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18 Jul

Cooper Marine adds 4,200-hp towboat to fleet

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towingbrownwater

(MOBILE, Ala.) — Cooper Marine has announced the addition of the 4,200-hp towing vessel M/V David J. Cooper Jr. to its fleet. The acquisition of this towboat will expand Cooper Marine’s fleet to 42 towing vessels across America’s inland waterway system. M/V David J. Cooper Jr. will operate as one of the premier towing vessels in its class and is…

01 Jul

Carpenter: U.S. must renew its commitment to maritime

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsbrownwater, Jones Act, Security, Tugboats and towing

By Jennifer Carpenter The United States must renew its commitment to a strong, reliable American maritime capability to confront emerging threats. China’s aggressive shipping expansion poses significant challenges to the United States and our allies. Global tensions have highlighted the vulnerability of maritime supply chains, and our domestic waterways remain a potential pathway for increasingly belligerent adversaries to cause harm.…

13 Jun

New AWO video salutes industry’s rescue heroes

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towingbrownwater, safety

(ARLINGTON, Va.) — The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has produced a new video showcasing the American Waterways Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award. The award, established on March 1, 2023, documents and recognizes rescues undertaken by AWO member company employees that demonstrate selflessness, skill and bravery. The two-minute video highlights the bravery of award recipients as well as…

07 Jun

Laborde Products expands reach with Paducah facility

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsbrownwater, propulsion, Tugboats and towing

(PADUCAH, Ky.) — Laborde Products has announced the opening of its newest operational facility in Paducah, Ky. This strategic move enhances the company's capacity to provide parts and service support for Mitsubishi engines and other power products to the upriver market, while solidifying its commitment to inland river waterways. The new Paducah operational facility marks a significant milestone in Laborde…

23 May

NTSB cites outdraft above dam in Ohio River tow strike

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty Newsbrownwater, NTSB, Tugboats and towing

(WASHINGTON) — A barge tow struck a mooring cell on the Ohio River last year after encountering a strong outdraft current above the McAlpine Dam during high-water conditions, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Thursday. The towing vessel Queen City was transiting the Ohio River with 11 barges in tow when the tow struck the Vane Dike at the…

22 May

Tidewater to add up to four new liquid products barges

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(VANCOUVER, Wash.) — Tidewater, a leading provider of marine transportation and terminal services on the Columbia-Snake River System, has announced a strategic investment in its fleet to enhance service capabilities and support sustainable energy transport across the Pacific Northwest. Recognizing the evolving needs of customers across the region, the Tidewater board of directors approved the design and engineering of a…

22 May

AWO elects Teichman of T&T Marine as chairwoman

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towingbrownwater

(ARLINGTON, Va.) — The members of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association's Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Kelly Teichman, executive chairwoman, T&T Marine, was elected chairwoman; Patrick Sutton, chief operating officer, American Commercial Barge Line, was elected vice chairman; and Brian…

16 May

Barge strike in Galveston causes oil spill, bridge closure

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty Newsbrownwater, Tugboats and towing, U.S. Coast Guard

(HOUSTON) — A barge carrying petroleum products struck a bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday morning, resulting in a spill and causing Pelican Island to be inaccessible to vehicle traffic, Houston Public Media reported. No injuries have been reported as a result of the incident, which was reported to Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watch standers at 9:48 a.m. The impact…

15 May

Laborde repowers pair of Canal Barge Co. towboats

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towingbrownwater, propulsion

(COVINGTON, La.) — Laborde Products recently completed repower projects on M/V Ned Merrick and M/V Integrity, two towboats operated by Canal Barge Co. The Ned Merrick project featured the replacement of the vessel's previous engines with two Tier 3 S16R engines from Mitsubishi, each delivering 1,675 hp at 1,600 rpm. The towboat, a key vessel in the company's fleet, was…

14 May

Christian stepping down as head of Port NOLA

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsbrownwater, Ports, shipping

(NEW ORLEANS) — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced on Tuesday that its president and CEO, Brandy Christian, a leading figure in the transportation industry, will step down in mid-June to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. Christian has served as the president and CEO of Port NOLA since Jan. 1, 2017, and as the CEO of…