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Glosten’s new oceangoing tug design

Naval architecture and design firm Glosten has unwrapped a new tug design – the CT-120, a tug specially built for long-distance and emergency deep-sea towing and moderate-duty anchor handling. At 120’× 39’× 23’, with over 6,800 horsepower and 95 short tons of bollard pull, the tug is suited for heavy ocean tows, including large deck cargo barges approaching 20,000 deadweight…

Shippers lash out at new California CARB rules

The shipping industry is speaking out against a new rule from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that would expand exhaust standards and necessitate the installation of diesel particulate filters (DPFs) on many ferries and tugboats in operation in the state with leaders calling the plan dangerous and unfeasible. The CARB regulations, which were adopted last year and are being…

MARAD security programs reach full enrollment

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration’s Maritime Security Program (MSP) and Tanker Security Program (TSP) have reached full enrollment with the addition of three new ships. The two government programs provide the Department of Defense “with access to a fleet of U.S.-flagged sustainment sealift vessels and product tankers during times of armed conflict or national emergency,” the agency said. Under…

St. Louis regional ports back new Port NOLA’s terminal

St. Louis regional ports and the St. Louis Regional Freightway have thrown their support behind the efforts of the Port of New Orleans to strengthen the flow of inland river cargo with the development of a new container terminal project on the Gulf Coast. According to Port NOLA, the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) “will benefit not only residents and businesses…

Jane McAllister now on duty at Norfolk

The tug Jane McAllister is the latest addition to McAllister Towing’s fleet. The new tractor tug was recently delivered from Washburn & Doughty and has taken up station at her homeport of Norfolk, Va. The construction of the tug was overseen by Engineering Manager, Martin Costa. Jane McAllister “will not only meet, but exceed the needs, handling the ever-increasing…

Crowley charters Tier 4 tug for POLA, POLB service

Crowley has entered into its fourth long-term charter for its newest Tier 4 ship assist tug, Artemis, with Brusco Tug & Barge. The powerful, state-of-the-art vessel “reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainability while providing high performance,” according to Crowley. The 77-foot Artemis will deliver 7,000 horsepower with two Caterpillar Marine 3516 Tier 4-compliant engines that meet all U.S. Environmental Protection…

Moran Towing, Master Boats, Robert Allan collaborate on new tugs

New Canaan, Ct.- headquartered Moran Towing Corporation has selected Master Boat Builders to build two next-generation harbor tugs. Developed in cooperation with Vancouver, B.C.-based naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd., the RApport 2800, 80-tons-plus bollard pull, escort tugs, will have a length of 92 ft. and breadth of 40 ft., and will be equipped with a fire-fighting monitor and Tier…

NY Waterway’s new commuter/passenger ferry

Ferry operator NY Waterway has christened Arthur E. Imperatore, a new 109-foot ferry/tour boat providing a maximum 500 passengers and commuters with service in New York Harbor. The new vessel is named in honor of the company’s late founder who founded NY Waterway in 1986 and built the company into the nation’s largest privately-owned commuter ferry service. He passed…

MV Troy Bernier joins Maritime Partners fleet

Marine equipment lessor Maritime Partners LLC has added the inland towboat M/V Troy Bernier to its inventory of more than 1,600 inland waterways pushboats, towboats and barges. The largest lessor of marine equipment in the U.S., the Metairie, La., headquartered firm took possession of the 84-foot vessel, which was built at the C&C Marine & Repair shipyard in Belle Chasse, La., designed by…

Crescent adding Tier 4 tug; cutting diesel emissions on ten tugs

Crescent Towing has begun construction of a new 6,000-hp, Tier 4 z-drive tugboat at Blakeley BoatWorks in Mobile, Al., that will immediately join its Mississippi River ship-assist fleet of tugs, when completed. This new escort towing vessel was designed by Crowley Engineering Services and will be 92 feet long, 38 feet wide and draw 19 feet. The tugboat will…