Tugs

Canadian tug design specialist Robert Allan and Dutch company Rotortug (KST) have announce the initiation of a new strategic alliance for the future development of the Rotor Tug concept.

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems says that US tug operator Harley Marine Services is participating in a field study of the Cat 3500 US EPA Tier 3 marine propulsion engines, scheduled for completion…

Rotterdam tug operator Kotug says that its first true hybrid tug is soon to take its place in the company’s fleet, having been converted to the Xeropoint hybrid propulsion system from AKA…

A multi-purpose tug and offshore support vessel, Seaways 20, designed by Robert Allan Ltd of Vancouver, and built by Keppel Singmarine, has been delivered to owner Seaways International of Singapore.

Crowley Maritime of the USA has recently launched the ‘Ocean Wave’, first of four Ocean Class tugs under construction at Bollinger Shipyards.

Offshore Ship Designers has been contracted to develop the design of a low emission diesel electric harbour tug for IJmuiden based Iskes Towage & Salvage.