Tugs & Salvage – Page 55
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NewsThe loss of a salvage legend
Captain Rich Habib, one of the most experienced members of the global salvage community has lost his life in a tragic snowboarding accident in America.
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NewsDouble trouble for grounded container ships
In recent weeks two large container ships have been successfully refloated after being intentionally grounded in German and UK waters.
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News‘Just in time’ salvage saves the day
A listing and abandoned vehicle carrier has been towed to safety after drifting perilously close to shore, highlighting once again how professional salvors are ready to intervene to prevent environmental damage.
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NewsRobert Allan round-up
A dual-fuel tug for China, an order for the Royal Thai Navy, another delivery of the popular Z-Tech tug and deliveries and orders for SAAM S.A. are some of the recent items of news from Robert Allan Ltd (RAL).
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NewsDamen delivers two for Italy
Among the regular deliveries from Damen’s range to report this month are a pair of ASD tugs to separate Italian owners.
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NewsSvitzer posts positive results for 2015
Global towage and marine related services company Svitzer has reported what it describes as “very good results” from activities in 2015.
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NewsNew tractor tug design offered by OSD
Dutch naval architect and marine engineering services company Offshore Ship Designers (OSD) has revealed a new design of tractor tug offering a choice between both Voith Schneider and azimuth thruster configurations.
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NewsDelta Marine completes wave energy converter tow
Lerwick-based Delta Marine has reported completion of the 719nm tow of a wave energy convertor from Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands to Falmouth on the UK south west coast.
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NewsTwo more Damen ASDs for Riuniti
Italian tug operator Rimorchiatori Riuniti will be adding to its existing Damen fleet following the announcement of an order for two ASD Tug 2913s set for delivery in 2016 and 2017.
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NewsSvitzer LNG contract prompts more orders
Within just one month Svitzer Australia has reported winning a ten year LNG terminal towage contract and the ordering of two ASD tugs from Sanmar to service the project.
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NewsFirst of new class from Sanmar
Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyards have delivered the first of a new class of Robert Allan Ltd designed ASD tugs to Italtugs for operation at a Sicilian oil terminal.
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NewsNew operators for Dutch Coastguard ETV
The contract to operate the Netherlands Coastguard’s Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) has changed hands with Multraship Ocean Towage BV taking over from previous operator Svitzer Towage.
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NewsBogazici delivers ASD tug to Ocean Group
Slovenian tug owner Ocean Koper DOO recently took delivery of a new ASD tug highlighting the increasing contribution to tug construction by Turkish shipyards, in this case from Istanbul-based Bogazici Denizcilik.
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NewsResolving to expand
Resolve Marine Group has announced expansion of its global presence with the acquisition of a salvage service provider and a harbour towage company both based in Gibraltar.
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NewsFourth Russian rescuer delivered
Russia’s Nevsky Shipyard has delivered ‘Spasatel Demidov’, the fourth and final example in a series of multipurpose salvage vessels for the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation.
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NewsWorkhorse 'Voe Earl' excels in salvage debut
Dismantling of the ill-fated cruise ship Costa Concordia is now well underway at the Port of Pra Voltri, Genoa in Italy.
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NewsNew ETVs for South Africa?
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) are considering building or leasing two emergency standby tugs to provide Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) cover around the country’s coastline.
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NewsMore than a marine consultant with a good contacts book
The new President of the International Salvage Union (ISU) has outlined areas of concerns facing the industry and the importance of promoting trust and transparency between salvor and client.
