NTSB report report implicates bank effect

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 tug at the Port of New York. (Credit: McAllister Towing)

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

all-electric harbor tug christened

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

tugboat transits Baltimore temporary channel

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

RAmparts 3200-CL tugboat

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 report report implicates bank effect

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.

Stowaway migrants were transferred to CBP custody

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

Admiral Rabiee is briefed pn sunken Suez Canal tugboat recovery effort

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

Tugboat collision resulted in major damage to tug involved

“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

OpenTug CEO Jason Aristide

Q&A: OpenTug startup offers solution for inland shippers

Marine Log (ML): Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you got started with this venture? Jason Aristides (JA): I founded OpenTug by channeling a deep passion for the

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