Vessels News – Page 95

  • The new Damen dredger featuring Wärtsilä propulsion equipment
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    Environmentally-friendly dredger propulsion

    2018-06-01T11:19:00Z

    Finish technology group Wärtsilä will provide the engines, propellers, and control system for a new hopper dredger being built by Damen.

  • SOV on contract with Ørsted AS (former DONG energy). (Image: Salt Ship Design)
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    ABB technology for LDA’s second windfarm SOV

    2018-05-30T12:27:00Z

    Maritime transportation group Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) will add a second 83 metre windfarm service operation vessel (SOV) to its fleet, featuring an extensive range of ABB’s technology, with the award-winning power distribution system Onboard DC Grid at its core.

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    Energy storage for Fjord1 battery ferries

    2018-05-30T11:28:00Z

    Corvus Energy has announced that it has been selected by Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to supply the Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for the shore stations at Brekstad and Valset, Norway.

  • Barrus has added new two new 4.6L V-8 models to the SeaPro family of commercial outboard engines
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    Mercury overhauls its outboard propulsion range

    2018-05-24T14:27:00Z

    Barrus will be exhibiting some brand-new additions to Mercury''s commercial and leisure product ranges at Seawork International 2018.

  • Mainprize Offshore wanted a new set of propellers for its 'M01' Wind Farm Support Vessel that would reduce vibration and increase efficiency
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    CJR Propellers focuses on saving fuel costs for windfarm service vessels

    2018-05-22T15:12:00Z

    This was the challenge facing Mainprize Offshore, who are always looking to increase efficiency. Therefore, improvements in propeller performance and vibration levels on their windfarm support vessels would lead to reduced maintenance levels, reduced docking, reduced failures and overall increase in efficiencies and cost savings.This led Mainprize to approach Southampton’s ...

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    Corvus ESS for five more battery ferries

    2018-05-22T10:31:00Z

    Canadian battery specialist Corvus Energy has been selected by Norwegian Electric System (NES) to supply lithium ion battery-based energy storage systems (ESS) for two new all-electric ferries being built by Havyard for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1.

  • LNG ferry will look like predecessor Lodi
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    Lake gas ship is a propulsion first

    2018-05-16T10:14:00Z

    A new ferry described as the first inland passenger ship in Europe with LNG gas engines, is being built in Germany for delivery in 2020, reports Tom Todd.

  • 'Peppino Bottiglieri' was refloated after grounding off San Juan lighthouse (Tsavliris)
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    Double salvage operations for TsavlirisDouble salvage operations for Tsavliris

    2018-05-15T14:37:00Z

    Tsavliris Salvage is never far away from the news with its activities, recently reporting its role in two salvage operations of note.

  • 'Union Manta' and 'Taklift 4' two of Smit's vessels in action of late (Peter Barker)
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    Busy times for Smit Salvage

    2018-05-15T14:34:00Z

    Smit Salvage, part of Boskalis group is one of the best known global salvage companies and has reported a busy second half of 2017 and start to 2018.

  • Shanghai Salvage has been appointed to remove 'Kea Trader' (Lomar Shipping)
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    ‘Kea Trader’ wreck removal enters a new phase

    2018-05-15T14:27:00Z

    Shanghai Salvage Company (SSC) is preparing to continue with the wreck removal operation of the ill-fated ''Kea Trader'' in the South Pacific.

  • Hugh Shaw receives his honorary life membership from ISU President Ms Charo Coll (ISU)
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    ISU appoints new Secretary General and honours former SOSREP

    2018-05-15T14:23:00Z

    Two items of news from the International Salvage Union have drawn attention to the value of experienced personnel representing the interests of the industry and overseeing casualty response activity.

  • Cargo forward of the accommodation was affected by the 'Maersk Honam' fire (Indian Coast Guard)
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    Salvors battle container ship fire

    2018-05-15T14:18:00Z

    Global salvage specialists Ardent and Smit Salvage are engaged in a major salvage operation following a container ship fire in the Arabian Sea.

  • Vernicos tugs have a significant presence in the Eastern Mediterranean (Vernicos)
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    Ardent forms alliance in the Eastern Mediterranean

    2018-05-15T14:12:00Z

    Marine salvage company Ardent has formed a partnership with two Greek companies aimed at providing a better response capability in the Eastern Mediterranean and adjacent waters.

  • 'Proteas' is the latest addition to the Tsavliris fleet (Tsavliris)
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    TOWLINES

    2018-05-15T14:08:00Z

    Tsavliris Salvage, known for its success with Lloyd’s Open Form salvage operations has strengthened its fleet with the acquisition of a new US-built tug.

  • Albwardy Damen's shipyard includes a 5,200t ship lift (Albwardy Damen)
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    Prestigious branding award for Albwardy Damen

    2018-05-15T10:58:00Z

    Albwardy Damen shipyard in Sharjah UAE has won a Superbrands 2018 award recognising its shipbuilding success, of course including the construction of tugs.

  • Uzmar celebrate steel-cutting for RAL tug number 100 (RAL)
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    Uzmar Shipyard joins the Robert Allan Century Club

    2018-05-15T10:52:00Z

    Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) has announced that Turkey’s Uzmar Shipyard has officially joined its Century Club with construction underway on the 100th RAL designed tug.

  • 'Paraggi' is capable of both escort and conventional towing duties (Bogazici)
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    Mediterranean expertise in new powerful escort tug

    2018-05-15T10:45:00Z

    Designed in Spain and built in Turkey for Italian owners, the recently launched multipurpose escort tug ''Paraggi'' is another example of Mediterranean-based tug production activity.

  • Ita Dickson, Cluster Managing Director UK North (Svitzer)
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    Svitzer appoints two new UK managers

    2018-05-15T10:41:00Z

    News that Svitzer has appointed two new managing directors to operate in the UK allows for a closer look at the people ashore who support those at sea.

  • The first two Caspian Shoalbusters shown here have now been joined by the third and final of the order (Damen)
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    Damen completes Caspian Shoalbuster trio order

    2018-05-15T10:24:00Z

    Damen Shipyards has delivered the final Shoalbuster of a three-vessel order for operation in the shallow water areas of the Caspian Sea.

  • 'RT Raven' is one of KT Maritime's fleet of Rotortugs (KT Maritime)
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    Kotug takes full control of KT Maritime

    2018-05-15T10:17:00Z

    Kotug Australia and Teekay Shipping Australia Pty Ltd have announced the successful conclusion of a deal to reshape KT Maritime Services Australia Pty Ltd.