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Kotug International selected EST-Floattech for the containerized battery system for world’s first fully electric pusherboat
EST-Floattech has announced that KOTUG International B.V. (KOTUG), the leading international towage and maritime company, has chosen EST-Floattech’s containerized energy storage solution with Octopus Series for the E-Pusher 1 (Type M). On board the …
Apr 22, 2024 / Curious
KOTUG signs framework agreement with Padmos for construction of complete E-pusher lineup
KOTUG International B.V. (KOTUG) proudly announces the signing of a significant framework agreement with Padmos for the construction of the complete E-Pusher lineup, comprising the S, M, and L models. This agreement marks a pivotal milestone for …
Apr 8, 2024 / Curious
Flawless towing assistance in the port of Rotterdam to the British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales
Straight away from Norway, the ship was returning from “Steadfast Defender 24”, one of NATO’s largest military exercises since the Cold War. one of the largest military exercises organised by NATO since the Cold War. Following the successful …
Mar 21, 2024 / Curious
Damen to deliver two ASD Tugs 3010 ICE to Norway’s BOA Group
On February 20th Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with BOA Group for two ASD Tugs 3010 ICE On February 20th Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with BOA Group for two ASD Tugs 3010 ICE. Due to Damen’s practice of constructing vessels in …
Mar 11, 2024 / Curious
SCHOTTEL RudderPropeller for six new ASD tugs from Med Marine
SCHOTTEL is to equip six new ASD tugs of the Turkish Med Marine Group with the SCHOTTEL RudderPropeller (SRP). The new vessels will be built by Med Marine’s Ereğli Shipyard and will be available in 2025 to meet the constantly growing demand for Med …
Mar 11, 2024 / Curious
Kotug Announces Purchase Of Joint Venture Interest In Kotug Seabulk Maritime From Partner Seacor Holdings
KOTUG International B.V. (KOTUG) announced today that it has concluded the acquisition of Kotug Seabulk Maritime LLC (“KSM”) taking full ownership of the business. KOTUG acquired the interest of its joint venture partner, SEACOR Holdings Inc. …
Mar 1, 2024 / Curious
Damen unveils new Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) to meet today’s defence & security challenges
Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a new ship design based on modern defence and security requirements. The Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) has been co-developed with the Portuguese Navy, the vessel’s launching customer. It is a solution for the …
Feb 27, 2024 / Naval
Sanmar delivers multi-purpose tug to Turkish port in final week of year
Sanmar has delivered a fifth tug to Mersin International Port, Turkiye’s largest container port, one of two of its best-selling multi-purpose Boğaçay Class tugboats delivered by the Turkish tug builder’s own delivery team during the final week of …
Feb 5, 2024 / Vessels
Crowley Accepts Delivery of eWolf, the First Fully Electric Tugboat in the US
Crowley has accepted delivery of eWolf, the first all-electric, ship-assist harbor tugboat in the U.S., a milestone advancing the company’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. The tugboat, which was designed by Crowley’s engineering …
Jan 25, 2024 / Curious
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Holds Christening and Launch Ceremony in Shimonoseki for Salvage Tug Koyo Maru Built for Nippon Salvage
New ship to replace current Koyo Maru, built at MHI's Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works and in service since 1998, with handover scheduled for June 2024 Vessel has one of the highest pulling capacities in Japan, efficient systems for …
Jan 12, 2024 / Vessels