Vessels News – Page 149
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News20 Years of Marine Propulsion
20 years does not seem a long time in marine propulsion. Most of the ships that were new, or recently launched, in 1987 are still afloat today. Like the vast majority of present day ships, they have a single main engine driving a shaft and propeller, either direct or through ...
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NewsWW2 rocket salvaged after 68 years in mud
At a routine meeting about leisure boating in Harwich Haven, one of the final questions asked was whether there were any dangers to navigation.
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Steyr re-designs 6 cylinder series
Austrian Diesel engine manufacturer Steyr Motors has redesigned its 6 cylinder series during the last 18 month.
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NewsPowerful pusher tug from Gebr. Kooiman BV
Scheepswerf Gebr. Kooiman BV in the Netherlands has delivered a powerful new pusher tug for ThyssenKrupp Veerhaven BV, also in the Netherlands. The boat was delivered twelve months after the keel laying.
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NewsIs the Industry ready for EDDY?
As correspondent for towage industry matters for several decades, I have reported on countless new concepts that appear among the designs for shiphandling tugs and equipment.
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NewsFar reaching report on the Fairplay 22 accident
A detailed and far reaching report on the tragic accident involving the tug Fairplay 22 on 11 November 2010 has been published by the Dutch Safety Board.
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NewsA flock of three new tugs for Signet
In recent months the Signet Maritime Corporation of Houston, Texas USA has taken delivery of three new ASD tugs, all from the drawing boards of Robert Allan Ltd (RAL).
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NewsKOTUG puts the first European ‘Hybrid’ into service
Europe’s first hybrid shiphandling tug RT Adriaan has entered service with the KOTUG fleet in Rotterdam.
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NewsDamen delivers an ASD trio in two weeks
KOTUG will shortly be putting three Damen ASD 2810 tugs into operation just two weeks after signing the order.
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NewsWorkboat changes coming down the pipeline
There is a big step change coming for the European workboat market, Vesa Marttinen of Wartsila told Maritime Journal.
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NewsSalvage teams kept busy in early 2012
SMIT Salvage teams had a busy start to 2012 in South America, responding to two casualties in Argentina, both on the Parana River.
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NewsITS aims to bring its best to Barcelona
Now in its 44th year, the International Tug, Salvage & OSV Convention returns to Spain in 2012 after an absence of 10 years.
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NewsPropulsion package for Gardline’s new WFSV
Seawork exhibitor Marine & Industrial Transmissions (MIT) has provided equipment and engineering support for the latest launch from Alicat Workboats for its parent Gardline Group, the Smeaton Array.
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NewsAll is quiet for London’s noisy summer
Traffic on the River Thames will hit an all time high as tourists flock to London for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Olympic Games this summer.
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First DC power grid on board a ship
ABB has won an order from ship owner Myklebusthaug Management to supply the first ever direct current (DC) power grid on board a ship.
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NewsVSPs for first hybrid propulsion ferries
In summer 2013, the world''s first two ferries with a hybrid propulsion system will be put into service.
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NewsNew Suzuki technology showcased at Seawork
Suzuki will be bringing new outboard models and new outboard technology to the commercial boating sector at this year’s Seawork.
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NewsYamaha doubles warranty for commercial users
Yamaha Motor (UK) Ltd returns to Seawork with an expanded range of outboard engines which are a popular choice for many commercial users and professional organisations such as the RNLI.
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NewsWaterMota displays latest engines at Seawork
Seawork visitors will have the opportunity to view the latest engines from Doosan Infracore, Hyundai SeasAll, Crafstman Marine and Whisper Power on display with engine, generator and gearbox specialist WaterMota at Seawork 2012.
