McAllister among inductees into NY/NJ maritime hall of fame
18 May

McAllister among inductees into NY/NJ maritime hall of fame

Rich MillerTugboats & Towing
(NEW YORK) — Five global shipping and intermodal leaders were inducted Wednesday into the 29th International Maritime Hall of Fame sponsored by the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey. The recipients were recognized for their leadership and commitment to advancing the maritime industry throughout their careers. The event was held at The Lighthouse at Pier…
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AWO elects Vane Brothers’ Iuliucci as new chairman
12 May

AWO elects Vane Brothers’ Iuliucci as new chairman

Rich MillerTugboats & Towing
(ARLINGTON, Va.) — The members of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders this week during the association's Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Rick Iuliucci, vice president, The Vane Brothers Company, was elected chairman; Kelly Teichman, chairman of the board, T&T Marine, was elected vice chairman; and…
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ACBL orders 11,000-hp towboat from C&C Marine
14 Mar

ACBL orders 11,000-hp towboat from C&C Marine

Rich MillerTugboats & Towing,
(JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind.) — American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) has announced a contract with C&C Marine and Repair of Belle Chasse, La., to build an 11,000-horsepower towboat. “We are investing in our future by building on the strength of our industry-leading mainline operations. The addition of this new towboat is an example of our continuous efforts to modernize ACBL’s fleet and…
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Bollinger cuts steel on 10th salvage and rescue tug for Navy
07 Mar

Bollinger cuts steel on 10th salvage and rescue tug for Navy

Rich MillerTugboats & Towing
(PASCAGOULA, Miss.) — Joined by senior U.S. Navy officials at Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, Bollinger Shipyards last week officially commenced construction of the future USNS Muscogee Creek Nation, the 10th Navajo-class towing, salvage and rescue ship (T-ATS) and the fifth T-ATS being constructed by Bollinger since acquiring the program in April 2021. “Bollinger is honored to be entrusted by the Navy…
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AWO honors heroism of tug and towboat crews with new award
01 Mar

AWO honors heroism of tug and towboat crews with new award

Rich MillerTugboats & Towing,
(HOUSTON) — At its Winter Safety Meeting on Wednesday, the American Waterways Operators (AWO) announced the inaugural recipients of the new American Waterways Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award. The award documents and recognizes rescues undertaken by AWO member company employees who demonstrate selflessness, skill and bravery. Qualifying events for the award include, among others: rescuing commercial or…
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AWO applauds passage of Jones Act resolution in Washington state
16 Feb

AWO applauds passage of Jones Act resolution in Washington state

Rich MillerTugboats & Towing,
(ARLINGTON, Va.) — The American Waterways Operators (AWO) commended the Washington state Senate on recent passage of Senate Resolution 8611, recognizing the importance of the Jones Act to the state. The Jones Act – named for its original author, then-U.S. senator for Washington state Wesley Jones – is the federal law requiring that vessels transporting cargo between two U.S. ports…
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Coast Guard extends AWO guidance for emergency towing on Western rivers
07 Feb

Coast Guard extends AWO guidance for emergency towing on Western rivers

Rich MillerTugboats & Towing,
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard has extended the American Waterways Operators (AWO) Emergency Towing Alternative Planning Criterion (APC) through Jan. 31, 2024. The APC allows AWO members operating tank barges and towing vessels over 400 GRT on the rivers of the Eighth and Ninth Coast Guard districts to meet the emergency towing provisions of the Coast Guard’s vessel response…
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