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H Schramm Towage Expands Tractor Tug Fleet in Germany

H Schramm Towage Expands Tractor Tug Fleet in Germany

Germany-headquartered, family-run owner H Schramm Towage has taken delivery of the newbuild azimuth tractor tugboat Nico from a Turkish shipyard to expand its fleet. Sanmar Shipyards delivered the 25.3-metre tug, built t…

Mon Sep 21 20268 min
German Owner Offen Group Eyes Box Ship Newbuilding Comeback

German Owner Offen Group Eyes Box Ship Newbuilding Comeback

German shipowner Offen Group is plotting a return to the container vessel newbuilding market after more than a decade, with a potential order for a series of mid-size ships. Market sources say the company is in discussio…

Mon Sep 21 20268 min
How Ships Are Recycled Responsibly

How Ships Are Recycled Responsibly

A merchant ship is one of the most completely recyclable objects humans build. Between 90 and 95 percent of a vessel's weight can be recovered, and the overwhelming majority of that is steel, which can be melted and rero…

Sun Sep 20 202610 min
Data Analysis Finds 29% of Vessels Account for 70% of Reported Accidents

Data Analysis Finds 29% of Vessels Account for 70% of Reported Accidents

New research finds that vessel operating patterns can provide early indicators of elevated accident potential, enabling operators to mitigate the risks. Analysis of casualty data by insurance group NorthStandard and tech…

Fri Sep 18 20268 min
Austal USA Dry Docks USS Oakland for Navy Generator Replacement

Austal USA Dry Docks USS Oakland for Navy Generator Replacement

Austal USA has received a 10.8 million dollar contract from the US Navy for emergent maintenance dry docking of USS Oakland. To perform the contract, the company will use its newly certified floating dry dock at its San…

Thu Sep 17 20268 min
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