Vessels News – Page 129
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NewsNew Kohler Tier-3 generators
Kohler Power Systems a US manufacturer of diesel and gasoline marine generators from 4 to 150 kW, has just added two new models to its expanded offering of EPA Tier 3-compliant diesel marine generators – ranging from 125 to 150 kW for 60 Hz, and 100 to 125 kW for ...
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NewsSanmar busy delivering Robert Allan tugs
Turkish tug builder Sanmar’s new custom built shipyard at Tuzla Bay on the outskirts of Istanbul is keeping busy, recently delivering three different Robert Allan Ltd design ASD tugs to owners in Italy, Peru and Norway.
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News'Costa Concordia' salvors awarded
Houston Based Titan Salvage has been awarded the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) 2014 Corporate Marine Environment Protection Award.
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Servogear upgrade
Norwegian marine gearbox specialist Servogear has upgraded its most powerful reduction gear. The HD450PTI reduction ratio 5.0:1 is now DNV approved for 2 x 6580 Nm which corresponds to 2 x 1550 kW @ 2250 rpm.
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NewsWaterjet satisfaction
Successful sea trials of Tampa Yacht Manufacturing’s latest 50 Fast Attack Craft have resulted in high praise for the performance of its Swedish and UK manufactured MJP waterjets.
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News'Diver Master' salvage
The Danish tug ‘Diver Master’ sank at the Port of Esbjerg on 4 August 2014 while assisting the tall ship ‘Kreuzenshtern’ under departure. Thanks to this being a heavily trafficked area, a rapid salvage operation was required.
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NewsSMS Towage expansion continues with new tug christening
Yorkshire (UK) based SMS Towage Ltd have marked the entry into service of the latest addition to their expanding fleet with the naming of the ASD tug Yorkshireman.
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NewsSvitzer establishes Regional Training Centre in Bahamas
Global towage provider Svitzer has opened a Regional Training Centre in Freeport, Grand Bahama featuring what is described as the most complete navigation simulator in the region.
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NewsAnother Pella tug for Russia
The latest in a series of ASD tugs from the Saint Petersburg Shipyard Pella, the RB-413, has been handed over to the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Federation.
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NewsCrowley’s third Ocean Class tug christened
Crowley Maritime Corporation recently held the christening ceremony for their tug ''Ocean Sky'' in Houston, the third of their impressive Ocean Class series of four newbuild tugs.
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News'Fox Fighter' proves itself
Norwegian workboat owner Samba AS recently took delivery of a Damen Multi Cat 2712 which was immediately put to the test encountering gales for most of the three day delivery voyage, a test it passed with flying colours.
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Dyneema ropes fundamental for ‘Concordia’ parbuckling
The ‘Costa Concordia’ parbuckling operation on the rocks of the Italian island of Giglio has been a success in many ways. High performance ropes with Dyneema played a key role in the operation, according to Netherlands based DSM Dyneema.
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NewsHatz in the ring
Hatz Diesel, a German manufacturer of small industrial diesel engines, is planning to present a concept study of the new 4H50TIC as a marine version at the SMM exhibition in Hamburg.
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NewsSmaller nozzle for tugs and dredgers
Netherlands headquartered Damen Marine Components (DMC), part of Damen Shipyards Group, has supplied its smallest ever propeller nozzle. This downsizing to an inside diameter of 665 millimetres - from the previous 1,000 mm ‘entry level model’ - marks a new milestone for DMC’s Optima Nozzle series.
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NewsDoosan chosen for Scottish Sea Farms latest vessel
Scottish Salmon Farms has taken delivery of its latest vessel – powered by twin Doosan V158TIH main engines.
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NewsNew engine range from Mermaid Marine
Mermaid Marine is to launch a new range of diesel engines, the Mermaid Kohler.
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NewsDoosan chosen for SH50
Doosan engines have been chosen for what the builders claim is the largest GRP fishing boat currently being built.
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NewsCastoldi’s new jet control
Italian water jet maker Castoldi is the latest manufacturer to develop an electronic control system for its jets. This sophisticated new system has also been designed to incorporate a joystick control to give precise low speed manoeuvring.
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NewsVoith on show
At this year’s SMM, Voith will be showcasing propulsion systems and vessel concepts focusing on high efficiency and dynamic positioning even under challenging conditions. A Voith Schneider Propeller as well as the Voith Inline Thruster 850, which can also be used as a bow thruster, will be on display.
