Alaska Marine Lines overhauls retired tugboat
The 120- by 34-foot Polar King, a Robin-class tug built at McDermott Shipyard in 1974, is being overhauled by Alaska Marine Lines. According to Kris Mullan, port engineer for Alaska Marine Lines,
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NTSB: Incorrect lineup led to tugboat strike on Hylebos Bridge fender system
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on an October 2023 incident in which the deteriorated fender system protecting the Hylebos Bridge in Tacoma, Wash., was damaged beyond repair last
McAllister Towing announces departure of Eric McAllister
McAllister Towing today announced that Eric McAllister, officer, director and shareholder of the company, is leaving to pursue various other opportunities. “I want to thank Eric for all of his contributions to
Crowley christens America’s first all-electric harbor tug
In a ceremony held in the Port of San Diego yesterday, Crowley christened the eWolf, America’s first all-electric harbor tug. Operating with zero emissions and other sustainable technology, the tugboat delivers the
VIDEO: With first Baltimore temporary channel open, a second is in the works
As the first vessel successfully transited the Baltimore temporary channel established following the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Unified Command responding to the disaster announced plans to establish a
Cheoy Lee delivers its 50th RAmparts 3200-CL tugboat
Hong Kong headquartered Cheoy Lee Shipyards has marked a significant milestone. The tug Joymoni, recently delivered to Mongla Port Authority in Bangladesh is the 50th RAmparts 3200-CL to be completed by the
NTSB: Speed a factor in a costly collision between a Z-drive tugboat and a VLCC
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on a January 22, 2023 incident in which the azimuthing stern drive, or Z-drive, tugboat Mark E Kuebler, owned by Bay-Houston Towing Co.
12 migrant stowaways interdicted on barge headed into San Juan
U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection have apprehended 12 stowaway migrants in a response that began at 8.43 a.m Saturday, Nov. 25, when watchstanders at Sector San Juan received notification
Suez Canal tugboat sinks in deadly collision with gas tanker
A salvage team yesterday recovered the body of a crew member from a Suez Canal tugboat that sank after a fatal collision with a gas tanker transiting the canal. The incident occurred
“Excessive speed” seen in expensive tugboat collision with containership
Excessive speed during an advanced harbor-assist maneuver led to a tugboat collision with a containership in the Houston Ship Channel last year, the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday. The vessels in