Damen wins order from Hamburg operator for ASD 2411 tug

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Germany’s Neue Schleppdampfschiffsreederei Louis Meyer GmbH & Co. KG for the supply of an ASD Tug 2411, to be named Jan. The vessel was

Chesapeake launches first of four sisters for Vane

Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Md., has launched the tug Salisbury, the first in a series of four sister vessels being built for Vane Brothers. The new tug is a Subchapter M compliant push

W&D two-tug Moran contract includes options for eight more

Washburn & Doughty (W&D)(, East Boothbay, Me., reports that it has executed a new vessel construction contract with Moran Towing Corporation, of New Canaan, Conn., to build two 86’ x 36’ ASD-Type

Nichols Brothers delivers hybrid tractor tug to Baydelta

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) Freeland, Wash., reports that it successfully trialed and delivered Baydelta Maritime’s new 100’ x 40’ Delta class hybrid tractor tug Delta Teresa, April 16, The vessel is

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Kirby first quarter hit by record delay days

America’s largest tank barge operator, Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX), today reported first quarter net earnings of $44.3 million, or $0.74 per share, compared with earnings of $32.5 million, or $0.54 per share,

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Jonathan Zier joins Crowley team providing tug and barge solutions

Aiming to provide a more personalized interface for customers in need of tugs, barges and offshore project services in the Gulf of Mexico and internationally, Crowley Maritime Corp. has appointed Jonathan Zier

Government of Canada awards contract for four large naval tugs

Canada’s Ocean Industries, Inc. has been awarded a C$102 million (about US$76 million) contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada, to build four tugs that will replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s five

Is this how to make almost any tug an icebreaker?

A new Finnish initiative would enable any ice strengthened vessel to be used for icebreaking, using a motorized removable bow powered by Danfoss Editron. The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has launched a

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Three Marine Highway projects get MARAD funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) is awarding $6,790,000 in grants to three Marine Highway projects. The funding will go towards enhancing existing services in Louisiana and Virginia as well

Walter Blessey honored for meritorious public service

Walter Blessey, Jr., Chairman and CEO, of Harahan, La., headquartered Blessey Marine Services, Inc., has been awarded a Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award. He was presented with the award by Rear

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