# News about the tugworld **URL:** \ **Category:** Tugs & Towing\ **Created:** [September 7, 2020, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631 "2020-09-07T11:50:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2020, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/1 "2020-09-07T11:50:10Z")
How to future proof tugs may net be a hot topic everywhere, but a Webinar organized by Riveira has taken up the subject: > **[How to future-proof tugs: alternative fuels and electric propulsion](https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/future-tugs-will-be-powered-by-alternative-fuelsnbsp-60779)** > > Attendees at Riviera’s ’Alternative fuels for powering a tug’ webinar were divided when asked which alternative energy source they would invest in ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2020, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/2 "2020-09-07T11:54:55Z")
A new magazine for the Tug World has started publishing: > **[TugeZine - all about tugs](https://tugezine.com/)** > > TugeZine is the online magazine for everything there is to know about tugboats. Become a member and read every volume free of charge. All about tugs. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/3 "2020-09-07T12:00:56Z")
India is demanding that ports only use tugs built in India: [https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/aatmanirbhar-shipping-government-asks-major-ports-to-use-only-locally-built-tug-boats/article32523575.ece#:~:text=To%20revive%20the%20Indian%20shipbuilding,the%20’Aatmanirbhar%20Bharat’%20drive](https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/aatmanirbhar-shipping-government-asks-major-ports-to-use-only-locally-built-tug-boats/article32523575.ece#:~:text=To%20revive%20the%20Indian%20shipbuilding,the%20'Aatmanirbhar%20Bharat'%20drive). I don’t think there will be any protest about “non-competitive market” from US authorities on this move. ---
**Author:** ![SeaEagle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/seaeagle/32/17788_2.png) [@SeaEagle](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/SeaEagle)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/4 "2020-09-07T16:29:00Z")
My India visit has been taken off the bucket list for more reasons than this. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/5 "2020-09-07T16:57:55Z")
Covid-19 is a powerful disincentive to travel. PS\> You probably would get a visa anyway. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2020, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/6 "2020-09-21T12:44:00Z")
Bathtub or tug? [https://www.marinetraffic.com/…/imo…/vessel:SVITZER\_LIWA](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marinetraffic.com%2Fen%2Fais%2Fdetails%2Fships%2Fshipid%3A6061281%2Fmmsi%3A461001038%2Fimo%3A9861158%2Fvessel%3ASVITZER_LIWA%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1tMXk0ZWU_qz4mJKJvQH_ie6LiyLivChPlgoQEGaMgQjM1xPXcxJZutNc&h=AT0J9iwfZAL_Z7uTHihpbqw3oRIU-Pi3yGslhtoZEC6z4cMKSeVm9lxmF0EICiato3BktojwHD-pnSK4FBstYtm3Lr-5q6JiGxhMz_tbX2FygzzyiR5B8CjFmKSqtAhpPDvppWpxpbn2Cfo9levV& __tn__ =-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AT036ke3Xi0qrnLyamwklI12p9zisnQ_BJTt8DZNk5lhaSCBsTJ_KzOfl_pfwKW0dErH8GwHSFw-D17b9-b7_DEVr5aIgc3V-N-BJhvX7nByhR2LWf8soymLtxdDWv72HZKQwPvxT2S6BomAdE86vl6TcmhA6cAC) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/a/0/a03dfe75f45a7fa497e7013f1c6a99530742232f.jpeg) But probably VERY efficient and suitable for it’s purpose. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/7 "2020-10-01T20:06:40Z")
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd have announced that the LNG-fuelled tugboat Ishin, which is owned by MOL and operated by MOL Group company Nihon Tug-Boat Co., Ltd, has won a ‘Ship of the Year 2019’ award in the Work Ship/Special Purpose Ship category: [https://www.lngindustry.com/lng-shipping/28092020/mols-lng-fuelled-tugboat-earns-award/#:~:text=TOKYO-Mitsui%20O.S.K.,Ship%2FSpecial%20Purpose%20Ship%20category](https://www.lngindustry.com/lng-shipping/28092020/mols-lng-fuelled-tugboat-earns-award/#:~:text=TOKYO%2DMitsui%20O.S.K.,Ship%2FSpecial%20Purpose%20Ship%20category). Have a closer look at the tug Ishin: > **[Inside Ishin, the LNG-Fueled Tugboat](https://www.marinelink.com/news/inside-ishin-lngfueled-tugboat-474376)** > > In May 2017, MOL decided to build an LNG-fueled tugboat that would be operated by Nihon Tug-Boat Co., Ltd. It was built by Kanagawa Dockyard Co.… ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/8 "2020-10-08T13:19:23Z")
Svitzer is busy increasing their fleet worldwide: > **[Svitzer Orders Tug from Med Marine](https://www.marinelink.com/news/svitzer-orders-tug-med-marine-482223)** > > Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine said it has won repeat business from Maersk's towage arm, securing an order to deliver a new 23-meter… And Turkey is busy building them. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/9 "2020-10-13T21:02:53Z")
Seaspan increase their tug fleet in BC: [https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/seaspan-expands-tug-fleet-through-acquisition-61232#:~:text=A%20second%20sister%20tug%2C%20built,Seaspan%20chief%20executive%20Frank%20Butzelaar](https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/seaspan-expands-tug-fleet-through-acquisition-61232#:~:text=A%20second%20sister%20tug%2C%20built,Seaspan%20chief%20executive%20Frank%20Butzelaar). ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2020, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/10 "2020-11-01T12:41:16Z")
Rob Allan, the CEO of Robert Allan Ltd. has been named a Honorary Member by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME): > **[Rob Allan Awarded Honorary Membership with Society of Naval Architects](https://www.maritime-executive.com/corporate/rob-allan-awarded-honorary-membership-with-society-of-naval-architects)** > > Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce that Robert G. (Rob) Allan has been made an Honorary Member... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/11 "2020-11-03T15:15:01Z")
