Vessels News – Page 123
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NewsASD tug development in Argentina
Buenos Aires based shipyard Astilleros Unidelta SA are currently building an ASD shiphandling tug with the potential to attract local interest from a market familiar with European products.
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NewsTwin-fin twins for Kotug
Rotterdam based towage service provider Kotug has been active in the business of fleet expansion recently and now have two new tractor tugs for operation within their European harbour towage division.
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Salvage giants agree to merge
Two of the world’s leading marine service companies have agreed to merge their salvage divisions forming a new company operating under the name “Ardent” with operations commencing immediately.
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NewsWreck removal convention comes into force
The Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007 came into force recently placing strict liability on owners including provision of financial security and providing State Parties with extra rights.
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NewsCrowley crews’ courage recognised
The crew of two Crowley Maritime Corporation tugs have been honoured by the United States Coast Guard for their part in the emergency rescue tow of the drill barge ''Kulluk'' off Kodiak Island in December 2012.
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NewsA new design from Damen
Damen Shipyards has unveiled the first example of a new design with delivery of the ASD Tug 2913 tug ''Michel'' to German towage specialist Petersen & Alpers.
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NewsDiesel distribution
Supacat Group companies, Supacat Marine & MDS Marine, have been appointed by Sweden based CIMCO Marine as the UK distributor for a brand new marine propulsion product, the OXE diesel outboard engine.
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NewsFinning and Napier turbochargers
Finning UK and Ireland is now an authorised service and repair agent for Napier Turbochargers in the UK and Ireland. The service and distribution agreement applies to any MaK or Cat engine installation using a Napier turbocharger and will see Finning’s engineers providing a comprehensive range of maintenance and support ...
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NewsURAG boost their Hamburg fleet
German towage service provider URAG have expanded their fleet with the recent addition of the two newbuild Damen ASD 2411 stern-drive tugs ''Brake'' and ''Perfect'' to operate in the port of Hamburg.
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NewsFirst of Fairplay’s new twins delivered
Hamburg based Fairplay Towage have taken delivery of the first of a pair of hybrid tractor tugs from Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Armon Navia Shipyards.
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NewsMultraship joins the green tug club
The Netherlands based towage and salvage specialist Multraship has become the latest owner to join the ‘green’ tug club with delivery of the Damen ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid Multratug 28.
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NewsInnovative new tug for Foss Maritime
Seattle based Foss Maritime have christened the first of three Arctic Class tugs designed for operation in extreme conditions and now ready for its first job, an oil industry tow from South Korea to the Alaskan Arctic.
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NewsSanmar delivers the first RAscal 1800
Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar have a now well-established involvement with vessels from naval architect Robert Allan Ltd and they have recently added the first RAscal 1800 tug to their own fleet.
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NewsSpace saving jet coupling
UK driveline coupling specialist NDE Clarke Pitchline has launched a new water jet coupling designed to connect a large range of engines or gearboxes to water jets in a small space envelope.
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NewsA new breakthrough in marine propulsion?
Details from the latest sea trials of a brand new marine propulsion system that its makers claim can dramatically cut operating costs – while producing more thrust with less noise and vibration – will be revealed at Seawork International in June.
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NewsCombo clutch for hybrid tugs
German coupling manufacturer Vulkan will be showcasing a new shifting clutch combination transmission designed for hybrid tugs at Tugnology in London from 19th to 20th May 2015.
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NewsA sound investment
New figures from engine builders Caterpillar demonstrate that spending more on genuine engine parts can save vessel operators money in the long term. Peter Anscombe, Parts and Logistics Manager from Finning UK, the UK’s sole distributor of Cat engines, makes the case for using original manufacturers’ spares in place of ...
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NewsFPT to provide propulsion for two new Maltese ferries
Propulsion for two new ferries bound for Malta will be provided by engines supplied by Mermaid Marine.
