[15 May 2025] – [Terneuzen] – Multraship Towage & Salvage has opened its new head offices at the Middenhavendam location in Terneuzen this afternoon. Located immediately alongside the Scheldt River, it houses offices, a warehouse, the 24/7 dispatch centre and a simulator training centre. All with direct access to a private wharf, working area, and berths for part of the family company’s fleet.
“This is a milestone in the ongoing development of...
Panama City, May 8, 2025 – The Panama Canal conducted a fire drill aboard a tanker vessel to test the response capabilities and protocols of its units in the event of an emergency.
The exercise, carried out in collaboration with the Panama Fire Department, took place on a vessel with a total length of 250 meters and a beam (width) of 44 meters, docked at the Pacific terminal in Panama Bay.
This drill was led by personnel from the Canal’s fire section and other operational units to evaluate...
The British Tugowners Association (BTA) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural guide on the Use of Tugs in Firefighting at its Annual Conference in Belfast. This comprehensive new guide marks a significant contribution to maritime safety and emergency preparedness, offering industry-standard guidance for tug operators.
Recent events in the Humber have spotlighted the vital role of towage vessels in responding to marine incidents. Several tugs played a key role in the emergency...
We are just one day away from the grand opening of DEFEA – Defence Exhibition Athens, which takes place from 6 to 8 May 2025 at Metropolitan Expo.
DEFEA 2025 is set to welcome hundreds of leading defence and security companies from around the world, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, systems, and solutions across land, sea, air, and cyber domains.
This year’s edition features:
– 436 exhibitors from 37 countries
– 18 international pavilions from key global players
– 98 Official delegations from...
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(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; April 23, 2025) – The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has awarded Crowley mariners serving on the Crowley-managed containership Potomac Express and the company’s LNG-powered container/roll on-roll off vessel El Coqui with the Honor & Excellence...
Day/date 2025, London: Today – the Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) publishes its second industry good practice guidelines entitled ‘Fire Response – High Level Guidelines’. The VCSF recognises that responding to vehicle fires onboard PCCs, PCTCs, RoRo and Ro-Pax vessels is both dangerous and challenging. These guidelines have been designed to reduce the risk to the safety of crews, passengers, the environment, the vessel and the cargo. The guideline’s sole aim is to assist vessel operators...
| A chance to acknowledge those who go above and beyond for seafarers |
| LONDON, 09 April 2025 – The Mission to Seafarers, a leading seafarers welfare charity, is now accepting nominations for its prestigious International Seafarers Awards 2025. Taking place on Friday, 31st October 2025, and now in its eighth year, the annual awards has established itself as a... |
On 9 December 2024, the Bulk Carrier “KAMARI” (GT 32,614 – DWT 53,822) stranded off Recife OPL, Brazil due to steering gear problems. The vessel was en route from Recife, Brazil to Cadiz, Spain, laden with fertilizer.
Tsavliris arranged for the S/T “Boka Manta” for towage to Cadiz, Spain and the operation was completed successfully on 30 January 2025.
On 18 January 2025, the Bulk Carrier “EVANTHIA” (GT 32,474 – DWT 53,284) was disabled due to main...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/31/q1-2025-tsavliris-activities/