A panel at TTB 2024 will discuss the realities of zero-emissions vs. the status quo.

TTB 2024: How realistic are zero-emission targets for tugs and towboats?

As the industry is set to undergo a “green” revolution to meet decarbonization targets, not everyone is convinced that these goals are tangible for everyone. To discuss this in more detail, a

New SCA Leaders

New leaders take the helm at SCA

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, has announced its new Board of Directors leadership and the incoming chairs of the SCA

The eWolf, the first all-electric tug in the U.S., has been delivered to Crowley.

First fully electric tugboat in U.S. delivered to Crowley

Crowley has accepted delivery of eWolf, the first all-electric, ship assist harbor tugboat in the U.S., a milestone advancing the company’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. The tugboat, which was designed by Crowley’s

Rendering of completed Rio Grande LNG terminal

Four tugs ordered for Rio Grande LNG

NextDecade Corporation’s Rio Grande LNG project in Brownsville, Texas, is moving right along. Already the tugs that will serve the export terminal are being lined up. Today, Gulf LNG Tugs of Brownsville,

Waterways Commerce Cutter renderings

Master Boat Builders to build Waterways Commerce Cutter superstructures

Birdon America, Inc. has selected Master Boat Builders, Inc. of Coden, Alabama, to build the superstructure for the Coast Guard’s Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Program. Birdon has a contract worth a potential

Ground breaking for eWolf charging station

Crowley breaks ground for eWolf charging station

Crowley and the Port of San Diego have broken ground for the shoreside charging station that will provide clean energy for eWolf, Crowley’s zero-emissions all-electric tugboat. The eWolf charging station is a

eTug tugboat charging at a port

Tugboat designs and deliveries abound  

Recently delivered to Suderman & Young Towing Company in Houston, Texas, the Eva is the first in a series of three Robert Allan Ltd.-designed Rapport 2600 tugboats the company ordered from Master

TTB 2023: Panelists to discuss the tech shift as we move to lower emissions

On March 7-8 in Mobile, Ala., Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2023 will once again bring together owners, operators, naval architects, shipbuilders and more to discuss advances in technology and design, as

New tug ordered at Master Boat Builders

Master Boat Builders wins its first contract from Moran

Coden, Ala., based Master Boat Builders, Inc. reports that it has executed a contract to build two new tugboats for New Canaan, Conn., headquartered Moran Towing Corporation. The two tugs will be

Master Boat Builders tug

Bay Houston orders fourth new tugboat at Master Boat Builders

Coden, Ala., based Master Boat Builders, Inc. reports that it is to construct a fourth new tugboat for Bay Houston Towing Co. of Houston, Texas. Master Boat Builders is currently building three

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