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Q&A: Decarbonization 2.0 with Svitzer

Marine Log recently spoke with Gareth Prowse, head of decarbonization at Denmark-based Svitzer, on Svitzer’s strategies and technologies for enhancing efficiency and sustainability in port operations.

Marine Log (ML): Svitzer operates in over 180 ports globally, each with its own regional regulations and market conditions. How does Svitzer adapt its decarbonization strategies to meet these local challenges while maintaining global consistency in its operations?

Gareth Prowse (GP): Svitzer’s...

https://www.marinelog.com/views/qa-decarbonization-2-0-with-svitzer/

Vinssen earns AiP certification for Korea’s first hydrogen propulsion tug

Vinssen Co. Ltd., a maritime decarbonization technology specialist focused on hydrogen fuel cells and supporting systems, has received the Approval in Principle (AiP) certification from the Korean Register for Korea’s first tugboat featuring a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system.

This certification marks a significant milestone in the development of eco-friendly technologies, initiated through an MoU with KRE, leader in ship design, retrofit engineering, and maritime infrastructure...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/vinssen-earns-aip-certification-for-koreas-first-hydrogen-propulsion-tug/

TTB 2025 set to take place in just 2 weeks

Marine Log’s highly anticipated Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2025 conference is just two weeks away, scheduled to begin on March 25 in Mobile, Ala., at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza. The event will focus on “Charting a Course for Operational Excellence,” offering industry professionals a deep dive into innovative strategies and best practices designed to optimize operations across the tug, towboat, and barge sectors.

As the maritime industry faces rapid technological advancements and...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ttb-2025-set-to-take-place-in-just-2-weeks/

U.S. Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to tug fire

The U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies were responding to a tug fire near Pea Patch Island on the Delaware River, Tuesday.

All four crewmembers were safely evacuated from the vessel. The tug fire has since been extinguished, and the vessel is now under tow.

Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay launched crews from Station Philadelphia and a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic City to assist.

At 9:26 a.m., watchstanders from Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay received a distress call...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/u-s-coast-guard-partner-agencies-respond-to-tug-fire/

TTB 2025: The tug operators’ roundtable

At Marine Log’s Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2025 in Mobile, Ala., the tugboat industry will take center stage as leading professionals gather to tackle the pressing issues shaping today’s tug operations. On March 25-26, the “Tug Operations Panel” will offer an in-depth discussion on the challenges, innovations, and trends that are influencing the future of the sector.

Moderated by Peter S. Soles, Principal of Business Development at Glosten, this session will feature insights from Capt....

https://www.marinelog.com/news/ttb-2025-the-tug-operators-roundtable/

Jennifer Carpenter to keynote TTB 2025 in Mobile

The highly anticipated Marine Log TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) 2025 Conference will return to Mobile, Ala., on March 25-26, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the latest developments and challenges in tug, towboat, and barge operations. Kicking off the event with a powerful keynote on March 25 is Jennifer Carpenter, President and CEO of the American Waterways Operators (AWO) and President of the American Maritime Partnership.

Carpenter, a leading voice for the inland and coastal...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/jennifer-carpenter-to-keynote-ttb-2025-in-mobile/

Powerful Sanmar-built Boğaçay tug joins sister in Croatia

A second versatile multi-purpose tugboat built by Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyards has now joined its twin sister at Rijeka, Croatia’s principal seaport. Known as Boğaçay LXXII while under construction, the tug, renamed TItan by its new owner, is the second built by Sanmar under a two-tug contract placed by Italian shipping group Scafi for its Croatian subsidiary Jadranski Pomorski Servis. It is now working alongside sister Boğaçay Series tugboat Moretto.

Both tugs are based on the exclusive-to-Sanmar...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/powerful-sanmar-built-bogacay-tug-joins-sister-in-croatia/

Maritime shows up for inaugural Top Women in Maritime Celebration

Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime Celebration award event, held November 11 at the World War II Museum in New Orleans, La., exceeded expectations with over 225 attendees coming together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of women in the maritime industry. This year’s event highlighted the growing influence and leadership of women across all sectors of the maritime world, and the atmosphere was filled with a sense of inspiration and camaraderie.

From Left to Right: Christina Liviakis...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/maritime-shows-up-for-inaugural-top-women-in-maritime-celebration/

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