Tug Technology & Business

Law specialists Tatham & Co partner Simon Tatham and senior associate David High explain why TOWCON contracts are better for tug operators when towage projects are disrupted due to coronavirus affects

27 Apr 2020by Martyn Wingrove

Ports and towage do not stop for coronavirus

Tug owners worldwide are facing extraordinary challenges to their operations and investments due to the coronavirus pandemic

27 Mar 2020by Martyn Wingrove

Tug and terminal operators stand up to container ship consortia

Associations representing tug owners, terminal operations, freight forwarders, logistics services and transportation workers send stinging rebuke for container liner consortia allowance

13 Feb 2020by Martyn Wingrove

New ports offer tug investment opportunities

Tug operators are set to benefit from plans to construct new container terminals and LNG import facilities in India, Central America and Africa during the 2020s

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Editor's Choice

French navy orders major tugboat series

26 May 2020

Up to 20 tugs will be built in the next eight years to modernise the European naval power’s fleet

Tug owners help North Sea Port optimise operations

26 May 2020

Wärtsilä to upgrade Le Havre pilot station’s navigation simulator

26 May 2020

Rocktree opens new markets for tug-barge operations

25 May 2020

Svitzer clinches oil terminal tug services extension

21 May 2020

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MAN VP on maritime hydrogen and hybrid propulsion pursuits

MAN vice president Barend Thijssen discusses hybrid tugs and the company’s entry into hydrogen through investment in power-to-x technology

Automated or autonomous: understanding IntelliTug

Maersk CISO: Owners must prepare to be ‘collateral damage’ from state cyber attacks

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Digital Editions

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Tug Technology and Business 2nd Quarter 2020

11 May 2020

Pacific Tug CEO explains Australian investment plans; Owners overcome coronavirus and business ...

Tug Technology and Business 1st Quarter 2020

03 Mar 2020

Soaring demand: 291 tugs contracted worldwide; Container port expansion drives tug newbuilding ...

Tug Technology & Business 4th Quarter 2019

13 Nov 2019

Svitzer COO outlines regional growth strategy; Mooring safety concerns and Boluda’s US$330M bet; M...

Tug Technology & Business 3rd Quarter 2019

16 Aug 2019

Latest tug contracts and completions; Updated global orderbook; China’s first intelligent workboats;...

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Whitepapers

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Managing Change – Oil Condition Monitoring & the 2020 Global Sulphur Cap

The marine industry is currently going through significant environmental changes through a ...

Selecting the Right Shipyard

Selecting the right shipyard also gives you the best opportunity to influence the quality of your ...

2020 Vision: Preparing for the New Global Sulphur Cap

From 1 January 2020, a new 0.50% global sulphur cap on marine fuels will come into effect. This is ...

Using Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) to Save Energy and Reduce Emissions

In pump and fan applications on board vessels, using Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) can cut the ...

Choosing the right oil-in-water sensor technology

In both marine and industrial environments, choosing the wrong oil-in-water monitoring technology ...

Imagining the future of marine lubrication

Driven by regulatory and commercial pressure, the progression towards more efficient engines and ...

Ballast Water Management Technologies:A Comparison Between UV Based Systems& Electrochlorination Systems

This white paper provides an overview of the two most prominent ballast water management (BWMS) ...

Wartsila Hybrid Propulsion for RoRo/RoPax Ferries

Environmental considerations are, along with the need to optimise operational efficiency, high on ...

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Events

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Smart Tug Operations Conference, Singapore

13 Oct 2020

Singapore

A one day Smart Tug Conference in Singapore that will profile Smart Tug Technology from technical, operational, commercial, regulatory and environmental perspectives.

Maritime Hybrid & Electric Conference, Bergen

27 Oct 2020

Bergen

Scandinavia is leading the world in the development and operation of electric powered vessels. This unique two-day event examines the latest innovations and how they can provide significant reductions in fuel consumption, maintenance costs and emissions.

Maritime Hybrid & Electric Conference, Seattle

08 Dec 2020

Seattle

A two-day programme that delivers insight into the latest innovations in hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell and electric technologies and how they can provide significant reductions in fuel consumption, maintenance costs and emissions.

Maritime Hybrid & Electric Conference, Singapore

01 Feb 2021

Singapore

NEW DATE TBC SOON. A two-day programme that delivers insight into the latest innovations in hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell and electric technologies and how they can provide significant reductions in fuel consumption, maintenance costs and emissions.

08 Dec 2020

Seattle

Maritime Hybrid & Electric Conference, Seattle

01 Feb 2021

Singapore

Maritime Hybrid & Electric Conference, Singapore

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Awards

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09 May 2019by Gavin Lipsith

Kotug take 2019 MP Autonomous & Remote Operations Award

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Market Intelligence

Special Reports

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Iridium® – Redefining the L-Band & Safety Services for the 21st Century Sponsored by Iridium

27 May 2020

Commissioning sampling for ballast water treatment systems: purpose and implementation Sponsored by Alfa Laval

26 May 2020

Quality is key Sponsored by Hempel

25 May 2020

Training and support from Chris-Marine Sponsored by Chris-Marine

25 May 2020

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