Wreck Removals

SMS Towage calls on Damen for two ASD 2411 Tugs

The Damen ASD 2411 ‘Manxman’ on its maiden voyage to SMS Towage on the Humber Estuary

SMS Towage calls on Damen for two ASD 2411 Tugs

UK towage company SMS Towage has purchased two tugs from Damen Shipyards. The first vessel, called Manxman, was handed over on 12 April, just seven days after contract signing. The contract for the second vessel, to be called Marksman, was signed on 1 May with a delivery date scheduled for 7 June. Both vessels are Damen ASD Tugs 2411, and mark the first Damen tugs...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/20/sms-towage-calls-on-damen-for-two-asd-2411-tugs/

Wärtsilä propulsion solutions producing superior power for two new tug boats

Wärtsilä solutions are delivering outstanding performance for two new tugs operated by the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety. Copyright Yutek.

Wärtsilä propulsion solutions producing superior power for two new tug boats

Wärtsilä Corporation,  26 March 2019 at 10 am EET – The engines and steerable thrusters supplied by the technology group Wärtsilä are delivering excellent performance for two new tug boats operated by the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety. Following...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/03/26/wartsila-propulsion-solutions-producing-superior-power-for-two-new-tug-boats/

Svitzer holds naming ceremony for newest London tug, Svitzer Meridian

Svitzer holds naming ceremony for newest London tug, Svitzer Meridian

Event on the Thames, in partnership with National Grid Grain LNG and Sanmar, celebrates latest addition to ten-strong London fleet 

LONDON, 21 March, 2019: In London, leading global towage operator Svitzer and key partners have today officially christened Svitzer Meridian as the latest and tenth vessel in its Port of London fleet.

During a naming ceremony held on the River Thames with guests representing a variety of...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/03/21/svitzer-holds-naming-ceremony-for-newest-london-tug-svitzer-meridian/

Celebrating women in maritime search and rescue

Theresa Crossley, CEO IMRF

Celebrating women in maritime search and rescue

Women are helping to save lives at sea every day all around the world

“There are women in lifeboat crews, women leading national and international search and rescue organisations and women developing innovative technologies to help save lives at sea – on International Women’s Day, just like any other day – women are making a real difference to maritime search and rescue (SAR) all around the world”, says Theresa Crossley,...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/03/07/celebrating-women-in-maritime-search-and-rescue/

The IMRF Awards 2019 – for maritime search and rescue – are now open for nominations

The IMRF Awards 2019 are now open for nominations​

It’s time to thank the exceptional, inspirational people who save lives at sea

The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF)   is calling for outstanding individuals, teams, professionals or volunteers, companies and organisations involved in maritime search and rescues (SAR) – all around the world – to be nominated for an IMRF Award 2019.

“The World Health Organisation estimates that 40 people drown every hour around the world, but...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/03/04/the-imrf-awards-2019-for-maritime-search-and-rescue-are-now-open-for-nominations/

Latest Opportunities from Jobs in Maritime – Nautical Archaeology Society –

Latest Opportunities from Jobs in Maritime – Nautical Archaeology Society – Protecting our maritime past for the future – Feb 2019

Out of these, only 75 are currently protected under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973; protecting a restricted area around the wreck from uncontrolled interference.

Modern development practices, such as dredging or gravel extraction, can be naturally damaging to the seabed, which means that certain zones need to be safeguarded.

Even when protected, these wrecks are...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/20/latest-opportunities-from-jobs-in-maritime-nautical-archaeology-society/

Survitec supplies LFB with new DSB 470 FR rescue boat

The London Fire Brigade with the DSB 470 FR during flood and stability tests

SURVITEC SUPPLIES LONDON FIRE BRIGADE WITH NEW DSB 470 FR RESCUE BOAT

Leading provider to the Emergency Services industry, Survitec, has secured a contract with Babcock International Group (Babcock) to supply the London Fire Brigade (LFB) with its new DSB 470 FR Rescue Boat.

LFB is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world and viewed as the point of reference for fire brigades in the UK....

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/11/survitec-supplies-lfb-with-new-dsb-470-fr-rescue-boat/

LCC: Constructive Total Loss and SCOPIC

James Turner, QC of Quandrat Chambers

Members will be aware of the significant Court of Appeal judgment in “The Renos” last year. The claim dealt with the question of whether SCOPIC costs could count towards a CTL calculation in a Hull and Machinery claim. Because of the way in which SCOPIC operates, it is more likely to apply in the salvage of smaller vessels, so the ruling was of particular interest to our type of membership.

The case has now been listed for appeal at the Supreme Court, with a...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/06/lcc-constructive-total-loss-and-scopic/

The BDI@1,339: another Capes classic spike!

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained 43 points – once again thanks to the Capes!!! Geopolitics dodgy. John Faraclas’ daily briefing:

The Capes’ BCI  stood at 2,080 plus 155  !!!

The Panamaxes’ BPI  cliched just a point and now read 1,473  .-

Same story for the Supras’ BSI now at 951 points. Good to see even one point plus…

The Handies’ BHSI at 625 –  no change

The last published brought some more hope for the Wets: BDTI   (Dities) 1,160    +14 and BCTI Cleans)    876  +15

The WTI fell to...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/12/07/the-bdi1339-another-capes-classic-spike/

The BDI@1,281: think the unthinkable

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 49 points earlier on today “thanks” to the Capes, the culprits of the Dry Market. Geopolitics couldn’t be more perplexed; John Faraclas’ daily recap:

Another triple-digit loss for the Capes with the BCI down at 1,950 points – down 171 point losing also the 2,000 point-threshold!

The Panamaxes’ BPI gained 11 points and now stand at 1,455; not bad…

The Supras’ BSI clinched three points after a continuous fall and now read 945…

One point lost for the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/29/the-bdi1281-think-the-unthinkable/

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