Agreement around EcoTow solution secures Höegh Autoliners the first ever low-carbon towage service in Australia Copenhagen and Oslo, 08 January 2025: Svitzer, a leading global towage provider, and Höegh Autoliners, a leading global provider of ocean transportation…
Tugs
The ABB powered all-electric tug eWolf has been christened this week at the Port of San Diego, California, marking a new chapter in vessel electrification in the United States. Owned and operated…
Damen Shipyards teams up with BigLift to bring 11 tugs from East Asia to Europe on one vessel
Damen Shipyards and leading heavy lift specialist BigLift Shipping have completed a major logistical feat. A single vessel has transported eleven Damen tugs from the shipbuilder’s yards in Vietnam and…
Rio de Janeiro – 07 May 2024 – Svitzer, a leading global towage provider, has today announced the successful delivery of Svitzer Babitonga, the final tug in a series of six sister vessels…
Mandatory tug assistance29 Feb 2024, Kiel Canal, GermanyFrom tomorrow (1 March) until 28 March, one tug will be compulsory for all ships with Traffic Group 3 and more entering Brunsbuettel…
Just one month after the contract was signed, Damen has delivered a new Multi Cat 1908 SD (shallow draught) to the German energy infrastructure construction company Bohlen & Doyen Bau…
New tug receives her Māori name, ‘Tiaki’, in a special blessing ceremony In a major milestone Damen’s first all-electric harbour tug, the RSD-E Tug 2513, was officially delivered to its…
Berthing of Cape vessels 20 Apr 2022, Paradip, IndiaCape vessels with full ahead maneuvering at speed less than 11.3kts are not allowed at Paradip Port from 1 April to 31…
Damen Shipyards signs contract with Tidewater for the supply of two Damen Stan Tugs 2309
Damen Shipyards signs contract with Tidewater for the supply of two Damen Stan Tugs 2309 Damen has signed a contract with Tidewater for the supply of two Damen Stan Tugs…
Wärtsilä partners with China Classification Society and Tianjin Port Group to advance China’s intelligent vessel standards and next-gen tug technology
Wärtsilä partners with China Classification Society and Tianjin Port Group to advance China’s intelligent vessel standards and next-gen tug technology Wärtsilä Corporation, 29 November 2021 at 9:00 AM EET Wärtsilä…
Maersk, Svitzer to develop carbon neutral methanol fuel cell tug COPENHAGEN, 9 November 2021 – Svitzer, A.P. Moller – Maersk’s world leading towage operator, has signed an agreement with Robert Allan Ltd,…
Svitzer Europe strengthens service in Northern England with acquisition of new tug
Svitzer Europe strengthens service in Northern England with acquisition of new tug Named after a crew member’s daughter, Svitzer Eleanor will reinforce the company’s operations in Northern England, becoming the…
Wärtsilä engines will provide operational reliability for two new Brazilian pusher tugs
Wärtsilä engines will provide operational reliability for two new Brazilian pusher tugs Wärtsilä Corporation, 27 September at 10.30 AM EEST The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engines for two…
ABB selects Corvus battery for Crowley all-electric tug Seattle, USA and Bergen, Norway – August 30, 2021 – Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that it has been selected by ABB…
Batteries included: Damen reaches major milestone in fully-electric tug project Damen Shipyards Group has reached a major milestone in the construction of its first fully-electric Reversed Stern Drive tug. The…
Svitzer in Argentina changes name as part of efforts to further solidify its position in the country
Svitzer in Argentina changes name as part of efforts to further solidify its position in the country Buenos Aires, 31 May 2021: As part of its continuous efforts to solidify and…
Damen signs with Groote Eylandt Mining Company for ASD Tug 2312 Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Australia-based South32 GEMCO to supply an ASD Tug 2312 – the…
Damen awarded contract by Engage Marine for three ASD Tugs 3212 Damen Shipyards Group has been awarded a contract by Australia-based Engage Marine for the delivery of three ASD Tug…
Svitzer to deploy two new ice-class tugs in Scandinavia region Svitzer takes delivery of Svitzer Embla from Med Marine, a specially designed icebreaking tug, Sister vessels Svitzer Embla and Svitzer Edda to strengthen…
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…
Damen to supply ASD Tug 5016 design to Edison Chouest Offshore Damen Shipyards Group has been awarded a contract to design a new Offshore Terminal Tug for Edison Chouest Offshore.…
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)…
ABB to power South Asia’s first LNG hybrid tug for efficient and sustainable operations
ABB to power South Asia’s first LNG hybrid tug for efficient and sustainable operations Extensive ABB electric propulsion and power distribution package for Sembcorp Marine opens new era for higher…
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 Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Forth Ports Limited for an ASD Tug 2312. The signing ceremony…