Vessels News – Page 22
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NewsWorst ice conditions for years trap cargo ships
Two cargo ships have been stuck in icy waters near Estonia in conditions not seen for some years, vessel operators have said.
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NewsPolish offshore wind project agrees installation contract
Poland’s offshore wind sector is slowly gathering steam as an installation contract is signed to get turbines installed.
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NewsISU reveals details of world salvage activities in 2023
The International Salvage Union has highlighted the activities of five of its member companies involved on a global basis over 2023 in minimising financial losses and avoiding environmental damage.
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NewsSalvage and rescue teams battle in stormy seas
Multraship has been called out many times in offshore and inland waters as storms challenge salvage teams.
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NewsSuspected battery blaze on cargo ship put out
A fire that burned ‘for days’ on a cargo ship has been put out, with suggestions it was a lithium-ion battery blaze.
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NewsSanmar tugs delivered far and wide
Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar’s vessels are being delivered to more and more destinations around the world.
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NewsDouble Ghanaian delivery for Damen
The commissioning ceremony has been held for the two Damen ASD Tugs for the Ghanian ports of Takoradi and Tema.
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NewsSmit to the rescue globally in 2023
Boskalis-owned Smit Salvage has been called to the rescue a number of times in 2023. Peter Barker sums up a few of its projects.
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NewsCBED acquires two new SOVs from oil and gas
Denmark-based CBED has acquired two former oil and gas industry vessels for conversion into Service Operations Vessels (SOVs) for the offshore wind industry.
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NewsFuture fuels: ‘Farcical, hypocritical, unachievable’ - George Tsavliris
’Frivolous programmes’ will not protect the environment, says Greek salvage firm owner George Tsavliris, who says he is not alone in believing the race to future fuels is futile and costly.
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NewsPort of London welcomes new tug
The second tug of a Robert Allan series for Svitzer’s UK port operations has been delivered by Uzmar.
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NewsSanmar delivers first two tugs to new customer
Sanmar has sold two tugs to new customer Boluda Towage. Both boats, VB Horus and VB Amon, were delivered at the beginning of December. VB Amon (left) and VB Horus VB Horus and VB Amon are based on the TRAktor-Z 2500SX design from Canadian naval architect ...
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NewsStudy examines electric ferry options for London
A study has Identified three potential “turn-up-and-go” pedestrian and cycling-friendly electric ferry routes for the River Thames in East London.
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NewsFirst of six ‘Skywalker’ CSOVs delivered
A hybrid CSOV has been delivered for services at the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm.
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NewsSix vessel Tunisian tug order for Med Marine
Turkish tug builder Med Marine has won a significant order for six Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) designed tugs to operate in the ports of Tunisia.
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NewsAntwerp-Bruges grows its green tug agenda
The news that Port of Antwerp-Bruges has introduced the world’s first hydrogen-powered tug after an earlier order for new vessels is the latest signal to tug operators that ports are heading for greener operations.
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News$200m vessel ordered to help kickstart Japan’s OSW
A new cable-laying vessel by Vard will be designed and built specifically for Japanese waters as the country’s fledgling OSW industry begins to grow.
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NewsHamiltonJet launches HJ215 waterjet
Marine propulsion technology firm HamiltonJet has launched what it is calling a triumph in water jet innovation.
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NewsWorld’s first hydrogen tug launched at Antwerp-Bruges
The world’s first hydrogen-powered tug has been launched at the port of Antwerp-Bruges.
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NewsNew tug to protect Australia’s coastline
Netherlands-based Smit Lamnalco has signed a 10-year contract with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) to provide emergency response services in Australia’s Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef regions.
