs.

  • Uzmar celebrate steel-cutting for RAL tug number 100 (RAL)
    News

    Uzmar Shipyard joins the Robert Allan Century Club

    2018-05-15T10:52:00Z

    Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) has announced that Turkey’s Uzmar Shipyard has officially joined its Century Club with construction underway on the 100th RAL designed tug.

  • 'Paraggi' is capable of both escort and conventional towing duties (Bogazici)
    News

    Mediterranean expertise in new powerful escort tug

    2018-05-15T10:45:00Z

    Designed in Spain and built in Turkey for Italian owners, the recently launched multipurpose escort tug ''Paraggi'' is another example of Mediterranean-based tug production activity.

  • Ita Dickson, Cluster Managing Director UK North (Svitzer)
    News

    Svitzer appoints two new UK managers

    2018-05-15T10:41:00Z

    News that Svitzer has appointed two new managing directors to operate in the UK allows for a closer look at the people ashore who support those at sea.

  • The first two Caspian Shoalbusters shown here have now been joined by the third and final of the order (Damen)
    News

    Damen completes Caspian Shoalbuster trio order

    2018-05-15T10:24:00Z

    Damen Shipyards has delivered the final Shoalbuster of a three-vessel order for operation in the shallow water areas of the Caspian Sea.

  • 'RT Raven' is one of KT Maritime's fleet of Rotortugs (KT Maritime)
    News

    Kotug takes full control of KT Maritime

    2018-05-15T10:17:00Z

    Kotug Australia and Teekay Shipping Australia Pty Ltd have announced the successful conclusion of a deal to reshape KT Maritime Services Australia Pty Ltd.