Marine Services

Tomini bulk carrier rescues survivors in Med

Tomini Levant, a 38,000dwt bulk carrier owned and operated by the Dubai-based Tomini Group, recently conducted a demanding search and rescue (SAR) operation in the Mediterranean, saving a number of survivors from an overturned motor boat off the coast of Algeria. This operation was executed in coordination with the Algerian Coast Guard and Spanish rescue authorities and reflects Tomini’s commitment to maritime safety and humanitarian assistance.

Having seen the stranded survivors, the crew...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/tomini-bulk-carrier-rescues-survivors-in-med/

Adani places big tug order with Cochin Shipyard

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has placed an order for eight harbour tugs, which are all to be constructed by Cochin Shipyard in India. The tugs will be delivered between December 2026 and May 2028 helping to improve the efficiency and safety of vessel operations in Indian ports.

Previously, APSEZ has placed contracts for the construction of two 62 tonnes bollard pull Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD) tugs for Ocean Sparkle, both of which were delivered ahead of schedule, and deployed...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/adani-places-big-tug-order-with-cochin-shipyard/

Record-breaking electric tugboat demonstrates Safeen’s commitment to sustainability

Abu Dhabi-based Safeen group, working in partnership with Damen Shipyards, has achieved a Guinness World Records title for the most powerful electric tugboat.  The record was set by measuring the tug Bu Tinah’s high peak strength by bollard pull, demonstrating exceptional performance for an all-electric vessel. The average high peak pull of 78.2 tonnes, the highest rating yet achieved worldwide for a vessel of this type, was accomplished by the tug, a Damen RSD-E type 2513, at Khalifa Port in...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/record-breaking-electric-tugboat-demonstrates-safeens-commitment-to-sustainability/

DP World expands Marine Services fleet with two new boxships

DP World has expanded its Marine Services fleet with the addition of two newly built vessels, Navios Utmost and Navios Unite.

These vessels were officially named during a ceremony at the Changhong shipyard in Zhoushan, China.

“Investing in these state-of-the-art vessels underlines DP World’s unwavering commitment to driving sustainability and operational efficiency across the global maritime sector,” stated Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World.

Both ships will join the...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-expands-marine-services-fleet-with-two-new-boxships/

Voith Schneider to deliver landmark Egypt project

The Voith Water Tractor (VWT) tug, which is powered by two Voith Schneider Propellers (VSP), is a familiar sight at many major ports around the world. In the next few months, a total of 22 VSPs for eleven new VWTs will be delivered to the Egyptian Ship Repairs & Building Co., four VWTs will go to the Red Sea Ports Authority in the south of Egypt, another four will head north to the Damietta Port Authority, and three will join the Alexandria Port Authority fleet. This will include the 1000th VWT...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/voith-schneider-to-deliver-landmark-egypt-project/

AD Ports signs marine lubricants supply deal with ADNOC

AD Ports Group’s Ports Cluster is expanding the scope of its business to include the supply of marine lubricants following a strategic agreement with ADNOC Distribution. Under the terms of the agreement, the Ports Cluster will distribute marine lubricants to customers in the UAE during initial stages, which will eventually be broadened to encompass the other regions worldwide.

Commenting on the deal, Saidl Al Mazrouei, CEO – Ports Cluster, AD Ports Group, said: “This agreement will see two major...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/ad-ports-signs-marine-lubricants-supply-deal-with-adnoc/

Amaan Baghdad signs groundbreaking maritime project

Part of the Al Raiya Group, Amaan Baghdad is establishing a “groundbreaking and ambitious” project to establish a floating maritime platform in Iraqi waters. The new facility, based around a jack up barge, will serve as a multi-functional hub offering a wide range of services, and will be operated as Basra Sea Support and Services (BSSS).

One of the main focuses of the BSSS project will be to provide high quality fuel oil meeting international standards. According to a statement by the company:...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/amaan-baghdad-signs-groundbreaking-maritime-project/

TMS Tanker Conference programme taking shape

Work is well underway on the programme for the TMS Tanker Conference 2023 which takes place on 8th November at the Atlantis, the Palm, Dubai. The event, due to be attended by all the region’s leading tanker owners and operators, will feature an exciting and high profile range of speakers and panellists that will be announced shortly.

This year the primary focus of the three conference sessions will be on environmental protection and sustainability, assessing how tanker shipping can take a lead...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/tms-tanker-conference-programme-taking-shape/

Kongsberg Maritime to provide design and technology for new Egyptian tugboats

Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to provide the design and equipment for two powerful salvage tugs being built by Alexandria Shipyard as main contractor on behalf of the Suez Canal Authority. The tugs will be based on Kongsberg Maritime’s UT 722 CDT design.

The UT 722 tugboat design has a length of 71.6 m, a bollard pull of approximately 200 tonnes, and it can operate independently for up to 35 days. Egypt’s Alexandria Shipyard successfully bid on this significant contract with the...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/kongsberg-maritime-to-provide-design-and-technology-for-new-egyptian-tugboats/

Maqta Gateway makes strategic acquisition

Abu Dhabi-based Maqta Gateway has acquired TTEK Inc., a developer of border control and customs systems, in a bid to reinforce its market position as a leading digital trade solutions provider.

The acquisition will extend Maqta Gateway’s existing digital trade capabilities by incorporating border optimisation management solutions, which utilise technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced risk analytics. TTEK’s solutions are said to “merge deductive and inductive...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/maqta-gateway-makes-strategic-acquisition/

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