The shipping industry is wrestling with a decarbonization challenge that requires all stakeholders to take actions to develop a more sustainable sector. To achieve this, different parts of the industry will need
The Maersk group’s towage operator Svitzer has taken delivery of Svitzer Estelle, the second Robert Allan Ltd. designed RAstar 3200W tug built for Svitzer’s European operations by Turkey’s Uzmar Shipyards. It will
Maersk group towage operator Svitzer has named Mattias Hellstrom as its new global chief commercial officer (CCO), effective October 1, succeeding Videlina Georgieva, who was recently appointed managing director of Svitzer Australia.
Marking a major construction milestone, the first in a new generation of multi-purpose tugs — the first TRAnsverse tug — has been launched at Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar’s Tuzla shipyard. Unveiled by the
Following up on an initiative with Vancouver, B.C., based naval architect company Robert Allan Ltd. first announced in November 2021, the Maersk group’s towage company, Svitzer, has launched the second phase of
Turkey’s Uzmar Shipyards has delivered the Svitzer Elizabeth to Svitzer. Designed by Vancouver, B.C., based Robert Allan Ltd, the 32-meter RAstar 3200-W will be the first Uzmar tug to be part of
Maersk group towage operator Svitzer has awarded a contract to Uzmar Shipyard in Turkey to build two new TRAnsverse tugs for its Australian business. The TRAnsverse tugs, created in collaboration with Robert
Focusing on solutions that will enable it to utilize dual-fuel methanol engines in its fleet, the Maersk Group’s towage operator, Svitzer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Caterpillar Marine, that
Brazil’s Estaleiro Rio Maguari (ERM) shipyard has delivered its first ASD (azimuthing stern drive) tug, the Svitzer Arthur. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd., it is the first of a series of six
Maersk Group global towage operator Svitzer reports that its Aim for 8 speed initiative has successfully prevented 1,000 tonnes of CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere. The initiative asks tug crews