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Damen signs new tugs contracts with Fairplay Towage and Louis Meyer
Damen Shipyards Group has concluded a number of contracts that will see four new tugs delivered to Fairplay Towage. In March, the shipbuilder signed three contracts with Fairplay Towage, and an additional contract was signed with Neue …
Apr 24, 2025 / Curious
Brunvoll Propulsion, Manoeuvring, and DP2 System for Emergency Towing Vessel
Brunvoll has signed a contract with Rizhao Gangda Shipyard for the delivery of an extensive propulsion, manoeuvring, and dynamic positioning system for an Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV). The vessel is owned by Smit Lamnalco, a subsidiary of Boskalis, …
Apr 11, 2025 / Vessels
The Boluda Towage – Marsa Maroc consortium will provide towage and assistance services in Nador West Med
Following an international call for tenders launched by Nador West Med, the consortium formed by Boluda Towage France (a subsidiary of Boluda Towage, the towage division of Boluda Corporación Marítima and world number one in the sector), and Marsa …
Apr 7, 2025 / Curious
CMAL: Contract Signed for Small Vessels
Following a mandatory 10-day standstill period, the contract for seven new loch-class electric ferries has been awarded. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) and Remontowa Shipbuilding in Poland have signed the contract to build the small …
Mar 31, 2025 / Curious
Bay-Houston Towing Celebrates the Christening of the George M and May Louise
Bay-Houston Towing proudly marked another milestone with the christening of the George M and May Louise, two state-of-the-art tugboats that will enhance operations along the Houston Ship Channel and beyond. During the christening ceremony, Kevin …
Mar 18, 2025 / Vessels
Damen ASD Tug 3212 Multratug 36 is the newest addition to Multraship’s fleet
Multraship Towage & Salvage held a christening ceremony on Friday, 1 November Multraship Towage & Salvage held a christening ceremony on Friday, 1 November, to name their newest tug Multratug 36, at their home port of Terneuzen, the …
Nov 5, 2024 / Vessels
Boluda acquires Finnish harbour towage and icebreaker company Yxpila Hinaus-Bogsering
This operation consolidates Boluda’s presence in Northern Europe, taking another step forward in its expansion plans and entering the Scandinavian countries by providing coverage to its clients in the Gulf of Bothnia. Boluda moves forward with its …
Oct 21, 2024 / Curious
Maersk names latest vessel of its dual-fuel methanol fleet Alexandra Mærsk in Felixstowe
Wednesday (09. Oct), A.P. Moller - Maersk has celebrated the naming of its latest dual-fuel methanol container vessel Alexandra Maersk. UK’s Maritime Minister Mike Kane, representatives of the IMO, customers and Maersk employees joined the festive …
Oct 9, 2024 / Vessels
Six Tugs Named in Port of Leith Ceremony
At a special dedication ceremony at the Port of Leith this week, six tugs were given a traditional marine blessing with their godmothers present. They form part of the large fleet of tugs and work boats operated by Targe Towing Limited, a wholly …
Oct 7, 2024 / Vessels
VB SEEBULLE joins Boluda Towage’s fleet in northern Europe
Boluda Towage adds the VB SEEBULLE to its fleet of tugboats in Northern Europe, joining the powerful fleet of tugboats that the company owns in this area. This vessel is the sister ship of the VB TRAGEN, which joined the German fleet last February …
Sep 10, 2024 / Vessels