B.C. Tugboat News
Sanmar invests in the future with development program for naval architecture and marine engineering graduates
Originally posted by Samnar on September 27/2024 Sanmar, Türkiye’s leading tugboat builder and operator, launched the second Sanmar Engineer Development Program (SEDP) on August 1st 2024, for selected graduates of the country's leading universities. Sanmar invests in...
SAAM Towage Colombia Certified by BASC for its Control and Security Management
SAAM Towage Colombia was recognized by BASC (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce) for its continued commitment to security and operational excellence. Since the creation of the BASC Cartagena Chapter in 1998, the company has earned 22 consecutive certifications. The...
NYK Engine Facility for Testing New Fuels Begins Operation
The introduction of new marine fuels used to necessitate testing and analysis at external engine facilities, in addition to trial operations, all of which would require about two years to complete. Shortening this period and reducing the cost of testing have been key...
Ocean Group adopts sustainable fuel for port towing operations in British Columbia
Ocean Group, is taking another step towards greener shipping Indeed, we are proud to announce the adoption of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), a new-generation renewable diesel fuel, for all Groupe Ocean port towing operations. HVO is made from renewable sources,...
New Canadian navy tugboats to enter service following two-year delay
The first of four new tugboats built for the Royal Canadian Navy have arrived in British Columbia, two years behind schedule and nearly four years since the first steel was cut for the $102-million project. The four-vessel fleet will be split between Canada's Pacific...
Two new escort tugs to join Port of Halifax tugboat fleet
Atlantic Towing Limited, a member of the J.D. Irving Limited family of companies, and Svitzer report that they have made a significant joint investment in the modernization of the Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, tugboat fleet by acquiring two new RAstar 3200 series...
Sanmar invests in the future with development program for naval architecture and marine engineering graduates
Originally posted by Samnar on September 27/2024 Sanmar, Türkiye’s leading tugboat builder and operator, launched the second Sanmar Engineer Development Program (SEDP) on August 1st 2024, for selected graduates of the country's leading universities. Sanmar invests in...
SAAM Towage Colombia Certified by BASC for its Control and Security Management
SAAM Towage Colombia was recognized by BASC (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce) for its continued commitment to security and operational excellence. Since the creation of the BASC Cartagena Chapter in 1998, the company has earned 22 consecutive certifications. The...
NYK Engine Facility for Testing New Fuels Begins Operation
The introduction of new marine fuels used to necessitate testing and analysis at external engine facilities, in addition to trial operations, all of which would require about two years to complete. Shortening this period and reducing the cost of testing have been key...
Ocean Group adopts sustainable fuel for port towing operations in British Columbia
Ocean Group, is taking another step towards greener shipping Indeed, we are proud to announce the adoption of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), a new-generation renewable diesel fuel, for all Groupe Ocean port towing operations. HVO is made from renewable sources,...
New Canadian navy tugboats to enter service following two-year delay
The first of four new tugboats built for the Royal Canadian Navy have arrived in British Columbia, two years behind schedule and nearly four years since the first steel was cut for the $102-million project. The four-vessel fleet will be split between Canada's Pacific...
Two new escort tugs to join Port of Halifax tugboat fleet
Atlantic Towing Limited, a member of the J.D. Irving Limited family of companies, and Svitzer report that they have made a significant joint investment in the modernization of the Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, tugboat fleet by acquiring two new RAstar 3200 series...
