towing

Western Towboat Gets A N e w Titan

This past June, Western Towboat launched its largest piece of high-performance machinery to date: the 120-ft (36.6 m) Gulf Titan. The vessel, which is 12 ft. (3.7 m) longer than Western's two previous builds, the Western Titan and Pacific Titan,

 

OUTSTANDING OFFSHORE/SHALLOW-DRAFT VESSELS OF 1984

A portfolio of the most important offshore and shallow draft vessels featured during 1984 . . . selected because of unusual and superior characteristics of design, purpose or performance. ASIE DUA Halter Marine The second of Halter Marine's new

Admiral Loy, Grace Allen Receive Silver Bell Honors

McMullen honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Some of the industry's biggest players and supporters were present to honor Admiral James Loy and Grace Allen at the 26th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner on June 17 at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

Crowley takes lead with "Reliance"

The 9,280 horsepower Ocean Reliance is the first of two tugs built by Marinette Marine Corp. for Vessel Management Services, a Crowley Maritime Co. The vessel is intended to operate as a tug/barge unit in conjunction with the 155,000-barrel tank barge 550-3.

Damen Delivers High Level of Tug Tech

Damen is well-renowned for its innovative tug design, construction and outfitting prowess, a reputation upheld on a pair of vessels, the recently delivered Levanto Secondo and the currently under construction Damen Azimuth Stern Drive Tug 2411 yard number 512201.

Sembawang Diversifies Into Salvage And Towing

The Sembawang Group of Singapore has announced its entry into the international salvage and towing business with the launching of a new subsidiary, Sembawang Salvage Co. Pte. Ltd. (SEMCO). The initial investment is reported to be S$35 million (about $15.

Moran Towing Appoints Three New Vice Presidents

Malcolm W. MacLeod, president and CEO of Moran Towing Corporation, recently announced the appointment of three new vice presidents of Moran Towing and Transportation Co., Inc., the New York operating subsidiary of the corporation. The new vice presidents are Bruce D.

Am-Can To Start Tug-Barge Service On Great Lakes In '81

Am-Can Transportation, Inc. recently announced the introduction of a new tug-barge service to Great Lakes shippers. With the tug-barge, Am-Can will provide service to both line haul and to side port shippers, concentrating on fast, reliable service

Coastal Towing Seeks Title XI On Eight Vessels To Cost $11.7 Million Total

Coastal Towing, Inc., Texas, a subsidiary of Coastal Towing, Inc., Houston, has applied to the Maritime Administration for a Title XI guarantee to aid in financing the construction of six tank barges and two towboats. All of the vessels are to

Nicholas Liberatore To Head International Activities For Genstar

Genstar Limited, One Place Ville Marie, Montreal H3B 3R1, Canada, has announced the appointment of Nicholas A. Liberatore as executive vice president to head up all international activities outside of Canada and the United States. Mr. Liberatore

 
 
TL Todd Pacific Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority tonnage towboat towing training transceiver transfer system transport Transport Canada