Damen to supply ASD tug to Ian Taylor Peru
MAY 12, 2016 — Ian Taylor Peru has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards Group for delivery of an ASD Tug 28100 for harbor duties in the Port of Callao. The two
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Eastern launches Suderman & Young escort tug
MAY 11, 2016 — Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, FL, reports that its Nelson Street shipyard recently launched the escort tug Oceanus for Suderman & Young Towing Company. The vessel is
Harley Marine starts construction of two more tractor tugs
MAY 4, 2016 — Harley Marine Services, Seattle, WA, has announced the start of construction of two new “enhanced” RAmparts 2400 Z-drive tractor tugs at the Diversified Marine shipyard in Portland, OR.
High performance tractor tug meets Tier IV requirements
MAY 4, 2016 — A new high performance multipurpose tractor tug for Vessel Chartering LLC designed by Jensen Maritime, Crowley Maritime’s Seattle-based naval architecture and engineering firm, is powered by a pair
AWO elects new leadership team
MAY 3, 2016 — The members of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), the national trade association representing the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, have elected a new slate of leaders. James F.
Higman takes delivery of first QSK38 powered pushboats
MAY 2, 2016 — Higman Barge Lines, Inc., Houston, has recently taken delivery of its first pushboats powered by Cummins Tier 3 compliant QSK38 engines. Built by Hope Services at its Dulac,
Harley Marine orders two ATB tank barges from Gunderson
APRIL 28, 2016—Gunderson Marine, Portland, OR, has secured an order to build two 82,000 bbl, 430 foot-long Articulated oceangoing tank barges for Harley Marine Services, Inc., Seattle, WA. Gunderson last built a
Third EBDG designed ATB barge joins Harley fleet
APRIL 27, 2016 — The Vigor Fab shipyard in Portland, OR, recently delivered the tank barge Fight ALS to Harley Marine Gulf, joining Harley’s offshore fleet working the Gulf and East Coast
AWO members barge in on Congress
APRIL 22, 2016 — Members of the American Waterways Operators, the national trade association representing the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, called on Congress on Wednesday during AWO’s annual Barge-In event. More
JonRie introduces new Container Master winch series
APRIL 20, 2016 – JonRie Intertech, Manahawkin, NJ, has introduced a new Container Master series of winches. Featured on Crescent Towing’s new 92 ft ASD tug Mardi Gras, the winch was designed