New tug to feature unique electric-driven winch

AUGUST 18, 2017— For several decades, Rapp Marine has designed, engineered and delivered towing winches for workboat market. Combining the best ideas from its past work in the other commercial industries and

First Tier 4 tug on East Coast goes to work in New York

AUGUST 10, 2017 — The Capt. Brian A. McAllister, the first EPA Tier 4 tug on the U.S. East Coast is now at work for McAllister Towing. Named after the company’s Chairman,

Malaysian shipyard launches versatile ASD tug

AUGUST 9, 2017 — The azimuthing stern drive (ASD) format has become the norm for a great many tugs working in vessel assist around the world’s ports. Many ASD tugs are dedicated

Video: New tug for NASSCO christened

AUGUST 4, 2017—A christening ceremony was recently held for a new 820 hp, steel-hull tug built by Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW) for General Dynamics NASSCO, San Diego, CA. Designed by naval

Russian gas pipeline prompts growth in Black Sea

AUGUST 4, 2017—Responding to what it sees as “significant growth” in the Black Sea harbor towing and offshore work market, Dutch towing and salvage specialist Multraship is transferring its 63-ton bollard pull

Historic New York tug to get a facelift

AUGUST 2, 2017—The South Street Seaport Museum in downtown Manhattan plays a vital role in showcasing New York City’s maritime heritage. The museum accomplishes this not only through its special exhibitions, educational programs

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding delivers second Kirby ATB

JULY 31, 2017 — Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) of Sturgeon Bay, WI, a subsidiary of Fincantieri Marine Group, has delivered the second of two Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) units to Houston-based Kirby

ABS class for both units of U.S.-built liquefied gas ATB

JULY 28, 2017 — The Harvest, an ATB barge purpose-built to transport liquefied anhydrous ammonia, recently delivered to Savage Companies by Vigor has been classed by ABS, which also classed the connecting

New study details economic impact of U.S. waterways industry

JULY 24, 2017 – The American Waterways Operators has released a new study that documents the contribution that the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry makes to the U.S. economy. The study,

Newest addition to Harley fleet honors cancer research pioneer

JULY 21, 2017 — Seattle, WA, headquartered Harley Marine Services has welcomed its newest vessel, Dr Hank Kaplan, to its Puget Sound fleet. Built by the Diversified Marine shipyard in Portland, OR,

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