Workboats News
Windcat Workboats changing handsSEACOR Marine has entered into an agreement with Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary Windcat Workboats and its crew transfer vessel (CTV) business.18 December 2020 Friday 11:00
Svitzer boosts Middle East tugboat fleetSvitzer has bolstered its fleet of ship-handling tugs in the Middle East in readiness for arrival of ultra-large container ships09 September 2020 Wednesday 12:0
New tug bolsters German vessel towageTowage capabilities in northern Germany have been enhanced through the arrival of a new azimuth stern drive (ASD) tug28 August 2020 Friday 12:00
Global pandemic impacts maritime salvage industrySalvage operations are further challenged by the global coronavirus pandemic, forcing companies to introduce new levels of innovation, social-distanced teamwork and risk analysis24 August 2020 Monday 10:40
Preparing for IMO’s new engine emissions rulesA major change in emissions regulations is coming, which will likely have a considerable impact on tug and workboat design, construction and operation12 August 2020 Wednesday 15:00
New green escort tug fleet takes shapeFoss is operating the first of a fleet of low-emissions escort tugs at US container and tanker terminals14 March 2020 Saturday 12:57
US shipyards construct naval and harbour tug newbuildingsNaval towage vessels and commercial tugs are being built by two different shipyards in the US19 February 2020 Wednesday 16:06
Chinese tug construction stunted by coronavirusTug construction in China has been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak that has brought disruption to Chinese industry17 February 2020 Monday 11:22
EMS Offshore orders newbuilding from DamenEMS Offshore Service has agreed a newbuilding vessel contract wtih Damen shipyards for a new edition in the Shoalbuster line of vessels, the Shoalbuster 271116 December 2019 Monday 10:43
India says it aims to be 'global leader 'ship recyclingIndia’s shipping minister said the country is boosting its focus on ship recycling, opening a new container port and developing inland waterways23 November 2019 Saturday 12:00
New hybrid-propulsion tug design concept revealed at EuroportMAN Energy Solutions developed an integrated hybrid propulsion system for a harbour tug designed by Robert Allan for environmental port operations08 November 2019 Friday 14:27
POSH makes US$680M bet on harbour workboatsOne of the largest owners of offshore support vessels in Asia is spending US$680M to diversify into harbour vessel services11 October 2019 Friday 17:30
Boluda focuses on fleet growth after €300M KST acquisitionThe world’s second-largest owner of tugs is looking for investment opportunities as it serves ultra-large container ships in European terminals05 October 2019 Saturday 11:12
Bisso steps forward in fleet expansionBisso Offshore is expanding its port towage fleet with two tug newbuildings21 September 2019 Saturday 10:50
Boluda pulls ahead with newbuild tug seriesA European tug owning major has expanded its fleet to boost towage capabilities in France09 September 2019 Monday 17:00
Estonia to Receive Advanced Hybrid Patrol VesselWith the Baltic Sea set to become an Emission Control Area in 2021, the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board has taken delivery of the Raju, low-emission patrol ship from Danfoss Editron.10 November 2018 Saturday 11:19
Tuco, Sea Machines Partner to Build Autonomous WorkboatsBoston based Sea Machines Robotics said it will collaborate with Danish boat builder Tuco Marine to offer remote and autonomous control products as factory options in Tuco’s line of ProZero workboats.21 November 2017 Tuesday 14:52
US Barge Industry Praises Phaseout of Single-Hulled VesselsAs required by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, all vessels transporting oil in bulk as cargo in the waters of the United States must be outfitted with a full double hull that meets U.S. Coast Guard-specified standards.31 December 2014 Wednesday 13:17
