Why waterways are the most efficient way to move cargo
MARCH 30, 2017 — Not only are barges the most fuel efficient of all major modes of freight transportation, but that efficiency is improving. An update to a long-running study shows that
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Tradewinds Towing repowering two tugs with Mitsubishi
MARCH 23, 2017—Two 1980-built, U.S.-flag tugs recently acquired by New Orleans-based Tradewinds Towing are undergoing repowers and life extensions at A&B Industries’ shipyard in Amelia, LA. The two 78 ft x 26
Schottel to supply Rudderpropellers for Rotortug sextet
MARCH 22, 2017 — Schottel is to deliver 18 SRP 430 FP Rudderpropellers, rated at 1,765 kW each, for the six Robert Allan-designed ART 85-32W Advanced Rotortugs that Damen Song Cam Shipyard
Brazilian yards build Robert Allan Ltd. design river fleet
MARCH 14, 2014 — A fleet of pusher tugs and barges is under construction in Brazilian shipyards for international agribusiness giant Louis Dreyfus Company. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd. of Vancouver, Canada,
Sanmar’s first two “little sisters” find a buyer
MARCH 10, 2017 — Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar’s faith in its latest design cooperation with Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) has been rewarded. It laid the keels of two of its new Sirapinar Class
Damen to build six Rotortugs for Port Hedland operations
MARCH 7, 2017 — Australia’s Pilbara Marine Pty Ltd. , a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd has placed an order with Damen Shipyards for six 32 m ART 85-32W
Vane Brothers takes delivery of 3,000 hp tug Fishing Creek
MARCH 3, 2017 —Baltimore headquartered Vane Brothers, one of the nation’s premier marine transportation providers, has taken delivery of the 3,000 hp tug Fishing Creek. Designed by Frank Basile, P.E., of Entech
Harley Marine takes delivery of Tier 4-compliant tug
FEBRUARY 28, 2017—Harley Marine Services, Seattle, WA, recently took delivery of its first EPA Tier–compliant tug, the 120 ft, 5,300 hp Earl W Redd from Diversified Marine’s shipyard in Portland, OR. The
POSH takes delivery of two Azistern 3270 tugs
FEBRUARY 23, 2017 — Two Azistern 3270 tugs designed by IJmuiden, Netherlands, headquartered Offshore Ship Designers (OSD) have been delivered to PACC Offshore Services Holdings Limited (POSH Singapore). Posh Husky and Posh
ACO Marine units picked for high spec tug series
FEBRUARY 22, 2017 — Prague, Czech Republic, headquartered ACO Marine has delivered three of its smallest Clarimar wastewater treatment units to Ukraine-based Nibulon Shipbuilding and Repair Yard for installation aboard a series