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SAFEEN Group Trials First Electric Tug in Middle East for Marine Services Fleet
SAFEEN Group, part of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), has announced it is trialling an electric tug within their Marine Services fleet, the first of its kind in the Middle East, which will be deployed at AD Ports Group’s flagship facility, Khalifa …
May 22, 2024 / Curious
Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches the world's first methanol-powered tugboat
Today, Port of Antwerp-Bruges presented a world premier: the Methatug. This tugboat, which runs on methanol, is part of a greening programme for the port's fleet and an important step in the transition to a climate-neutral port by 2050. The project …
May 15, 2024 / Curious
Kotug Canada Holds Keel Laying Ceremony For 2XRASALVOR 4400 DFM Methanol Fuelled Tugs For The Trans Mountain Expansion Project
On 8 May 2024, KOTUG Canada Inc., a partnership between KOTUG International B.V. and Horizon Maritime Inc., held a keel laying ceremony for two RAsalvor 4400-DFM dual fuel methanol escort tugs – Robert Allan Ltd. design – to service the Trans …
May 14, 2024 / Curious
Fairplay Towage Group places order for two additional Damen ASD tugs
Fairplay Towage Group, one of Europe’s leading towage providers, has placed an order with Damen Shipyards for the delivery of two further tugboats Fairplay Towage Group, one of Europe’s leading towage providers, has placed an order with Damen …
May 10, 2024 / Curious
Svitzer Completes Tug Series Delivery in Brazil
Svitzer, a leading global towage provider, has today announced the successful delivery of Svitzer Babitonga, the final tug in a series of six vessels from the 2300 Rampart Series. The delivery strengthens its fleet serving Brazil's dynamic maritime …
May 9, 2024 / Vessels
Indian Register of Shipping classed tugs – Sonalika and Sarovar launched in Kakinada
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading classification society, announces the successful launch of two sister vessels, Sonalika and Sarovar, at the San Marine yard in Kakinada. The 34m long tugs are part of a four-vessel contract. Launched …
Apr 30, 2024 / Curious
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