S&Y expands Texas tug services to the Port of Brownsville and Port Isabel

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Houston-headquartered Suderman & Young Towing Company (S&Y) said today that it is extending its tugboat operations to the Port of Brownsville and Port Isabel, Texas, beginning service on April 9, 2026. It said that the expansion reinforces its commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality marine support to customers calling the U.S Gulf Ccoast and further strengthens its ability to support vessel movements across Texas Gulf Coast ports.

The Port of Brownsville is continuing to experience increased activity across multiple cargo sectors, and S&Y says that its team will provide the responsive ship assist and escort services that its customers have come to expect, supported by experienced crews and well-maintained vessels dedicated to safe and efficient operations.

With this expansion, says the company, S&Y aims to enhance service flexibility for operators calling throughout Texas ports, ensuring dependable tug availability and professional marine support for vessels operating in and around the Brownsville Ship Channel and Port Isabel. Its operational approach will remain focused on safety, communication, and close coordination with pilots, agents, and terminal operators to ensure smooth vessel movements and timely service.

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