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Rolls-Royce receives Approval in Principle for hybrid tug propulsion system
Rolls-Royce received Approval in Principle (AIP) from classification organization ABS for its novel hybrid propulsion system for tractor tugs.
The AIP was granted following an evaluation of the world’s first …
Robert Allan Ltd. Designed ATB Push Tug Island Raider Enters Service
Island Tug and Barge Ltd.’s new ATB push tug the Island Raider has entered service pushing the double hulled refined petroleum products barge, ITB Resolution. The vessel was christened September 28th at Island …
Damen signs with Rimorchiatori Spezzini for two tugs ASD 2411
Rimorchiatori Spezzini, a subsidiary of the Scafi Group, has contracted Damen Shipyards Group for two new Damen ASD Tugs 2411. The order comes as part of Scafi’s plans to expand its fleet in response to the newly …
Third Tug built to Robert Allan Ltd.’s New TRAktor 2500-SX Design Commences Operations for Svitzer
The third tug built by Sanmar Shipyards to Robert Allan Ltd.’s new TRAktor 2500-SX design commenced operations on November 1st in London for Svitzer. The tug, named the Svitzer Meridian, is the second TRAktor …
KOTUG and Petroconsult join forces to establish KOTUG PETRO Maritime (KPM)
KPM awarded a long-term contract by Arab Petroleum Pipelines Company SUMED
Leading global towage company KOTUG International BV has signed an agreement with Petroconsult to create a joint venture company …
Smit Lamnalco takes delivery of final two Damen ASD Tugs 3212 in four vessel order
Damen has delivered the third and fourth units in a four-vessel contract to leading towage company Smit Lamnalco. All four vessels are Damen’s popular and powerful ASD Tug 3212 class with a bollard pull of 80 …
London welcomes new-built ATD tugboat
Svitzer, a leading provider of harbour and terminal towage to the global shipping industry, welcomes Svitzer Meridian in the port of London. The Meridian is the newest addition to Svitzer’s powerful fleet serving …
Powerful Tundra 3600-H Icebreaker Tug Designed for Swedish Port Launched in Spain
Earlier this month (Oct 08), a new hybrid-powered icebreaking escort tug was launched by GONDAN Shipbuilders in Figueres, Spain. This is an important step for GONDAN Shipbuilders in unique compact icebreaker …
Bourbon Subsea Services wins a turnkey contract for the installation of the 25 MW WindFloat Atlantic floating offshore windfarm
Bourbon Subsea Services has been selected by Windplus to install 3 floating wind turbines of 8.3 MW, 20 km off Viana do Castelo, Portuguese coast. These turbines, with a total capacity of 25 MW, are the most powerful in …
Damen Shipyards Group and Abu Dhabi Ports sign contract for two Damen ASD Tugs 2411
Contract signed at Abu Dhabi Boat Show 2018
In an official ceremony at the Abu Dhabi Boat Show, Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Abu Dhabi Ports and its subsidiary Abu Dhabi Marine Services (Safeen) for …