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Gulf Island delivers first of 10 tugs to Bay Houston Towing

First of 10 Z-Tech 30-80 terminal/escort tugs that will operate in Houston. Gulf Island Shipyards photo

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. announced that its shipyard division, Gulf Island Shipyards, dhas successfully delivered the 98’6″x42’8″x16’5″ Mark E. Kuebler, a Z-Tech 30-80 terminal/escort tug to Bay Houston Towing Co.

The tug was designed by Robert Allan Ltd., Vancouver, British Colombia, and built at Gulf Island’s Jennings, La., facilities. Main propulsion comes from two Caterpillar 3516E, C rating, Tier 4 diesel engines, each producing 3,386 hp at 1,800 rpm. The Cats are connected to Schottel...

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Caterpillar Marine Expands Offerings for Inland Waterway Customers with Repair Solutions, Support Programs

Caterpillar Marine now offers bundled repair options, maintenance solutions, remanufactured solutions and performance upgrades for inland waterways customers, providing customizable, comprehensive solutions to help keep vessels on the water longer. From foundational to optimal levels, bundled solutions are customizable repair and overhaul solutions available for specific C18-3600 engines. With every Cat Reman product, customers get maximum value with same as new performance at a...

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Blount Boats to build 56′ tug for New York tug

Rendering courtesy of Blount Boats

Warren, R.I.-based Blount Boats has signed a contract with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to build an icebreaking diesel-powered steel double-screw tugboat. The tug will to operate in seasonal ice near the entrance to and within the upper Niagara River.

The vessel will replace existing vessels in the NYPA fleet currently used for the installation, removal, and maintenance of the Lake Erie ice boom and various associated marine construction projects.

The naval architectural and marine...

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