Tugs & Salvage – Page 36
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NewsSalvage round-up
A snapshot of activity covering just a few months makes it clear there will always be work for the global salvage industry.
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NewsSvitzer adapts to changing market conditions
Towing’s global influence is reflected in news from Svitzer concerning expansion in Brazil, a contract signing in the Caribbean and divesting of its Portuguese operation.
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NewsRebirth of the compact anchor-handling tug
Dutch ship designer OSD-IMT has rekindled memories of its history with a new design of compact anchor-handling tug.
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NewsTug delivery round-up
Some months produce something of a drought when reporting new tug deliveries, not so this time around with ten new arrivals to mention, eight of which emanate from Damen Shipyards.
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NewsThe industry’s view of tug technology
Key players from the world of towing have attended ‘Tugnology ‘19’ the biennial technical conference discussing developments within the industry.
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NewsWelsh-owned tug returns from West Africa
When a sea-battered tug arrives in a UK port with barbed wire shrouding its wheelhouse it can be assumed she has seen some adventures in far distant waters, writes Graeme Ewens.
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NewsGrounding of the MV ‘Solomon Trader’
Salvors are battling to save a bulk carrier and minimise pollution following its grounding on a sensitive reef on Rennell Island, part of the remote Solomon Islands.
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NewsSvitzer Meridian – christened on the meridian
Global towage operator Svitzer, along with its key partners recently held the christening ceremony for the tug Svitzer Meridian, the latest and tenth vessel in its Port of London fleet.
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NewsIce-class escort tug for Finland
Sanmar and Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) have provided background details of the order for two custom-designed escort tugs for operation in Finland.
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NewsSamson, making the vital towing connection
Rope manufacturer Samson along with the Alaska Maritime Prevention & Response Network (Alaska Network) and Norwegian Coast Guard have completed trials of its EVATS emergency towing system.
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NewsTsavliris reports multiple projects
Greek emergency responder Tsavliris Salvage has taken part in two incidents providing professional intervention that avoided making headlines as environmental disasters.
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NewsHeavily modified tractor tug from Sanmar
“This tug is the ultimate in the field of customisation that it virtually becomes a different model” Sanmar’s description of a tractor tug order for Italian tug owner Rimorchiatori Riuniti.
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NewsDouble delivery success for RAL
Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) has provided details of two recently delivered tugs built to its designs by shipyards in the US and China.
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NewsTTC tug master and pilot training
Rotterdam-based Tug Training & Consultancy (TTC) is providing on-the-job tug master and pilot training aimed at enhancing efficiency and team work for ships using Khalifa Port.
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NewsETA’s position on container carrier alliances
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) together with other stakeholders has taken a clear joint stand in relation to Consortia Block Exemption Regulations.
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NewsDamen sells its winches on the open market
Damen Shipyards Group has announced that its marine winches sold under the name of Damen Marine Components (DMC) are to be made available on the open market.
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NewsBusy times at Med Marine
Med Marine is providing a steady stream of news of late reporting two additions to its fleet of tugs and an agreement to build a new design of tug.
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NewsMeeting the challenge of container ship fires
Fires originating in the cargo on container ships continues to make news but what does this mean for the salvage industry? Peter Barker investigates.
