Tug sank at Port of Milwaukee
The US Coast Guard responded to Kinnickinnic River in the Port of Milwaukee after it was reported that the towing vessel "Michigan" was sinking in the port's waters, on January 2.
Read moreThe US Coast Guard responded to Kinnickinnic River in the Port of Milwaukee after it was reported that the towing vessel "Michigan" was sinking in the port's waters, on January 2.
Read morePortsmouth International Port has worked with their towage provider to provide a shore power connection for their tugs, saving 131 tonnes of carbon per annum.
Read moreNTSB published its accident report on a November 25, 2021 accident, when the liquefied petroleum gas carrier Gas Ares collided with the outermost of two harbor tugs moored alongside the no. 1 loading dock at the Motiva Port Neches Terminal.
Read moreMr. Quintin V. Kneen, President and Chief Executive Director, Tidewater Inc. shares top priorities in their agenda and actions to change industry’s image from one that is dated, to one that is dynamic and exciting so that more people would be interested to pursue lifelong careers.
Read moreABS awarded two approvals in principle (AIPs) to COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Technology, for their ammonia-fueled vessel and ammonia supply system designs which are being trialed on a tugboat.
Read moreAccording to the Ukrainian Operational Command South, Russian fire hit two civilian tugboats at the port of Ochakiv, Ukraine, on October 31, causing two deaths.
Read moreOn 27 October, the HYDROTUG 1 arrived in the port of Ostend. There, the first hydrogen-powered tugboat will be further finished with the hydrogen system. Ostend was chosen because the tug can use the hydrogen bunkering facilities of CMB.TECH's Hydrocat 48.
Read moreESPO, FEPORT, and the European Tugowners Association (ETA) signed a joint press release, recognising the need for the shipping sector to reduce emissions. For this reason, they support requirements for ships to reduce emissions, alongside requirements for the use and deployment of onshore power supply (OPS) where it makes sense in ports.
Read moreOn October 21, a small ship assist tug sank while working a midsize cruise ship at the island port of Patmos, Greece. As a result the captain lost his life.
Read moreIn a new edition of feedback, CHIRP Maritime contains several reports that involve loss of life to highlight never to relax our vigilance when onboard. One case refers to a tug that was foundered.
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