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11 Nov

NTSB: Loss of rudder effectiveness led gas carrier to strike tug

Rich MillerCasualty Newsbrownwater, Tugboats and towing

(WASHINGTON) — A state licensed pilot from the Sabine Pilots took navigational control of the liquefied petroleum gas carrier Gas Ares as it was heading to a loading dock on the Neches River. Due to wind conditions, the pilot planned to have an escort tug for the transit through the Sabine Neches Canal and Neches River. After the pilot arranged…

21 Oct

Barges back up as Mississippi River keeps dropping

Rich MillerMaritime Newsbrownwater, Navigation, Tugboats and towing

(WASHINGTON) — Water levels on the Mississippi River normally decline in the fall and winter, but not by nearly as much as they did in October. Lack of rain in the Ohio River Valley and Upper Mississippi River Valley in recent weeks caused river water to drop to levels not seen in more than a decade along key parts of…

21 Oct

Markey closes investment to expand 100-year-old business

Rich MillerIndustry NewsDeck equipment, Tugboats and towing

(SEATTLE) — Markey Machinery, which for over 100 years has established itself as a global leader in the marine deck equipment and winch industry, has closed a growth investment with Christian Schiller and Brian Bogen. Markey will continue to operate from its current Seattle production facility and office, with all employees remaining on board. Current CEO Blaine Dempke will continue…

05 Oct

Low water in Lower Mississippi causes multiple groundings

Rich MillerCasualty Newsbrownwater, Tugboats and towing, U.S. Coast Guard

(NEW ORLEANS) — The U.S. Coast Guard continues to respond to multiple barge groundings due to low water levels in the Lower Mississippi River. There are reports of barge groundings Tuesday near Stack Island, Miss., with a waterway restriction from mile marker 478 to 492, and Memphis, Tenn., with a waterway closure from mile marker 686 to 676. "Due to…

24 Aug

ABS verifies design of Foss tug with autonomy system

Rich MillerMaritime Newstechnology, Tugboats and towing

(BOSTON) – Sea Machines Robotics’ SM300 autonomy system aboard the Foss Maritime tugboat Rachael Allen has achieved a key milestone. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) verified the design of the Foss harbor tug outfitted with the system. This follows the established process of new technology qualification, document evaluation in accordance with ABS Rules and Guides, and a successful product…

16 Aug

Robert Allan Ltd. awards scholarships to Newfoundland students

Rich MillerLicensing & TrainingTugboats and towing

(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — The trustees of the Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Trust and Robert Allan Ltd. are pleased to announce the award of two scholarships for the 2022/2023 academic year. Awards have been made to the following deserving students, chosen from a large slate of well-qualified candidates: • Paige Bodnar is in her second year of a five-year ocean…

20 Jul

Foss Maritime names Chris Mack Jr. chief operating officer

Rich MillerIndustry NewsTugboats and towing

(SEATTLE) — Chris Mack Jr. has been promoted to chief operating officer of Foss Maritime. As COO, Mack is responsible for all harbor service activities including safety, efficient operations, service delivery, technical management and organizational well-being, including engagement and development. Mack will oversee marine assurance, human relations and labor, fleet engineering and Foss’ regional management teams in Washington, Oregon, California…