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Delivery and Naming Ceremony for First Emission-Free Pusher Tug
In Berlin's Westhafen, the Mayor of Berlin Franziska Giffey named the push boat ELEKTRA! After almost two years of construction at shipyard Hermann Barthel GmbH in Derben and the transfer to the Westhafen in Berlin, the long-term testing of this unique, innovative and...
Survitec Introduces a Head Start to Mitigate Safety Risks For Shipowners
Survival Technology specialist Survitec has introduced a unique approach to ensure shipowners are fully equipped to protect crews and assets throughout the entire lifetime of their vessels, from concept stage to operations. As part of its novel “Head Start” programme,...
Keel Laying Ceremony for Ireland’s Main Port Was Held at Eregli Shipyard
On May 16th, keel laying ceremony for Main Port’s MED-A2850 order was held at Eregli Shipyard. The ceremony was attended by Main Port’s Fleet Director, Dermot Curtin; Eregli Shipyard Manager Kemal Bektas and Med Marine Sales Manager Melis Ucuncu. The MED-A2850 is 28...
Tugboats Market to Register an Accelerating CAGR of almost 14% by 2025
Increasing construction of new ports and surging development of autonomous tugboats will boost the market growth The tugboats market is projected to grow by 259 units at a CAGR of 14% during 2021-2025, as per the latest market research report by Technavio. This report...
Seaspan Shipyards launches immersive visualization platform
HoloShip facility will be an engine for technology innovation as Seaspan and Canadian marine sector evolve to digital ship environment throughout vessel lifecycle. Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) has launched its new HoloShip facility, an immersive visualization system...
SURVITEC’S SEAHAVEN COMPLETES LLOYD’S REGISTER TYPE APPROVAL TESTING
Survitec’s Seahaven, the world’s largest inflatable lifeboat, has completed the International Maritime Organization (IMO) A.520 physical tests as required by classification society Lloyd’s Register and will officially launch to the cruise industry tomorrow. The...
