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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New study highlights importance of inland waterways jobs
17 Dec

New study highlights importance of inland waterways jobs

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(WASHINGTON) — The National Waterways Foundation (NWF) has commissioned and released a study conducted by the Center for Ports and Waterways, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, titled "Evaluating Employment by Inland Waterways Operators." Supply chain disruptions since the COVID-19 pandemic intensified focus on transportation workforce availability and employment conditions. This study examines employment characteristics of the inland waterways industry, comparing it…
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Eastern launches first of four escort tugs for Saltchuk
17 Dec

Eastern launches first of four escort tugs for Saltchuk

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(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Eastern Shipbuilding Group has launched the first of the four Saltchuk escort tugs, marking substantial progress on this significant fleet renewal program. “We are proud to advance this important project for Saltchuk Marine and look forward to continued progress as we move toward delivering these high-quality escort tugs,” said Joey D’Isernia, CEO of Eastern Shipbuilding Group.…
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AWO backs bipartisan Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Act
16 Dec

AWO backs bipartisan Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Act

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(ARLINGTON, Va.) — The American Waterways Operators (AWO) recently issued the following statement in support of H.R. 6410, the Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Act, introduced by U.S. Reps. David Rouzer, R-N.C., Laura Gillen, D-N.Y., and Buddy Carter, R-Ga., which requires the U.S. Coast Guard to complete the process of establishing fairways for commercial navigation along the Atlantic Coast. “The American…
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