Two U.S.-flag ATBs now using Sea Machines wireless helms

Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics reports that its SM200 wireless helm system has been installed and is finding successful use aboard two sister U.S.-flag articulated tug barge (ATB) tugboats. Sea Machines’ dealer Rio

World’s first LNG hybrid tug showcases Schottel solutions

Being built by Sembcorp Marine for operation in Singapore, the world’s first LNG hybrid harbor tug will feature the Schottel Sydrive-E azimuthal hybrid drive system and twin Schottel Rudderpropellers. As we reported

NTSB reports on City of Boston

NTSB reports on collision with ATB that totaled an OSV

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on the November 14, 2019, incident in which, about about 2.15 p.m. local time, the offshore supply vessel Cheramie Bo Truc No.

Fireboat tackles barge fire

Bouchard Transportation pays $375,000 in restitution to whistleblower

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that Bouchard Transportation Co. Inc. and three former and current management officials have paid $375,000 in restitution to a seaman whose brother was one of two

Battery-electric and LNG fueled tugs to serve LNG Canada’s Kitimat terminal

HaiSea Marine, a partnership formed between Canada’s Haisla Nation and North Vancouver, B.C.-based Seaspan ULC, has won a major contract with LNG Canada to build and operate escort tugs and harbor tugs

TTB 2021

TTB 2021 sees record attendance second year in a row

Setting a new record for the event, almost 500 participants took part in Marine Log’s TTB 2021 — Tugs, Towboats & Barges conference. This was the second virtual presentation of TTB. A

Conrad delivers ABS deck barge to Ashton Marine

Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Shipyard has delivered a 240- by 60- by 14-foot ABS deck barge to Muskegon, Mich., based Ashton Marine LLC. Named the AM 3600, the barge will carry

Centerline Logistics launches “Visionary Fuels” initiative

Seattle, Wash., headquartered Centerline Logistics, a leading national provider of marine petroleum transportation services, has formed an Alternative Fuels Working Group. The group consists of industry partners and internal representatives from within

TTB: Delbert Wilkins tells his own story on why diversity is key to workforce effectiveness

Marine Log’s TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) free virtual event on March 24 will wrap up with a presentation by Delbert Wilkins, vice president – North operations and business development at Canal

New Zealand port to boost bollard pull capability with Damen ATD 2412

The southernmost deep water port in New Zealand, South Port, has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards Group, covering the delivery of a Damen Azimuth Tractor Tug (ATD) 2412. The vessel will

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