The global tug, towage and salvage industry will meet in Dubai in a month’s time to debate the top issues and find solutions for sector challenges at ITS Convention 2024

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Caterpillar drives tugboat propulsion innovation

22 Apr 2024

In another sponsor profile, counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we spoke with engine builder Caterpillar

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Safeen presents solutions for Middle East harbour towage challenges

15 Apr 2024

Safeen Marine Services will take part in a regional session during the 27th ITS Convention in Dubai, in May

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Med Marine set to unveil first battery-electric tug

10 Apr 2024

Med Marine is investing in eco-friendly tugs with the first zero-emissions battery tug set to be introduced in May during the ITS Convention

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P&OML seeks sustainable decarbonisation, expands tug fleet

03 Apr 2024

Introducing efficient tugs, IMO Tier III engines, alternative fuels and optimising operations will help the DP World subsidiary reduce its environmental footprint

VIEW

Shipyard takes the lead in zero-emissions tug building

21 Mar 2024

Sanmar Shipyards is leading the world in building fleets of electric tugs

VIEW

Overcoming challenges with tugboat power and electrical integration

18 Mar 2024

Berg Propulsion’s general managers weigh in on tug power and integration issues ahead of the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024

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How shifts in geographical power impact global tug fleets

07 Mar 2024

ACL Shipbrokers will present the key trends, market drivers and hotspots at the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024

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Top UK official shares lessons in emergency preparedness at ITS

05 Mar 2024

Conference paper highlighs stakeholders have more to do when it comes to maritime emergencies

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P&O Maritime Logistics: leading the way in tugboat innovation

28 Feb 2024

In the latest in our series on sponsors of May’s International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we spoke with tug owner P&O Maritime Logistics

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Presenting the world’s first LNG hybrid harbour tug

26 Feb 2024

Seatrium and Rolls-Royce Solutions will present the first LNG hybrid tug to demonstrate how owners can replace ageing, diesel tugs at the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024

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Can high-speed methanol engines future proof the towage sector?

23 Feb 2024

MAN Energy Solutions propulsion experts will present the latest developments in methanol engines at the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024

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ITS 24 paper preview: Learning from the headlines - Ever Given, Golden Ray, Freemantle Highway and other casualties

20 Feb 2024

As our industry continues to push the boundaries of efficiency and innovation, it is crucial we do not overlook the important lessons to be learned from recent shipping disasters

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ITS Convention 2024 speaker: Mubarak Marine’s Zia Ansari

20 Feb 2024

In the first of a series of presentation previews, counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we spoke with Mubarak Marine

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ITS Convention 2024 sponsor: Rolls-Royce Power Systems

12 Feb 2024

In the third of a series of sponsor profiles counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we spoke to the mtu engine builder

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ITS Convention 2024 sponsor: Robert Allan Ltd

10 Feb 2024

In the second of a series of sponsor profiles counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we spoke to tug designer Robert Allan Ltd

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Markey Machine: what it takes to be shortlisted for an ITS innovation award

06 Feb 2024

In the fifth of a series of articles counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we spoke to Markey Machine, a company shortlisted for an ITS Innovation of the Year Award

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ITS Convention 2024 sponsor: Damen Shipyards

05 Feb 2024

In the first of a series of sponsor profiles, counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we engage with tug designer and builder Damen Shipyards

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Robert Allan: ITS Lifetime Award-winning tug designer

31 Jan 2024

In the fourth of a series of articles counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we caught up with Robert Allan, winner of the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award

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Damen: what does it take to design and build an award-winning electric tug?

23 Jan 2024

In the third of a series of articles counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we engage with Damen Shipyards, which designed and built Sparky, ITS Tug of the Year 2022

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IHI Power Systems: what does it take to be an award-winning engine innovator?

19 Jan 2024

In the second of a series of articles counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we engage with IHI Power Systems, winner of the 2022 Innovation of the Year Award

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Antwerp-Bruges: what does it take to be an award-winning port?

