Vessels News – Page 76
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Time will reveal the implications if any of Coronavirus on tug orders, it is currently business as usual however including reports of a slow recovery in China.
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NewsIntelliTug sea trials successfully completed
Technology group Wärtsilä and PSA Marine have successfully completed initial sea trials for the IntelliTug.
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NewsEU project backs hydrogen fuel cell vessel
An EU-funded project is supporting the construction of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered push boat in a French city.
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NewsCapsized trawler salvaged
The typically innovative approach of the salvage industry has been demonstrated with the successful recovery of a capsized trawler off Denmark.
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NewsThe world’s most powerful electric outboard motor
The polar expedition cruise industry’s desire for zero emission passenger tender RIBs has driven the development of what is set to be the first electric outboard motor with usable horsepower.
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NewsBatteries crucial to cutting emissions
Batteries will play a key role in enabling shipowners to cut operational emissions and adhere to new regulations, an electronics company has stressed.
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NewsTug deliveries and design round-up
This month’s round-up includes a European theme with three deliveries and a design proposal for the world’s first LNG-powered shallow-water push boat.
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NewsCaterpillar success in the US and Turkey
Caterpillar Marine has reported on collaboration for the next generation of tugs in the US and provided further details of its first Advanced Variable Drive tug built in Turkey.
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NewsETA assesses the European towage sector
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) and Dutch consultancy company ECORYS have produced a study revealing the true economic impact of the European towage sector.
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NewsMultiple order success for Schottel
Propulsion system manufacturer Schottel has announced orders for no fewer than 22 azimuth thrusters for tugs in China, Turkey, Poland and the US.
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NewsSerco and Briggs bid for Royal Navy contract
Outsourcing company Serco and maritime services provider Briggs Marine are teaming up to bid for the Royal Navy’s next generation of marine services.
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NewsISU responds to coronavirus outbreak
Members of the International Salvage Union (ISU) have stated their desire to maintain a service as usual status during the current global Coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsSalvage round-up
In addition to the operations mentioned in this edition other activities by the global salvage industry are also worth a mention.
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NewsDouble salvage success for BOA
Trondheim Norway-based BOA Offshore AS has provided details of its involvement in recent months in two complex salvage operations.
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NewsOre carrier stranded off Brazil
A major salvage operation is underway for a grounded and listing ore carrier off the coast of Brazil.
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NewsSchottel propulsion for LNG vessel
Schottel propulsion units will be fitted to what is believed to be the first German seagoing government agency vessel with low-emission LNG propulsion.
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NewsFPT committing to an electric future
FPT Industrial, an Italian company best known to ‘MJ’ readers for its marine diesel engines has acquired 100% of Potenza Technology, a UK company specialized in the design and development of electric and hybrid electric powertrain systems.
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NewsNew player in small electric outboard market
Following years of research, development and testing, Barrus is adding a new range of electric outboard motors to its Marine line-up.
