Diversified Marine

Arc Boat Company fast tracks its first electric tug boat

Los Angeles based electric boat startup Arc Boat Company says that it is entering the commercial sector by partnering with Portland, Ore., shipyard Diversified Marine Inc. to retrofit a 26 foot tugboat for use in the Port of Los Angeles, which has ambitions to be zero-emission by 2030.

“At Arc, our mission has always been to electrify the marine industry. This is not just an environmental initiative — it’s America’s best shot at reclaiming its leadership in maritime technology,” said Mitch Lee,...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/arc-boat-company-fast-tracks-its-first-electric-tug-boat/

VIDEO: Compact tugs Rascal and Rowdy deliver big bollard pull

Rascal and Rowdy GA drawing

Two very compact, high bollard pull ship handling tugs. Rascal and Rowdy are now in service with Longview, Wash.-headquartered Brusco Tug & Barge.The Robert Allan Ltd design RAscal 2000-D series tugs were constructed at Diversified Marine Inc. of Portland, Oregon. Measuring 65 x 32 feet and with a bollard pull ahead of 85,000 lbs (38.5) tonnes, they are the highest bollard pull tugs of this size designed to date by Robert Allan Ltd.

The compact Rascal and Rowdy are well suited for harbors where...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/video-compact-tugs-rascal-and-rowdy-deliver-big-bollard-pull/

New JV between Tug Construction and BP orders two tugs at Diversified

Vancouver, Wash., based vessel leasing company Tug Construction LLC reports that it is teaming up with BP in a new joint venture to provide Jones Act operators with state-of-the-art, emission-compliant tugboats for bareboat charter.

Foss charters in Tier 4 tug Earl W Redd for offshore wind work

The newly formed JV, Ursa Major Marine Holdings LLC, has acquired a tugboat from Tug Construction and has placed an order for two additional tugs from Portland, Ore. shipbuilder Diversified Marine Inc.

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https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/new-jv-between-tug-construction-and-bp-orders-two-tugs-at-diversified/

Crowley to charter in powerful Tier IV tug

Crowley Maritime’s ship assist and escort services group has agreed to charter its third Tier IV ship assist tug, Athena.

Athena follows sister ships Hercules and Apollo from builder Diversified Marine and owner Brusco Tug & Barge. The 77-foot vessel will feature almost 400 more horsepower than Apollo to deliver a bollard pull up to 96 tons, making it the most powerful tug for its size in the U.S.

Athena meets U.S. EPA Tier IV emissions requirements and will be equipped with remote monitoring for...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/crowley-to-charter-in-powerful-tier-iv-tug/

Diversified Marine to build two more tugs for Brusco

Brusco Tug & Barge, Longview, Wash., has signed an agreement to build a pair of Robert Allan Ltd. designed 78’x40’x14′ tugs at Diversified Marine Inc. The new boats will be the 9th and 10th Robert Allan designed tugs built at Diversified Marine for Brusco Tug & Barge. The three companies have a history dating back to 1999, when Brusco ordered their first Robert Allan RApport series tug, the Wynema Spirit.

Jim Hyslop, manager of project development and principal at Robert Allan has been involved...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/diversified-marine-to-build-two-more-tugs-for-brusco/