TTB 2025: That’s Progress – Crowley’s innovative LNG barge

Last summer, Crowley took delivery of the LNG bunker barge Progress from Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. At 12,000 cubic meters capacity and with a length of 430 feet, it is the largest Jones Act compliant LNG bunker barge thus far built.

To go into more detail on the design, construction and operation of the barge, a trio of Crowley representatives who worked directly on managing the project will present at Marine Log’s Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2025 conference on March...

https://www.marinelog.com/events/ttb-2025-thats-progress-crowleys-innovative-lng-barge/

Crowley acquires Main Line, expands Pacific Northwest harbor services 

Crowley announced that it has expanded its harbor services capabilities by acquiring Main Line Inc., a vessel mooring company based in Seattle.

The Jacksonville, Florida-based provider of global land and sea logistics said Main Line will provide Crowley’s customers calling on the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Washington, with vessel mooring and ship assist needs.

Terms were not disclosed.

Main Line employees are transitioning to Crowley as part of the asset purchase agreement.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/crowley-acquires-main-line-expands-pacific-northwest-harbor-services

Crowley acquires mooring services provider Main Line

Crowley reports that it has expanded its harbor services capabilities through the acquisition of Main Line Inc., a vessel mooring company based in Seattle, effective Jan. 1.

Crowley says that the addition of Main Line will provide Crowley customers calling on the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., with a comprehensive solution for their vessel mooring and ship assist needs.

Main Line is a longtime provider of vessel mooring services in the Pacific Northwest for ship operators who value safe and...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/crowley-acquires-mooring-services-provider-main-line/

Two Maine Maritime cadets awarded Crowley scholarships

Maine Maritime Academy cadets Anna LaDue and Odegaard Fields have been awarded Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship. They were selected for the Crowley scholarships based on their performance during the cadet training periods aboard Crowley-operated or -managed ships and their intent to pursue maritime careers.

LaDue, a junior from Canterbury, N.H., is studying marine transportation operations, with a minor in sail training. She has served as the Assistant Officer in Charge for the...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/two-maine-maritime-cadets-awarded-crowley-scholarships-2/

Derecktor Shipyards to build daughter craft for CREST Wind SOV

Derecktor Shipyards reports that it has been selected by Crowley and Esvagt’s CREST Wind joint venture to build a catamaran daughter craft. Designed by Chartwell Marine, it will be carried on the HAV 832 design SOV Operations Vessel (SOV) currently under construction at Fincantieri Bay for CREST and set to work on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project.

The multihull daughter craft is designed to offer superior seakeeping performance and increased stability, providing a comfortable, safe and...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/derecktor-shipyards-to-build-daughter-craft-for-crest-wind-sov/

Carbon Ridge raises $9.5M to accelerate onboard CCS commercialization

Los Angeles-headquartered onboard carbon capture and storage (CCS) start-up Carbon Ridge Inc. reports that it has raised $9.5 million in funding, bringing its total funding to date to $15.5 milliom. The round was led by Crosscut Ventures and Western Technology Investment (WTI), with participation from existing investors the Grantham Foundation, Berge Bulk, Rusheen Capital Management and Plug and Play Ventures. Katapult Ocean, Incite, Spitzer Industries and Canopy Generation Funds also...