Vessels News – Page 143
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NewsAbove the waterline propeller system debut
New Zealand based marine propulsion research and development company Contrapel Ltd has released details of its new propulsion system for boats.
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NewsBoxship order launches dual-fuel engine
MAN Diesel & Turbo has confirmed the first order for its low speed, dual-fuel ME-GI engine.
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NewsTITAN opens salvage office in Australia
US based TITAN Salvage, which has a European presence based in the UK, has established a new office and equipment depot in Cairns, Australia.
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NewsMajor NOx reduction for semi-hybrid tanker
The MTS Duandra was launched in Benelux as the world’s first semi-hybrid inland waterway tanker built by Shipyard Trico BV.
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NewsLNG power for Canadian ferry
Finland based power solutions provider Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply the gas powered propulsion machinery and corresponding gas storage and handling systems for a new passenger ferry.
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NewsElectric power for Italian Coastguard
An offshore patrol vessel under construction at an Italian shipyard will be equipped for operating under electric power as well as conventional diesel engines.
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Tier 3 compliance at the WorkBoat Show
MTU showed its new 8V 4000 commercial marine engine at the WorkBoat Show in New Orleans USA last month.
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NewsMore new marine engines at WorkBoat Show
Among the many new engines on show at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans last month were offerings from John Deere Power Systems (JDPS).
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Rolls-Royce power agreement for LNG tugs
Rolls-Royce has signed a non-exclusive cooperation agreement with Robert Allan Ltd, to supply power and propulsion equipment for a series of new and innovative tug designs.
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NewsSpasatel Karev, a new rescue tug for Russia
The Russian Nevsky Shipyard LLC (part of Universal Cargo Logistics Holding) has delivered Spasatel Karev, the first of three multi-purpose rescue and salvage vessels to the Baltic BASU of the State Maritime Rescue Service.
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News25 years of tugs and workboats
During the life of Maritime Journal enormous advances have been seen in the development of tugs and workboats and the companies that operate and build them.
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NewsCautious approach to future systems choice
Alluring though they may be in their promise of significant economic gains through reduced running costs, while conferring regulatory and societal benefits in terms of optimised energy consumption and lessened environmental impact, innovative new solutions in marine power and propulsion technology do not come cheap.
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NewsDamen to build its first ever hybrid for Iskes
Damen Shipyards has been awarded a contract to build its first ever hybrid tug a by Iskes Towage & Salvage of Ijmuiden in the Netherlands.
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NewsKotug boosts its fleet in Germany
During the past month, fast growing towage company KOTUG International has strengthed its tug fleet in Germany due to the growth of its business in German ports and the increasing size of its clients’ ships.
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NewsTowlines
The ABR Company has announced a change of venue for the ITS 2014 Convention and Exhibition originally planned to take place in Panama City. Due to unforeseen circumstances that venue may not be available and a new venue has been arranged. The 23rd International Tug, Salvage and OSV Convention & ...
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NewsMore ATBs for major US owners
Although Articulated Tug and Barge (ATB) units are comparatively rare in Europe, in the USA they have become an essential part of the country’s infrastructure.
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NewsDamen secures a massive Kuwait order
Damen Shipyards and the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) have signed a contract for 14 tugs from the builder’s ASD range.
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NewsSmit Lamnalco secures major contract in Iraq
Smit Lamnalco has secured the turnkey contract to support Single Point Mooring operations for the Iraq Crude Oil Export Expansion Project (ICOEEP). The scheme, 20 km off the Al Fao Peninsula, looks to triple oil exports from Iraq.
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NewsCorvus Batteries for Gorgon ‘Hybrid’ tugs
Four new new ‘hybrid’ tugs currently under construction for Svitzer to support the Australian Gorgon gas field project will use lithium-ion batteries supplied by the Canadian specialist Corvus Energy.
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NewsDaniel Adamson gets Lottery funding
The Daniel Adamson Preservation Society (DAPS) that is restoring the historic Mersey tug tender SS Daniel Adamson is jubilant having received initial support for a £3m Heritage Lottery Fund bid, including development funding of £37,300.
