The equipment was supplied free of charge and is intended to strengthen the port's ability to respond to pollution incidents and protect the marine environment.
A new propulsion concept allows workboats and tugboats to benefit from flexible hybrid propulsion without installing a gearbox or additional electrical components.
Rates for OSVs in the US remain underwater but utilisation levels are starting to rise and a “rational” approach to stacking and drydocking by owners could see pricing power start to return.
