Keep Archipelago Tidy organization celebrates its 50 years of active operations towards cleaner waters in the Finnish archipelago and lakes. Alfons Håkans and FC Inter gave their birthday present in form of a jubilee game at Veritas Stadion in August. Veikkausliiga team FC Inter played their Helsinki rivals HIFK in custom made uniforms as the iconic Håkans logo was replaced by Keep Archipelago T [Read more..]
Corporate citizenship program: Team Åbo Båtvarv and Al Mare Sailing
Monday Classics and challenging royalties Åbo Båtvarf boatyard and its legacy are of high value to Alfons Håkans. The beautiful products of the historical yard are built for sailing and that is exactly what the current collection of classic yachts are there for. They are also made available for young but also more experienced sailing enthusiasts who don’t own their own boats. Team Åbo Båtvarv a [Read more..]
Guidelines for efficient and safe harbour towage operations
Do you know the communication guidelines of European Tugowners Association & European Maritime Pilots’ Association? In their instructional video they show how all the participants in harbour towage operations benefit from clear communication and how this creates an efficient and safe working environment for all participants. Click here to see the video and learn more [Read more..]
Kimmo Lehto appointed ETA’s Chairman
Kimmo Lehto, HSSEQ Manager at Alfons Håkans, has been appointed European Tugowners Association’s Chairman for the next two years term. ETA baton was handed over to Lehto by Leendert Muller (Multraship Towage & Salvage). Lehto’s previous position as Deputy Chairman will be taken by Vicente Boluda Ceballos (Boluda Corporacion Maritima SL). Changes in the chairmanship were approved at the ETA A [Read more..]
PKL Flote is strengthening its fleet with a new ASD tug
PKL Flote, a member of the Alfons Håkans group, is strengthening its fleet with a new ASD tug. The tug, like Alfons Håkans’ two other new-buildings as well, is designed by Robert Allan Ltd. and build at Sanmar shipyard in Turkey. The tug is now launched for final installations and sea trials after which it will be finished at Sanmar and sailed to Latvia. PKL Flote is specialized in harbor and se [Read more..]
