The Panama Canal, a monumental engineering feat connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, faces a formidable adversary: drought. As climate change exacerbates water scarcity issues globally, the canal’s reliance on […]
Introduction AI is a type of technology that can learn from data and make predictions. It’s also called machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks. AI has been around for […]
Tugboats have been an integral part of maritime transportation for centuries, and their evolution over time has been significant. These small but powerful boats have been used to maneuver large […]
The ETA Nautical Technical Committee and EMPA have developed a set of recommendations for tugboat captains, pilots, and harbor masters to enhance the energy efficiency of tug and assisted vessels […]
Marine Gas Oil (MGO) is a type of diesel fuel used by ships for propulsion and power generation. MGO prices have been fluctuating in recent months, with the cost of […]
Port of Antwerp-Bruges has partnered with Belgium-based maritime company Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB.TECH) have introduced the world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat named Hydrotug. The duo claims that Hydrotug runs on a […]
President Biden’s administration greenlit a major offshore wind project to supply power to New York, arriving as part of a broader push to build out renewable energy and tackle climate […]
Shipping giant Maersk is taking big strides to decarbonize its fleet with an order for eight new “green” container ships. The only problem? There’s not enough carbon-neutral methanol to power the […]
With the tugboat Bremen Fighter, Boluda Towage was awarded by German Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) for the public contract of rescue services in the Baltic Sea. The contract came into […]
France’s Michelin Group joined a growing number of global brands committing to use a sail-powered carbon-free shipping alternative for its products. Michelin announced that has signed a letter of commitment […]
Forth Ports has acquired Angus tug firm Targe in a multi-million pound deal to create a marine services business “of scale” along the east coast of Scotland. Set up in 1991, Targe […]
Italian energy firm Eni is taking a 20% stake in what is set to be the world’s largest offshore wind farm. The energy firms Equinor and SSE are both selling […]
