Crowley takes delivery of Progress, largest-yet U.S.-flag LNG bunker barge

Crowley has taken delivery of the LNG bunker barge Progress from Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, 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.

The Progress will be operated by Crowley under long term charter to Shell NA LNG LLC and will expand shipowners’ access to LNG at the Port of Savannah, Ga., on final commissioning there this month.

“The Progress LNG bunker barge sets a new standard for...

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Columbia Group and Crowley in strategic cooperation

The Columbia Group and Crowley have signed a strategic cooperation agreement that, they say, broadens both companies’ ship management solutions for customers, drawing on their extensive expertise across the maritime, logistics and energy sectors.

“Driving modern innovation and growth requires partnership, and we are excited about providing even larger value in management, service and supplies for customers by jointly leveraging the long, extensive capabilities and expertise offered by Crowley...

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James C. Fowler to lead Crowley Shipping

Crowley has named James C. Fowler senior vice president and general manager of its Crowley Shipping business unit, which serves diverse U.S. and international maritime and logistics sectors.

Fowler, who serves on the board of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), was most recently managing director of marine and stevedoring operations for Cooper Marine and executive vice president for Blakeley BoatWorks, both headquartered in Mobile, Ala.. Cooper Marine’s operations include 22 towing vessels,...

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