The new ASD tractor tug will be very similar in appearance (hull/profile) to Bisso’s latest newbuild, Capt Joseph Bisso, but will have slightly less BHP.

New Bisso Towboat tug will enter service early summer

Luling, La., based Bisso Towboat Company Inc. says its newest assist tug, the M/V Mr. Brian, is slated to hit the water in May or June of this year, according to Scott

The U.S.'s first plug-in hybrid electric inland towboat, the M/V Green Diamond. (Credit: Kirby)

TTB 2024: America’s first hybrid electric towboat

While innovations in tugboat design to make them greener and more powerful have made headlines more so than inland towboats, some towboat operators aren’t too far behind. Taylor Dickerson, who is vice

One Big Beautiful Bill

Lawmakers to Biden: Prioritize U.S. maritime

A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Senator Mark Kelly (D.-Ariz) and Rep. Mike Walz (R. Fla), have written President Biden urging him to prioritize U.S. maritime and strengthen U.S. maritime power

The Empire State being delivered back in September 2023. Credit: Philly Shipyard

VIDEO: TOTE Services on NSMV delivery and more

Ben Christian, Vice President Marine Services, TOTE Services sits down with Alex Marcheschi from Marine Log to talk about the Empire State delivery, the VCM Program, their relationship with shipyards, and more!

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

The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Empire State VII docks in Puerto Rico.

NSMV Empire State docks in Puerto Rico for training exercise

The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) training ship, Empire State, recently docked in Puerto Rico for an essential training exercise for cadets. The vessel, which was delivered by Philly Shipyard to SUNY

Island class ferry

Damen to build four new BC Ferries hybrid-electric Island class ferries

Last month, the BC Ferry Commission authorized BC Ferries to procure four new hybrid-electric Island class car/passenger ferries along with associated shoreside electrical upgrades at the terminals they serve. Yesterday, BC Ferries

While naval architects, shipyards and equipment suppliers saw a boom in their immediate future, the renewal of the fishing fleet has barely begun.

Op-Ed: Engineering insights when building a trawler

By Jim Towers, PE Principal in Charge, Elliott Bay Design Group Constructing a new factory trawler fishing vessel in the United States is not an undertaking for the faint of heart. Thinking

SECNAV Carlos Del Toro

SECNAV directs comprehensive Navy shipbuilding review

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro has directed newly-confirmed Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development & Acquisition (ASN RD&A) Nickolas Guertin and Commander Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Vice

The Low Emission classed vessel Grace McAllister joins the McAllister fleet in the Port of New York. The AVA M., GRACE and CAPT. BRIAN A. MCALLISTER. Low emission classed vessels at Port Elizabeth, N.J.

McAllister receives new low emission class tractor tug

On the heels of its 160th anniversary this year, New York headquartered McAllister Towing received the M/V Grace McAllister tugboat from Maine shipyard, Washburn & Doughty. The tug is equipped with 3516E

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