An era in the tug world has ended: > **[COLUMN | End of an era \[Tug Times\] - Baird Maritime](https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/tug-and-salvage-world/salvage-operations/column-end-of-an-era-tug-times/)** > > Much of the salvage and towage industry is in shock at the moment, having learned that the ABR Company has entered administration and ceased trading. Thus we have lost .. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/12 "2021-01-07T14:11:21Z")
Dutch variety of Push tugs and MultiCat: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/4/b/4bc26f7ece6abe4d743ecad018e73a69ccfecc3b.jpeg) Arrival of the hull of a Damen MultiCat 3013 with YN 571822 at the Damen Yard in Gorinchem the hull which was built in Poland and arrived in tow of the Damen built Stu 2207 EGESUND in Rotterdam and was pushed by the GEERTRUIDA VAN DER WEES to Gorinchem Photo : Arie Boer © ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/13 "2021-01-13T14:32:58Z")
Good news about an old tug: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/a/7/a71ebac6dce824ac8bcea5b37820c1224c29ddc9.jpeg) [B.C.'s last wooden steam-powered tugboat being restored for 100th birthday next year](https://www.timescolonist.com/news/b-c/b-c-s-last-wooden-steam-powered-tugboat-being-restored-for-100th-birthday-next-year-1.24265556#:~:text=VANCOUVER%20%E2%80%94%20She's%20almost%20100%20and,bit%20of%20a%20spruce%20up). ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2021, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/14 "2021-01-16T13:09:00Z")
A very well equipped tug for all purposes: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/f/6/f642b93ed4a52c27785543387f96150e46d26f3b.jpeg) The Neptune Marine Hardinxveld 2020 delivered DP 2 tug TSM OUESSANT equipped with a 4-point mooring system, a spudleg system, a Heila 280 deckcrane and an 120 ton/metre deckcrane and an 100 ton AH winch enroute Brest Photo : Joop van Toorn – Papendrecht © ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2021, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/15 "2021-01-16T13:34:41Z")
> **[Record-breaking year for Sanmar tug production](https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/recond-breaking-year-for-sanmar-tug-production-62719)** > > Turkish shipyard and owner built 30 tugs in 2020 for overseas owners, Turkish operators and its own fleet ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2021, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/16 "2021-01-23T14:30:33Z")
Anybody here who have used this new link?? > **[New connector will transform towing](https://www.rivieramm.com/opinion/new-connector-will-transform-towing-25886)** > > Lankhorst Ropes conducted trials with its new Lankonect synthetic fibre rope connection before introducing it commercially to the towage industry ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/5/b/5b5f96b79b00a727fcf601bc0429574aa7931489.png) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/2/b/2bcb40b8097e577ba932641b60e69a8fce4f90ff.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2021, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/17 "2021-02-05T14:09:03Z")
Ship of the Year 2016 jasnaoe.or.jp/commendation/s… One of the submitted works ・ Tugboat “Ume maru” is cute. Round hull + full swivel propulsion + suction device!: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/9/9/99d01101c5b884e8f2263e80a0225f9daece9cd6.jpeg) > **[COLUMN | In praise of a fixed mindset \[Tug Times\] - Baird Maritime](https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/tug-and-salvage-world/harbour-tugs-and-operation/column-in-praise-of-a-fixed-mindset-tug-times/)** > > A recent short article in Seaways, the journal of the Nautical Institute, sang the praises of having a positive attitude towards change. The author, Tom Feakins MNI, .. ---
**Author:** ![Lemurian2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/lemurian2/32/7940_2.png) [@Lemurian2](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Lemurian2)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2021, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/18 "2021-02-05T14:36:29Z")
I haven’t seen a “Lankonect” on a tugboat, but a similarity configured “soft shackle” is pretty commonly used in combination with a snatch strap for recovering stuck 4x4 vehicles. Other outdoor enthusiasts have been using them in lieu of carabineers for a bunch of different applications. They are a little hard to inspect for wear and present a small radius to what they are attached. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2021, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/19 "2021-02-07T14:19:40Z")
Singapore lead the way with LNG powered tugs: > **[Singapore leads the way with LNG-powered tugs](https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/singapore-leads-the-way-with-lng-powered-tugs-63320)** > > Sembcorp Marine will build 12 tugs for Jurong Marine Services, following pioneering dual-fuel tug owners PSA Marine and Keppel Smit Towage ---
**Author:** ![Chief\_Seadog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/67e7ee/32.png) [@Chief\_Seadog](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Chief_Seadog)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631/20 "2021-02-07T18:32:41Z")
Other than mentioning it takes 3 times longer to bunker these LNG-powered tugs there doesn’t seems to be anything concerning fuel capacity. Just wondering what their time between bunkering is. [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/news-about-the-tugworld/56631.md?page=2)