Global towage operator Svitzer has hired the first 100% female crew for one of its tugs in the Dominican Republic. The vessel, the 70-ton bollard pull Svitzer Monte Cristi, provides harbor towage services for ships in the port Santo Domingo. Svitzer says the all-female crew in an industry typically dominated by men is part of a gender inclusion initiative and marks a … [Read more...]
World’s First Remotely-Controlled Commercial Vessel Put to the Test in Copenhagen
Rolls-Royce and global towage operator Svitzer have demonstrated what is believed to be the world's first remotely operated commercial vessel, Svitzer Hermod, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Rolls-Royce said Tuesday. During the demonstration earlier this year, the 28-meter-long tugboat safely conducted a number maneuvers in Copenhagen harbor while controlled by a Captain … [Read more...]
Svitzer Doubles Brazilian-Flag Tug Fleet
Towage company Svitzer has announced plans to more than double its fleet of Brazilian-flagged tugs in 2017, the company said Wednesday. The company also announced it will be starting a new service in Paranagua and has hired a new Managing Direct and Commercial Director for Brazil. Svitzer, which is part of Maersk Group, says this month two new Brazilian-flag tugs are … [Read more...]
Salvage Firm Ardent Reports Solid First Year After Titan-Svitzer Merger
One year after the salvage firms Titan and Svitzer joined forces under the new brand Ardent, the combined company can report that, all things considered, the first year in business went pretty well. “One year ago, we set off with our business plans, and today we are pleased that the merger has progressed in line with these plans” said Ardent CEO Peter Pietka, “although the … [Read more...]
Svitzer Enters Port of Montreal
Svitzer, the towage unit of A.P. Moller-Maersk, will be expanding in Canada as the company announced that it has established a harbor towage service in the Port of Montreal in response to customer demand customer demand The company services will included shipdocking, escort and ice-breaking services. Svitzer says it has mobilized two ice-class tugs to the Port of … [Read more...]