New AWO video

New AWO video: Safety is everything

The American Waterways Operators has produced a new video highlighting the tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s commitment to safety and its strong record as the safest mode of freight transportation. The two-minute

March 2024

In this issue, we dive back into the rules of alternative fuels, engine developments and low-carbon vessel deliveries over the last year and into the next.

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

February 2024 Marine Log magazine focuses on tugs, towboats and dredging.

February 2024

On the heels of Marine Log’s annual TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) event, this issue focuses on that sector, dredging and marine cranes.

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

Meet Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime 2023

As the maritime industry continues to diversify and bring more women into its ranks, we wrap up 2023 for the fourth year in a row by bringing to you our list of

Uzmar-built tug Svitzer Estelle

Svitzer’s U.K. operation takes delivery of Svitzer Estelle

The Maersk group’s towage operator Svitzer has taken delivery of Svitzer Estelle, the second Robert Allan Ltd. designed RAstar 3200W tug built for Svitzer’s European operations by Turkey’s Uzmar Shipyards. It will

The American Courage, a 617-foot lake freighter that ran aground in the St. Clair River November 7 was successfully refloated.

Tugs free grounded lake freighter

The American Courage, a 617-foot lake freighter that ran aground in the St. Clair River November 7 at 7:21 a.m. local, was successfully refloated around 7 p.m. with the help of towing

The CT-120 is a sizeable oceangoing tug made for long-distance and emergency towing, and moderate-duty anchor handling.

Glosten unveils CT-120 tug design

Glosten, Seattle, Wash., has announced its new tug design, a 120- by 39-foot tug with a molded depth of 23 feet. The CT-120 is a sizeable oceangoing tug made for long-distance and

Methanol hybrid fuel cell tug will use Svitzer’s TRAnsverse tug design as the platform

Svitzer moves ahead on methanol hybrid fuel cell tug

Following up on an initiative with Vancouver, B.C., based naval architect company Robert Allan Ltd. first announced in November 2021, the Maersk group’s towage company, Svitzer, has launched the second phase of

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