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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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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Marine Highway Program offering $12 million in grants
01 Mar

Marine Highway Program offering $12 million in grants

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) – The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has announced a notice of funding opportunity making $12.42 million available in fiscal year 2023 funds through the United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP), previously named America’s Marine Highway Program. “America’s waterways serve as critical links in our nation’s supply chains,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “These investments in our marine highways will…
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Towboat pilot never reported hitting Louisiana bridge, NTSB says
28 Feb

Towboat pilot never reported hitting Louisiana bridge, NTSB says

Rich MillerCasualty News, ,
(WASHINGTON) — A Louisiana barge tow struck and damaged a bridge in 2021 but the towboat’s pilot never reported the incident to authorities, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Thursday. In the early morning hours of Dec. 23, 2021​, the towboat Miss Mollye D was pushing six hopper barges on the Intracoastal Waterway to New Orleans when the pilot…
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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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Steiner to build Tier 4 retractable towboat for ACBL
13 Feb

Steiner to build Tier 4 retractable towboat for ACBL

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind.) — American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) has announced a contract with Steiner Construction Co. for the design and construction of an innovative, environmentally friendly towboat. “Investing in our future is a key part of ACBL’s strategy. We are proud to introduce the first Tier 4 Mitsubishi engines to the marine industry,” said ACBL CEO Mike Ellis. “The addition…
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WCI presents Leadership Service Award to Sam Graves
10 Feb

WCI presents Leadership Service Award to Sam Graves

Rich MillerIndustry News,
(WASHINGTON) — Chairman Sam Graves has received the Waterways Council Inc.'s (WCI) 20th annual Leadership Service Award for his steadfast, continued leadership on inland waterways and port issues. As a former small businessman and sixth-generation family farmer, Graves – also a U.S. representative in Washington – well understands the importance of the inland waterways system in the transport of America’s…
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MarAd to provide $662 million for port infrastructure
10 Feb

MarAd to provide $662 million for port infrastructure

Rich MillerMaritime News, ,
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has announced a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) making available more than $662 million in federal fiscal year 2023 funding for the agency’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The PIDP investment will modernize the nation’s ports and help strengthen supply chains for generations to come, helping to reduce shipping time, costs and ultimately…
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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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