Svitzer Europe strengthens London operations with new tugboat ASD tug Svitzer Thames to improve Svitzer’s flexibility and capabilities in major European port COPENHAGEN, 07 January 2021: Leading global towage operator Svitzer Europe has today announced…
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BV, 3DMF, and POSH form consortium for additive manufacturing in Singapore
BV, 3DMF, and POSH form consortium for additive manufacturing in Singapore Singapore, 23 December, 2020 – Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, together with 3D Metal…
Resolve Marine’s MAKUSHIN BAY Response Tug Stations in Kodiak Alaska
Resolve Marine’s MAKUSHIN BAY Response Tug Stations in Kodiak Alaska November 2020, Kodiak, AK, Resolve Marine repositions their MAKUSHIN BAY response tug from Dutch Harbor, AK to Kodiak, AK where…
Babcock’s Rosyth Facility completes work package for new customer, Northern Lighthouse Board
Babcock’s Rosyth Facility completes work package for new customer, Northern Lighthouse Board Babcock International, the Aerospace and Defence Company has successfully completed a package of work for the Northern Lighthouse…
Q3 2020 Tsavliris Activities
Q3 2020 Tsavliris Activities Bulk Carrier “OURANIA LUCK” On 4 July 2020, the Bulk Carrier “OURANIA LUCK” (GT 39,126 – DWT 75,961), laden with 44,834 tonnes of Argentine maize in…
American Club Member Alert (September 21, 2020) Re Vessels transiting, and calling at Ports in areas affected by Hurricanes, Typhoons and Cyclones: Safety considerations
American Club Member Alert (September 21, 2020) Re Vessels transiting, and calling at Ports in areas affected by Hurricanes, Typhoons and Cyclones: Safety considerations SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 VESSELS TRANSITING, AND…
IMO helping to mitigate the impacts of MV Wakashio oil spill in Mauritius
IMO helping to mitigate the impacts of MV Wakashio oil spill in Mauritius IMO continues to support international efforts to respond to the oil spill in Mauritius, following the break up of the MV Wakashio. IMO and the UN Office for the Coordination of…
MacGregor receives order to supply deck handling solutions for the US Naval Sea Systems Command’s Towing, Salvage and Rescue Ships
MacGregor receives a further order to supply deck handling solutions for the US Naval Sea Systems Command’s Towing, Salvage and Rescue Ships (T-ATS) MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured an…
American Salvage Association names first woman president – Resolve’s Lindsay Malen-Habib takes the helm
American Salvage Association Names First Woman President Resolve’s Lindsay Malen-Habib Takes the Helm July 13, 2020- The Executive Committee of the American Salvage Association (ASA) announced that Ms. Lindsay Malen–Habib…
ABB to power the world’s largest diamond recovery vessel for De Beers
ABB to power the world’s largest diamond recovery vessel for De Beers ABB wins contract from Damen Shipyards Group to deliver an advanced power system for the world’s first custom-built…
Svitzer strengthens operations in Africa with new contract wins
Svitzer strengthens operations in Africa with new contract wins COPENHAGEN, 2 June 2020: Recently, Svitzer took an important step towards strengthening its presence in Africa by signing a five-year contract with Nacala Logistics in Mozambique…
New CEO appointed to Svitzer A/S
New CEO appointed to Svitzer A/S COPENHAGEN, 28 May 2020: Today, global towage operator Svitzer has announced that the Board of Directors have appointed Kasper Friis Nilaus, VP and current Managing Director (MD)…
Online Seminar Salvage, SCOPIC & Wreck Removal June 2020
Online Seminar Salvage, SCOPIC & Wreck Removal June 2020 Objective: A 2-days seminar that analyzes the salvage and general average principles and explains the LLoyd’s Open Form (LOF) and the…
OCIMF’s Static Towing Assembly Guidelines out now
OCIMF’s Static Towing Assembly Guidelines out now 15 April 2020 – (LONDON) OCIMF has released a new information paper on static towing assembly today. The Static Towing Assembly Guidelines provide technical guidance…
AMVER Awards Continue Despite Ongoing Medical Situation
AMVER Awards Continue Despite Ongoing Medical Situation NEW YORK – The U.S. Coast Guard AMVER awards, a mainstay of recognizing seafarer contribution to safety at sea, will continue despite the ongoing…
Q1 2020 Tsavliris Activities
Q1 2020 TSAVLIRIS ACTIVITIES Bulk Carrier “CHRIS GR” On 3 December 2019, the Bulk Carrier “CHRIS GR” (GT 30,632 – DWT 55,715), laden with 51,400 tonnes of brazilian yellow maize…
Obituary – Capt. Angel Bravo Solis On 18 March 2020, Captain Angel Bravo Solis, Master Mariner and Salvage Master from Cuba, passed away in Havana, at the age of 69,…
Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd. extends terminal towage service contract with Svitzer in Sakhalin, Russia, by ten years
Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd. extends terminal towage service contract with Svitzer in Sakhalin, Russia, by ten years COPENHAGEN, 23 March 2020: Svitzer, global towage operator and part of Maersk,…
Crowley Charters New Tug to Provide West Coast Ship Assist and Escort Services
Crowley Charters New Tug to Provide West Coast Ship Assist and Escort Services (SEATTLE; March 20, 2012) – Crowley Maritime Corp.’s marine services group has entered into a bareboat charter with Brusco Tug…
Forth Ports places order for next generation Damen ASD Tug 2312
Forth Ports places order for next generation Damen ASD Tug 2312 Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Forth Ports Limited for an ASD Tug 2312. The signing ceremony…
Torqeedo to the rescue – new Swedish Sea Rescue Society boat is first with dual diesel and electric power.
Torqeedo to the rescue – new Swedish Sea Rescue Society boat is first with dual diesel and electric power. Rörö, Sweden (January 29, 2020) – Torqeedo has provided a battery-electric propulsion system…
Hot Port News from GAC
Hot Port News from GAC 24-Jan-2020 CHANNEL CLOSURE FOR GASPARILLA CELEBRATION Tampa, United States DREDGING AND WRECK REMOVAL WORKS Singapore HEIGHTENED ALERT FOR NOVEL CORONAVIRUS Subic, Philippines Channel closure for…
Refocus of Ardent strategy and relocation of HQ
Refocus of Ardent strategy and relocation of HQ Ardent, a leading Emergency Management and Wreck Removal company, today announced a refocus of its strategy and a relocation of its headquarter.…
Svitzer acquires Port Towage Amsterdam
Svitzer acquires Port Towage Amsterdam Crew, staff, and vessels retained as Svitzer acquires total ownership of joint venture with Iskes, delivering on 2025 growth strategy Amsterdam, 20 December 2019 – Svitzer,…
Damen FCS demonstrates versatility again in collaborative technology project
Damen FCS demonstrates versatility again in collaborative technology project Delft Dynamics, Next Ocean and Damen perform qualification test in North Sea Damen Shipyards Group, in collaboration with Delft Dynamics and…