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Kongsberg Maritime launches new electric towing winch for tug market

Expanding its winch product portfolio, Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new electric towing winch powered by a frequency converter-driven electric motor.

It is designed to deliver enhanced operational efficiency and reduced environmental impact compared to traditional hydraulic systems.

A key advantage of the new electric towing winch is the reduction in hydraulic systems on board, minimizing the risks related to oil on deck.

Engineered for high efficiency and low power consumption, the electric...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/kongsberg-maritime-launches-new-electric-towing-winch-for-tug-market/

In a world first, Denmark initiates remote pilotage test program

With approval from the Danish Emergency Management Agency, Denmark’s national pilotage service provider DanPilot is now initiating a test program for remote pilotage. It is partnering with ship data collection and AI-based analysis specialist Danelec to launch the program.

After six years of development by Danpilot and Danelec, the test program —the first of its kind in the world— will allow pilots to guide ships from land, using advanced data transmitted directly from the vessels.

The aim is to...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/in-a-world-first-denmark-initiates-remote-pilotage-test-program/

Gladding-Hearn delivers repowered Fort Ripley to Charleston Branch Pilots

Fort Ripley gyro stabilizer

After 10 years of continuous service in the port of Charleston, the 65-foot pilot launch Fort Ripley has been delivered to the Charleston Branch Pilots by Gladding-Hearn, Duclos Corporation, after a repower and installation of a Seakeeper 40 gyro stabilizer.

The all-aluminum Fort Ripley was designed by Ray Hunt Design and Gladding-Hearn and built by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard in 2014. With a top speed of 28 knots, it was the first commercial vessel in the United States powered by Volvo Penta...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/gladding-hearn-delivers-repowered-fort-ripley-to-charleston-branch-pilots/

Kotug Canada’s new methanol-fueled duo will feature Schottel hybrid drives

Rudderpropeller for Kotug Canada tug

The two dual-fuel methanol escort tugs on order for Kotug Canada at Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey will be fitted with Schottel rudderpropellers featuring the Sydrive-M mechanical hybrid solution.

Kotug Canada orders two powerful methanol-fueled escort tugs

Based on the Robert Allan Ltd. RASalvor 4400-DFM, the tugs – to be named SD Aisemaht and SD Qwiy Aanitsa Sarah – are currently in the final stages of construction at the shipyard. After their completion in third quarter 2025, they will service...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/kotug-canadas-new-methanol-fueled-duo-will-feature-schottel-hybrid-drives/

Noatum Maritime orders Artemis EF-12 foiling pilot boat

Belfast. Northern Ireland-headquartered Artemis Technologies reports that Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, is to purchase a state-of-the-art 100% electric Artemis EF-12 foiling pilot boat to operate in the United Arab Emirates.

Noatum is acquiring the EF-12 pilot boat as part of an investment that sees it also aquiring two all-electric Damen RSD-E tugs for operations at Khalifa Port.

“By investing in zero-emission pilotage and harbor operations, Noatum Maritime is delivering a cleaner...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/noatum-maritime-orders-artemis-ef-12-foiling-pilot-boat/

Damen signs new tug contracts with Fairplay Towage and Louis Meyer

Damen Shipyards Group has concluded contracts that will see four new tugs delivered to Hamburg-headquartered Fairplay Towage. Three of the contracts were signed directly with Fairplay. The fourth was signed with another Hamburg operator, Neue Schleppdampfschiffsreederei Louis Meyer, which will long-term bareboat charter the vessel to Fairplay on its delivery.

Based on Damen’s practice of building vessels in series for stock, construction of the tugs had already commenced prior to the contract...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/damen-signs-new-tug-contracts-with-fairplay-towage-and-louis-meyer/

New Bronx Blue Highway project unveiled

Set to start operating this year, a Blue Highway project in the Bronx, N.Y., will initially remove 1,000 truck trips a month off highways and onto the water.

Details of the plan were announced by New York City Deputy Mayor Adolfo Carrion Jr., the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), and Con Agg Global (CAG), which is to open a new waterside transloading facility adjacent to the Fulton Fish Market hub in the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, one of New York State’s busiest...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/new-bronx-blue-highway-project-unveiled/

Arc Boat Company fast tracks its first electric tug boat

Los Angeles based electric boat startup Arc Boat Company says that it is entering the commercial sector by partnering with Portland, Ore., shipyard Diversified Marine Inc. to retrofit a 26 foot tugboat for use in the Port of Los Angeles, which has ambitions to be zero-emission by 2030.

“At Arc, our mission has always been to electrify the marine industry. This is not just an environmental initiative — it’s America’s best shot at reclaiming its leadership in maritime technology,” said Mitch Lee,...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/arc-boat-company-fast-tracks-its-first-electric-tug-boat/

FRS Clipper to get a new high speed whale watching catamaran

Seattle-headquartered ferry and excursion vessel operator FRS Clipper Inc. reports that it will receive an advanced newbuild whale watching catamaran next year. The newbuild multi-million dollar high speed vessel, built by Mavrik Marine Inc., La Conner, Wash., will begin sailing from Seattle’s Pier 69 in May 2026.

Designed by One2Three Naval Architects in Sydney, Australia, the 102-foot catamaran will carry up to 150 passengers plus crew. Combining improved fuel efficiency with ai cruising speed...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/frs-clipper-to-get-a-new-high-speed-whale-watching-catamaran/

VIDEO: Compact tugs Rascal and Rowdy deliver big bollard pull

Rascal and Rowdy GA drawing

Two very compact, high bollard pull ship handling tugs. Rascal and Rowdy are now in service with Longview, Wash.-headquartered Brusco Tug & Barge.The Robert Allan Ltd design RAscal 2000-D series tugs were constructed at Diversified Marine Inc. of Portland, Oregon. Measuring 65 x 32 feet and with a bollard pull ahead of 85,000 lbs (38.5) tonnes, they are the highest bollard pull tugs of this size designed to date by Robert Allan Ltd.

The compact Rascal and Rowdy are well suited for harbors where...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/video-compact-tugs-rascal-and-rowdy-deliver-big-bollard-pull/

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