MOL announced that it has teamed up with OKI, to start a joint study on the use of OKI’s new “FlyingView®” bird’s-eye view monitoring system to monitor a 360° field of view around a tugboat.
What are Tug Boats?
Tug Boats are small but powerful ships which are used to pull or push other large ships for maneuvering or salvage purpose
MOL’s LNG-Fueled Tugboat Ishin Undergoes First LNG Bunkering Trial
MOL announced that it has participated in the LNG bunkering trial at the Port of Kobe, organized by the Kobe City Port and Harbor Authority, and carried out bunkering on the LNG-fueled tugboat Ishin.
Real Life Incident: Lock-Out Tag-Out Out-To-Lunch
There are no excuses for inadequate LOTO practices. This should be the first thing you do before any job that involves machinery with stored or potential energy release.
GONDAN Launches New Hybrid Icebreaker Tug
GONDAN Shipyard in Figueras, at high tide, the launching of a new hybrid-powered icebreaking escort tug designed by Robert Allan Ltd for Port of Luleå (Sweden) has just taken place.
MOL’s LNG-Fueled Tugboat Earns Highest Rating For Coastal Ship Energy Conservation
MOL announced that naming and launching ceremonies for the company’s LNG-fueled tugboat, built at Kanagawa Dockyard Co., Ltd., were held on September 28.
Caterpillar Marine Announces First European IMO Tier III Tugboat
Caterpillar Marine is pleased to announce that UZMAR Workboat and Tug Factory will be building an 80 TBP, IMO Tier III certified tugboat powered with the new generation Cat® engines.
Kawasaki Receives First Order For Newly Developed E-Series Rexpeller Thruster
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today the receipt of its first order for the newly developed E-series Rexpeller azimuth thruster
Real Life Incident: Communication Difficulty Leads To Collision
A bulk carrier collided with a tug in a river waterway. The damage sustained by the tug was sufficient to merit a dry dock and it was out of service for almost seven weeks. Find more inside.