Q&A: Navtek talks tug market technologies
One of four panelists on the TTB 2022 topic of “How Technology is Shaping the Future of Tugs and Towboats,” Istanbul-native Ferhat Acuner, general manager of Navtek Naval Technologies Inc., has 33
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Crowley all-electric tug eWolf starts construction
Master Boat Builders has begun construction of Crowley’s eWolf, the first all-electric ship assist tug in the U.S., at its shipyard in Coden, Ala. “Initiating construction of the first-ever fully electric U.S.
BV completes Singapore’s first remote harbor tug survey
Bureau Veritas Marine Singapore has successfully completed the first fully accredited annual survey of a Singapore registered harbor tug conducted remotely, without a surveyor physically present onboard the vessel. The survey was
VIDEO: Russian bulker grounds off Cornwall
DECEMBER 18, 2018 — The U.K. Coastguard says that there will be an attempt later today to refloat a 180 m Russian bulk carrier that ran aground earlier this morning off Cornwall.
OSD adds Azistern 2870 harbor tug to its portfolio
JANUARY 18, 2018 — IJmuiden, Netherlands, headquartered Offshore Ship Designers (OSD) has launched a new tug design as part of its expanding portfolio of fuel-efficient vessels. The 390 gt Azistern 2870 harbor
New harbor tug to have twin Veth Z-drives
MAY 25, 2017 — Barbour JB Shipyard in St. Louis, MO, has laid the keel for a new harbor tug that will be powered by Veth Z-drives. Designed by Sterling Marine, the
Bugsier Reederei places first order with Damen
JULY 17, 2015 — Germany’s largest tug operator, Bugsier Reederei, has placed its first order with Damen Shipyards. It is for a Damen ASD 2411 that will be delivered by Damen’s Sharjah,
Cat Propulsion tug package features new azimuth thrusters
JUNE 2, 2015 — A newly integrated propulsion package from Caterpillar Propulsion targeting the tug market will feature a new range of azimuth thrusters developed to match the highest performance with the
Bestobell valves chosen for LNG-fueled harbor tug
MARCH 18, 2015—Sheffield, U.K., headquartered Bestobell Marine has received a major new order from Wärtsilä Fuel Gas Handling Division (FGH), to supply the Middle East’s first LNG (liquefied natural gas) fueled harbor
Three rescued in China tugboat capsize
JANUARY 16, 2015 — Xinhua reports that rescuers saved three people yesterday after a tugboat capsized at about 3 pm local time while on trials in the Fubei Channel, near Jingjiang city,