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Damen signs with Türkiye-based İÇDAŞ for local ASD Tug 2813 construction
On 25 March Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with İÇDAŞ in Türkiye for the local construction of an ASD Tug 2813. The signing follows Damen Shipyards Galati’s construction of two tugs for the company back in 2002. Since then, the two parties …
Apr 22, 2025 / Vessels
Damen signs with Arena Offshore A.S. for Turkish construction of Stan Tugs 1606
Damen has chosen Arena Offshore A.S. for the construction of two Stan Tugs 1606, marking its first design collaboration with an external company in Türkiye Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Istanbul-based Arena Offshore A.S. for the …
Apr 15, 2025 / Vessels
TSUNEISHI Launched the Japan’s First Hydrogen Dual-Fuelled Tugboat
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan) has launched the Japan’s first tugboat in Japan to be equipped with a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine (ICE). This vessel was launched on March 28, 2025 at TSUNEISHI Factory. …
Apr 3, 2025 / Vessels
World’s First Commercial-Use Ammonia-Fueled Tugboat Completes Three-Month Demonstration Voyage
The world’s first commercial-use ammonia-fueled vessel, Sakigake, has successfully completed a three-month demonstration voyage, during which the vessel engaged in tugboat operations in Tokyo Bay and achieved a GHG-emission reduction of up to …
Apr 3, 2025 / Vessels
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
Svitzer Places Order To Build The World’s First Battery Electric Methanol Tug
Svitzer has contracted UZMAR shipyard in Turkiye to build a first of its kind methanol-battery tug for delivery in H2 2025. 6MWh battery-powered tug will be deployed in Gothenburg and provide zero-emission services across a quarter of Svitzer’s …
Mar 17, 2025 / Curious
Wärtsilä engines selected as South American vessel operator targets 25% emissions reduction
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply replacement engines for two inland waterway tug pusher vessels operating in Paraguayan rivers. The vessels are owned by ADM Naviera Chaco (ADM). The vessel modifications and new engine installations will be …
Mar 13, 2025 / Vessels
Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA) Launches Singapore’s Largest Electric Supply Boat, Marking Milestone in Maritime Decarbonisation
The Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), an industry collaborative effort led by Kuok Maritime Group (KMG), on Wednesday (Feb 05) marked a significant achievement with the launch of its first fully electric supply boat (e-supply boat) from shipyard …
Feb 5, 2025 / Vessels
Sanmar signs deal to provide major global operator with fully electric tug
Sanmar has signed a contract with major towage and marine services provider Svitzer to build a fully electric tug to be deployed in Scandinavia to provide services between Denmark and Sweden. The Denmark-headquartered global operator has ordered a …
Jan 20, 2025 / Curious
Svitzer enters São Luís Port complex, strengthening presence in Brazil
Two tugboats were deployed to serve the ports of Itaqui, Ponta da Madeira, and Alumar. Svitzer, a leading global towage and marine services provider, has begun operations in the Port of Itaqui in São Luís, Maranhão, marking another significant …
Dec 9, 2024 / Curious