The M/V Capt. Daniel Armstrong, a 2,600-horsepower towboat and the first Tier 4 vessel in the New Orleans-based Blessey Marine Services fleet, has entered service.

Blessey Marine places first Tier 4 towboat into service

The M/V Capt. Daniel Armstrong, a 2,600-horsepower towboat and the first Tier 4 vessel in the New Orleans-based Blessey Marine Services fleet, has entered service. The twin-screw vessel is powered by two

Marquette Transportation Company celebrated the christening of its newest towboat, the M/V John Paul Eckstein.

Marquette Transportation christens the M/V John Paul Eckstein

On January 10, 2026, Marquette Transportation Company celebrated the christening of its newest towboat, the M/V John Paul Eckstein, and honored its namesake, John Paul Eckstein, during a traditional Christening Ceremony in

Cybersecurity threats and growing U.S. Coast Guard scrutiny will take center stage at Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2026

TTB 2026: USCG cybersecurity rules raise stakes for vessel operators

Cybersecurity threats and growing U.S. Coast Guard scrutiny will take center stage at Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2026, where industry leaders will examine how unprepared vessel operators are increasingly exposed to

M/V Al Sloss [Photo: C&C Marine & Repair]

C&C Marine and Repair delivers towboat M/V Al Sloss to Canal Barge

C&C Marine and Repair, Belle Chasse, La., has delivered the M/V Al Sloss to Canal Barge Company, completing the first vessel in a four-boat newbuild series currently under construction for the New

The M/V Tony Lowros.

Parker Towing christens M/V Tony Lowros towboat

Parker Towing Company, Tuscaloosa, Ala., christened the M/V Tony Lowros towboat on November 13, honoring the longtime employee whose five-decade career in transportation has spanned Alaska’s remote airports, Kentucky freight terminals, and

Delgado’s Maritime Training Center has completed a Deckhand Training Center renovation and unveiled new programs.

Delgado Maritime Center unveils upgrades, new programs

Delgado Community College’s Maritime and Industrial Training Center in New Orleans has completed a major renovation of its Deckhand Training Center and announced new programs and facility upgrades that further its mission

Hines Furlong Line takes delivery of M/V Sun Valley towboat

Hines Furlong Line, Paducah, Ky., has expanded its inland river fleet with the recent delivery of the M/V Sun Valley, a 76-foot, 9-inch vessel built with a focus on durability, comfort, and

The newly built M/V Gage Golding, a 94-foot retractable, twin-screw towboat delivering 2,800 horsepower, has been completed by Steiner Shipyard.

The M/V Gage Golding joins Golding Barge Line

The newly built M/V Gage Golding, a 94-foot retractable, twin-screw towboat delivering 2,800 horsepower, has been completed by Steiner Shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Ala., to a Sterling Marine design. The towboat

Floating classroom barge. (Credit: Mississippi River Institute and Living Lands & Waters)

Floating classroom connects students to river careers

With its floating classroom barge and hands-on workshops, the Mississippi River Institute is connecting young adults and school-aged kids to the river’s ecological and economic importance, while opening their eyes to careers

Ingram Marine Group held a special christening ceremony in Paducah, Ky., for the M/V Chuck A.J. Arnold and M/V John D. Roberts—both towboats.

Ingram Marine christens towboats in special ceremony 

On June 26, Nashville headquartered Ingram Marine Group held a christening ceremony in Paducah, Ky., for the M/V Chuck A.J. Arnold and M/V John D. Roberts—both towboats.   The M/V John D. Roberts is a 9,000 horsepower

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