18 Jan 2024

In the first of a series of articles counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we spoke to Port of Antwerp-Bruges, winner of the 2022 ITS Ports and Harbour Award

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ITS 2024: Industry convention heads to Dubai

11 Jan 2024

The 27th International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards will be held, in association with Caterpillar, in Dubai 21-23 May 2024

VIEW

ITS Convention 2024 programme goes live

15 Dec 2023

27th International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition and Awards 2024 has three days of insightful presentations and debates in store

VIEW

ITS Lifetime achievement award winner: Ton Kooren provides insight

23 Oct 2023

Kotug International founder and innovator provides his exclusive insight and memories from a life in towage and salvage

VIEW

ITS Convention 2024: call for technical paper abstracts

29 Aug 2023

The 27th International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards will take place, in association with Caterpillar, 21-23 May 2024 in Dubai, UAE

VIEW

ITS Convention 2024: industry to gather in Dubai

09 Aug 2023

The UAE’s maritime and financial hub will host the 27th International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards

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Global port operators provide insight on towage

Senior executives and port owners will provide their views on the latest industry challenges

One month to go: towage industry converges in Dubai for ITS 2024

There is less than a month to go until the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024 in Dubai

Tug owners tackle towage sector challenges

The global tug, towage and salvage industry will meet in Dubai in a month’s time to debate the top issues and find solutions for sector challenges at ITS Convention 2024

Caterpillar drives tugboat propulsion innovation

In another sponsor profile, counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we spoke with engine builder Caterpillar

Safeen presents solutions for Middle East harbour towage challenges

Safeen Marine Services will take part in a regional session during the 27th ITS Convention in Dubai, in May

Med Marine set to unveil first battery-electric tug

Med Marine is investing in eco-friendly tugs with the first zero-emissions battery tug set to be introduced in May during the ITS Convention

P&OML seeks sustainable decarbonisation, expands tug fleet

Introducing efficient tugs, IMO Tier III engines, alternative fuels and optimising operations will help the DP World subsidiary reduce its environmental footprint

Shipyard takes the lead in zero-emissions tug building

Sanmar Shipyards is leading the world in building fleets of electric tugs

Overcoming challenges with tugboat power and electrical integration

Berg Propulsion’s general managers weigh in on tug power and integration issues ahead of the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024

How shifts in geographical power impact global tug fleets

ACL Shipbrokers will present the key trends, market drivers and hotspots at the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024

Top UK official shares lessons in emergency preparedness at ITS

Conference paper highlighs stakeholders have more to do when it comes to maritime emergencies

P&O Maritime Logistics: leading the way in tugboat innovation

In the latest in our series on sponsors of May’s International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we spoke with tug owner P&O Maritime Logistics

Presenting the world’s first LNG hybrid harbour tug

Can high-speed methanol engines future proof the towage sector?

MAN Energy Solutions propulsion experts will present the latest developments in methanol engines at the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024

ITS 24 paper preview: Learning from the headlines - Ever Given, Golden Ray, Freemantle Highway and other casualties

As our industry continues to push the boundaries of efficiency and innovation, it is crucial we do not overlook the important lessons to be learned from recent shipping disasters

ITS Convention 2024 speaker: Mubarak Marine’s Zia Ansari

In the first of a series of presentation previews, counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we spoke with Mubarak Marine

ITS Convention 2024 sponsor: Rolls-Royce Power Systems

In the third of a series of sponsor profiles counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we spoke to the mtu engine builder

ITS Convention 2024 sponsor: Robert Allan Ltd

In the second of a series of sponsor profiles counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we spoke to tug designer Robert Allan Ltd

Markey Machine: what it takes to be shortlisted for an ITS innovation award

ITS Convention 2024 sponsor: Damen Shipyards

In the first of a series of sponsor profiles, counting down to the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024, we engage with tug designer and builder Damen Shipyards

Robert Allan: ITS Lifetime Award-winning tug designer

Damen: what does it take to design and build an award-winning electric tug?

IHI Power Systems: what does it take to be an award-winning engine innovator?

Antwerp-Bruges: what does it take to be an award-winning port?

ITS 2024: Industry convention heads to Dubai

The 27th International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards will be held, in association with Caterpillar, in Dubai 21-23 May 2024

ITS Convention 2024 programme goes live

27th International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition and Awards 2024 has three days of insightful presentations and debates in store

ITS Lifetime achievement award winner: Ton Kooren provides insight

Kotug International founder and innovator provides his exclusive insight and memories from a life in towage and salvage

ITS Convention 2024: call for technical paper abstracts

The 27th International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards will take place, in association with Caterpillar, 21-23 May 2024 in Dubai, UAE

ITS Convention 2024: industry to gather in Dubai

The UAE’s maritime and financial hub will host the 27th International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards

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