Crescent adds second 6,000-hp z-drive tug from Blakeley
07 May

Crescent adds second 6,000-hp z-drive tug from Blakeley

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(MOBILE, Ala.) — Crescent Towing has taken delivery of Kentucky, a new 6,000-hp Tier 4 z-drive tugboat constructed at Blakeley BoatWorks in Mobile, Ala. Kentucky began service in early 2026 and will soon be added to Crescent Towing’s ship assist operations on the Lower Mississippi River. This vessel is the second 6,000-hp tugboat built by Blakeley BoatWorks for Crescent Towing.…
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Master Boat launches first tug in new series for Suderman & Young
27 Apr

Master Boat launches first tug in new series for Suderman & Young

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(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders recently launched Saturn, the first vessel in the new H500 series of RApport 3000 escort tugs built for Suderman & Young Towing Co., marking Master Boat’s entry into a new class of high-performance escort tug design. Saturn (H500) marks the first of four vessels in the H500 series, with H501 through H503 currently under…
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In company first, Gunderson launches two barges simultaneously
22 Apr

In company first, Gunderson launches two barges simultaneously

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(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Gunderson Marine & Iron marked a significant milestone Saturday with the simultaneous launch of two newly constructed barges from its side launch ways in Portland: Mt. Rainier, a Tidewater refined products barge, and Cordova Provider II, a deck cargo barge built for Lynden. The dual launch highlighted the capability of Gunderson’s waterfront operations and the coordination required…
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C&C to build four hybrid tugs for new towing venture, LNG support
21 Apr

C&C to build four hybrid tugs for new towing venture, LNG support

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(SEATTLE and LAKE CHARLES, La.) — Saltchuk Marine and Harbor Docking & Towing (HDT) have announced the formation of Green Tug Towing (GTT), a new joint venture company established to provide towage, escort and terminal support services in the United States. GTT has been awarded a 20-year services contract by Woodside Energy to design, build and operate four advanced hybrid…
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Diversified delivers Mitsubishi-powered towboat for Vulcan
13 Apr

Diversified delivers Mitsubishi-powered towboat for Vulcan

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(HOUMA, La.) — Diversified Marine of Bourg, La., recently delivered the towboat Larry Gravely to Vulcan Materials Co. of Birmingham, Ala. The twin-screw newbuild is equipped with a pair of Mitsubishi Tier 3 S6R2 main engines from Laborde Products, each rated at 803 horsepower at 1,400 rpm. The engines were applied to support the vessel’s operating profile and the steady,…
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Master Boat delivers sixth Robert Allan tug to Gulf LNG
02 Apr

Master Boat delivers sixth Robert Allan tug to Gulf LNG

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(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders has delivered the tugboat Jill, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur, Texas, a joint venture composed of Bay-Houston Management, Bay Towing, Moran Towing Corp. and Suderman & Young Towing Company. Together, the Gulf LNG partners have more than 400 years of experience in ship assist…
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FMT delivers pushboat, towboat to Maritime Partners
31 Mar

FMT delivers pushboat, towboat to Maritime Partners

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(HARVEY, La.) — Maritime Partners has placed into service the pushboat Deirdre Ann, a newbuild from FMT Shipyard in Harvey, La. The vessel is powered by two Mitsubishi S6R2 Tier 3 engines, each rated at 803 horsepower at 1,400 rpm, with commissioning support from Laborde Products. The S6R2 platform is designed for consistent power at working speeds, strong low-end torque,…
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AWO, American Chemistry Council renew safety agreement
20 Feb

AWO, American Chemistry Council renew safety agreement

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(WASHINGTON) — The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the American Waterways Operators (AWO) have renewed a memorandum of agreement that reaffirms a shared commitment between the chemical industry and the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry to enhance safety, environmental protection and security through Responsible Care and AWO’s Responsible Carrier Program (RCP). The agreement renews a streamlined approach that enables…
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Hines Furlong takes delivery of three Mitsubishi-powered towboats
05 Feb

Hines Furlong takes delivery of three Mitsubishi-powered towboats

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(PADUCAH, Ky.) — Hines Furlong Line recently brought three new towboats into service in the company’s ongoing 11-boat construction program built around Mitsubishi propulsion supplied by Laborde Products. The series creates a unified fleet with consistent power, predictable maintenance and strong day-to-day performance. Sun Valley, the second vessel completed in the program, was built by Eymard Marine Construction & Repair…
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C&C Marine delivers first of four towboats to Canal Barge Company
13 Jan

C&C Marine delivers first of four towboats to Canal Barge Company

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(BELLE CHASSE, La.) — C&C Marine and Repair has delivered the towboat Al Sloss to Canal Barge Company, completing the first vessel in a four-boat newbuild series currently under construction for the New Orleans-based operator. The 2,600-horsepower, 87-by-34-foot towboat was designed by C&C Marine and Repair’s in-house engineering team and constructed on an accelerated schedule, with delivery completed in approximately…
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