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21 Sep

Excessive speed led to tug grounding in Texas, NTSB says

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty Newsbrownwater, safety, Tugboats and towing

(WASHINGTON) — Excessive speed during a bow-to-bow harbor-assist maneuver led to the grounding of the tugboat CC Portland in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel last year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Thursday. It is the second marine casualty the NTSB investigated in 2022 caused by excessive speed in azimuthing stern drive, or ASD, tugboats while in the center…

13 Sep

Crowley, SEACOR to integrate tank vessel fleets

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipping, Tugboats and towing

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — Global maritime and logistics leaders Crowley and SEACOR Holdings, through its subsidiary Seabulk Tankers, have announced an agreement to form a joint venture that will integrate their liquid energy and chemical transportation vessels, operations and related services into a new, independent U.S. Jones Act service provider, Fairwater Holdings LLC. Fairwater will leverage and…

06 Sep

MobileOps, TVIB unveil integration to smooth audit compliance

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsbrownwater, Licensing and training, Tugboats and towing

(BELLEVUE, Wash.) — MobileOps, a leading provider of maritime operations software solutions, has unveiled its latest integration with the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB), a Coast Guard-approved third-party organization for Subchapter M compliance. This integration is streamlining compliance management processes and significantly enhancing operational efficiency for maritime businesses. The request to integrate the two systems originated from a customer and…

30 Aug

Greater Houston Port Bureau honors Kirby’s David Grzebinski

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsbrownwater, Ports, Tugboats and towing

(HOUSTON) — The Greater Houston Port Bureau honored David Grzebinski, president and CEO of Kirby Corp., as the 2023 Maritime Leader of the Year at the bureau’s Annual Maritime Dinner on Aug. 26. He was named as the 2023 honoree for his steadfast commitment to improving the Greater Houston port region. The evening of celebration included recognition from industry leaders…

10 Aug

Three rescued as push tug sinks off North Myrtle Beach

Rich MillerCasualty News, UncategorizedTugboats and towing, U.S. Coast Guard

(NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) — U.S. Coast Guard and partner agency crews continue to respond to a 59-foot push tug that sank Tuesday night approximately 3 miles off North Myrtle Beach. Horry County Fire Rescue personnel rescued the three crewmembers aboard the tug, the name of which has not been disclosed. The vessel is currently in 30 feet of water…

04 Aug

Blount to build four tugs for New York canal duty

Rich MillerMaritime Newsshipbuilding, Tugboats and towing

(WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.) — The New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corp. have announced a strategic investment in the future of the New York State Canal System through the procurement of four new maintenance tugboats. The new tugs, to be built by Blount Boats of Warren, R.I., will be operated by Canal Corp. personnel and positioned along…

31 Jul

NTSB cites excessive speed in collision between tug, boxship

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

(WASHINGTON) — Excessive speed during an advanced harbor-assist maneuver led to a tugboat colliding with a containership in the Houston Ship Channel last year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Wednesday. The tugboat George M and containership MSC Aquarius collided on April 14, 2022, while the tugboat was positioning for a ship-assist maneuver and the containership was transiting north…

18 Jul

Partially sunken towboat spills fuel into Tennessee River

Rich MillerCasualty Newsbrownwater, Tugboats and towing

(NEW ORLEANS) — The U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies responded Sunday to a discharge of diesel fuel from a partially sunken towboat near Florence, Ala. Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley received notification at approximately 2 p.m. from RMB Marine Services reporting that the towboat Michael R had partially sunk at its berth in the Port of Florence, adjacent to…

10 Jul

Stasinos Marine signs with software provider MobileOps

Rich MillerIndustry Newstechnology, Tugboats and towing

(BELLEVUE, Wash.) — MobileOps, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for the maritime industry, has announced the signing of Stasinos Marine, including its JV Coast Line Transfer, as its newest customer. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for both organizations, showcasing MobileOps' commitment to delivering state-of-the-art technology and Stasinos Marine's dedication to operational excellence. Stasinos Marine, a maritime…

05 Jul

Towboat crew rescues five after pleasure boat hits barge

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

(HOUSTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard and good Samaritans rescued five adults who were injured in a boat collision near Galveston, Texas, on Tuesday. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston command center watch standers received a call at 9:41 p.m. on VHF-FM Channel 16 from the captain of the towing vessel Richard Tolar that an 18-foot pleasure craft had collided with a…