American Encore riverboat passes sea trials
American Cruise Lines said its new riverboat, American Encore, has completed sea trials and is underway to the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest. The vessel is part of the
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Diversified Marine acquires Anchorage Launch Services
Portland, Oregon, shipbuilder Diversified Marine Inc. has acquired Anchorage Launch Services Company, a Columbia River launch service provider with over 40 years experience in water passenger transportation, cargo delivery, line handling, and
Manson awarded $19.6 million USACE dredging contract
Manson Construction Company, Seattle, Wash., has been awarded a $19,628,500 firm-fixed-price contract for dredging the Humboldt Bay Bar, the mouth of the Columbia River and the Lower Columbia River. Bids were solicited
Coast Guard cites fishing vessel operator for negligence on Columbia River
The Coast Guard issued a Notice of Violation to the owner and master aboard a 48-foot commercial fishing vessel for negligence while operating in conditions of restricted visibility and a failure to
First 100% vaccinated U.S. river cruise departs Spokane
The Hornblower Group’s American Queen Steamboat Company reports that passengers boarded the American Empress in Spokane, Wash., yesterday, and embarked this morning on the first overnight river cruise with 100% COVID-19 vaccinated
First of three towboats for Tidewater Transportation
APRIL 20, 2015—Tidewater Transportation and Terminals, headquartered in Vancouver, WA, recently took delivery of the Crown Point, the first in a series of three 102 ft x 38 ft towboats being built
Vigor Fab to build three tugs for Tidewater Barge Lines
JANUARY 22, 2014 — Tidewater Barge Lines, Vancouver, WA, has awarded Vigor Fab, Portland, OR, a contract to construct three new tugboats. Construction of the first tug starts Friday, Jan. 24, with