Canal Barge agrees to buy PBSG towboats

New Orleans headquartered Canal Barge Company reports it has reached agreement with Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel (PBSG) to acquire five of its towboats and to offer employment to its 80 professional

VIDEO: TSB Canada warns on girding risks facing tugs

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada today released its its investigation report (M18P0230) on the August 2018 girding and capsizing of the tug George H Ledcor. The TSB says that its report

Svitzer selects Schottel for tug trio building at ASL

Two tractor tugs and one ASD tug currently under construction at ASL Shipyard, Singapore for Svitzer will be equipped with rudderpropellers from Spay, Germany, based Schottel, the German propulsion expert. All three

Banner year for Port of Beaumont

The Port of Beaumont, Texas, has recorded what Port Director Chris Fisher calls a “banner year.” For the first time in the port’s 103-year history, more than 6.5 million tons of cargo

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Svitzer orders two ice class ASD tugs

Maersk Group towing specialist Svitzer has signed a contract with Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine for two new 30 m ice class tugs. To be built to Robert Allan Ltd TundRA 3000 design,

Amy Larson to step down as National Waterways Conference President

The Board of Directors of the National Waterways Conference, Inc. reports that longtime NWC President Amy Larson will step down at the end of the year. Julie Ufner will take over as

VIDEO: Final barge pulled from under 1-10 bridge

The Coast Guard yesterday opened the Houston Ship Channel at the I-10 San Jacinto River Bridge near Channelview, Texas, but with restrictions, and said that it continues to work with the Texas

Crowley strengthens charter servicing team

Crowley Shipping has added Jorge Caez to its chartering services team. As director of chartering, he brings significant experience to Crowley from the offshore, heavy-barge segment and bunker markets. He previously held

IMS to manage five ARTCO long haul towboats

Hebron, Ky., based vessel management services specialist Inland Marine Service (IMS) has reached an agreement with Chicago, Ill., headquartered American River Transportation Company (ARTCO) under which IMS will be responsible for operating

Moran Iron Works to fabricate new Lowell Showboat

Onaway, Mich., based Moran Iron Works has inked a contract with the City of Lowell, Mich., that will see Moran fabricate the latest iteration of the Lowell Showboat, the city’s centerpiece attraction.

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