B.C. Tugboat News
Sea Machines uses Biofuel to Power Tug on Long-Haul Autonomous Journey
To reduce the number of harmful emissions produced as it achieves the world record for the longest autonomous mission at sea, Sea Machines Robotics, a leading developer of autonomous command and advanced perception systems, is utilizing renewable Hydrotreated...
NAVTEK Proves First Zero-Emissions Tugboat Performance
Reaching beyond the one-year operational milestone of their zero-emissions tugboat, NAVTEK Naval Technologies, a leading designer of battery-powered tugboats, has proven the design and operational performance of their ZEETUG, Gisas Power, with consistent results over...
Seaspan Shipyards collaborates with BC Tech to grow diverse tech talent pool in British Columbia
Investment in Digital Lift internship program will help individuals reskill, gain experience to pursue tech careers in high-opportunity sectors, including marine industry Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) has announced a collaboration with BC Tech to support the...
Seaspan Ferries begins electrification trials with battery-powered terminal trucks
Photo credit: Gordon Henderson, Heath Moffatt & Jordan Junck As part of Seaspan Ferries’ efforts to reduce fleet emissions and explore alternative, low-carbon technologies, the company will pilot battery-powered trucks procured with the support of the Province of...
Abu Dhabi Ports’ SAFEEN Group and Med Marine
Abu Dhabi Ports’ SAFEEN Group and Med Marine have signed a contract for a MED-A2360 series tugboat that will be deployed to meet the growing marine service requirements of Abu Dhabi Ports and the increasingly complex demands of the wider maritime industry. The vessel,...
Breakdowns in situational awareness and communications were key factors leading to a striking in Vancouver Harbour
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (M19P0057) on the 2019 striking of the anchored bulk carrier Pan Acacia by the bulk carrier Caravos Harmony in Vancouver Harbour, British Columbia on July 15, 2021....
