Copenhagen-headquartered towage operator Svitzer Europe has taken delivery of the first of two new specially designed icebreaking tugs that will support its operations in Scandinavia. After mobilizing from Turkey’s Med Marine shipyard
The Maersk group’s global towage operator Svitzer has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Maritime and ABS to develop RECOTUG, the world’s first fully operational, and fully remotely controlled tugboat. Svitzer’s contributions to
A new initiative is targeting solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) as a key to the optimal utilization of fuels such as ammonia, hydrogen or bio-methane for power production in marine vessels. The
Seeing increasing growth opportunities in the Americas terminal towage sector, Maersk Group member Svitzer has appointed Rutger Thulin as its new Managing Director for the Terminal Towage Cluster in Americas, spanning Svitzer’s
The Maersk group’s global towage operator Svitzer reports that, effective September 1, 2020, Lise Demant will leave her role as global CCO and take up the position of MD for Svitzer’s Europe
Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyards has delivered the first of three Bigacay class ASD tugs that will be operated by Svitzer in the Port of Sohar, Oman. The delivery follows the earlier deliveries of
Kasper Friis Nilaus is to succeed Henriette Thygesen as global CEO of the Maersk group’s global towage operator, Svitzer A/S, effective June 15. Nilaus, who is currently VP and Managing Director of
Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine held a keel-laying ceremony at its Ereğli Shipyard April 16 for two icebreaking tugboats (hull numbers ER84 & ER85) under construction for Maersk group towing specialist Svitzer. The
Rolls-Royce has signed a 10-year service agreement with global towage and marine services operator Svitzer A/S. Called a Global Frame Value Care Agreement (VCA) it covers spare parts deliveries in six countries
Maersk Group towing specialist Svitzer has signed a contract with Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine for two new 30 m ice class tugs. To be built to Robert Allan Ltd TundRA 3000 design,