Crowley Marine Services

Crowley sells 44-year old tug

Shipbroker Marcon International, Coupeville, Wash., reports that Crowley Marine Services Inc. has sold its 7,200 BHP Invader series tug Hunter, to private Washington interests.

Built in 1976, the tug was the 21st Invader class vessel built for Crowley by McDermott Shipyard Inc, Amelia, La.

Marcon says the Hunter is often referred to as the “fastest tug in the Puget Sound” due to its frequent tug race wins over the years at the Seattle Maritime Festival.

The vessel measures 136.2-foot LOA by...

https://www.marinelog.com/coastal/tugs-barges/crowley-sells-44-year-old-tug/

Remote vessel inspections gain momentum

A USCG inspector peers through a refractometer at a sample of ballast water. USCG photo.

As more inspections under the new Subchapter M towing vessel inspection program are performed remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic, those involved say that virtual evaluations are working well so far.

Joining the discussion in a May 12 webinar organized by the American Waterways Operators were Marcia Macone of Crowley Marine Services, Tava Foret of the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau, a professional trade association of marine auditors and surveyors, Paul Hite, Subchapter M operations...

https://www.workboat.com/news/coastal-inland-waterways/remote-vessel-inspections-gain-momentum/

Crowley Marine Services Group realigned with new leadership

To better support the diverse needs of customers in the maritime industry, Crowley Maritime Corp. announced this week that it has realigned its marine services organization and introduced new leadership.

Crowley Marine Services, part of the company’s shipping group, will now be comprised of three distinct, yet interrelated business segments: offshore services, ship assist and tanker escort, and engineering services — those provided by Crowley and subsidiary Jensen Maritime Consultants. Jeff...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/crowley-marine-services-group-realigned-with-new-leadership/