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ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Kotug International has launched two next-generation dual-fuel methanol-powered escort tugs, marking a major step in its global decarbonisation strategy.

1st June 2026

Kotug launches dual-fuel escort tugs

1st June 2026

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

SAAM Towage, the largest towage operator in the Americas, has expanded its fleet with two new tug boats built at Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyard.

1st August 2025

SAAM Towage expands in South America

1st August 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Canadian naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd. and German propulsion leader SCHOTTEL are celebrating a landmark achievement with the 500th tugboat designed by Robert Allan and powered by SCHOTTEL.

14th May 2025

500th tug marks Robert Allan-SCHOTTEL partnership

14th May 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Damen Shipyards Group and Kongsberg Maritime have marked a significant milestone with the delivery of the 1,500th Kongsberg azimuth thruster to Damen, continuing a strong partnership that has spanned over 40 years.

11th December 2024

Damen and KM celebrate milestone thruster delivery

11th December 2024