World’s first methanol-fuelled towboat to set sail in 2023
World’s first methanol-fuelled towboat, Hydrogen One will become available for charter during 2023, in an effort to meet the pressing demand for sustainable towboat operations.
Read moreWorld’s first methanol-fuelled towboat, Hydrogen One will become available for charter during 2023, in an effort to meet the pressing demand for sustainable towboat operations.
Read moreEarlier this year, BIMCO issued revisions to its widely used standard ocean towage forms, TOWCON and TOWHIRE. Now, the Shipowners Club explains the changes made to the liability and indemnity regime.
Read moreIn its most recent maritime feedback, CHIRP reports about the fatigue in the international towage sector.
Read morePort of Antwerp announced it is converting a tug to methanol propulsion, as part of the EU-funded Fastwater project, which aims to demonstrate the feasibility of methanol as a sustainable marine fuel.
Read moreSouth Asia’s first remote joystick control of a tugboat recently took place in the busy Port of Singapore, as part of a joint project of technology company ABB with Singaporean shipyard Keppel Offshore & Marine.
Read moreThe British Tugowners Association (BTA) published guidance in order to explain how does an operator purchase a rope that does the job required of it, what does success look like for the procurement process, and what does an unsuccessful towing system look like.
Read moreThe US Coast Guard issued two policy letters providing updated guidance for Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection with respect to harbor assist towing beyond the boundary line and use of doublers on Subchapter M towing vessels.
Read moreUSCG issued a policy letter providing guidance on the use of doubler plates for repairs involving towing vessels constructed of steel.
Read moreThe US Coast Guard reminded US flag towing vessel owners and operators that their vessels must possess the appropriate certificates and endorsements for the intended voyage.
Read moreUSCG reminded that owners and managing operators of towing vessels are responsible for ensuring that 75% of their respective fleets receive a Certificate of Inspection (COI) before 19 July 2021, in accordance with 46 CFR 136.202.
Read moreDid you know that age matters for 2020? 15% more on the Detention Rate for Bulk Carriers 20+ vs. 2019 in Australia.