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Moran Towing christens new tug at Port of Beaumont

Moran Towing Corporation, New Caanan, Conn., hosted a christening ceremony for its newest tugboat, the Mary Jane Moran, at the Port of Beaumont in Texas on April 5. The event brought together Moran employees, leadership, the local port community, and the namesake’s family for a celebration of maritime tradition and innovation.

The tug is named after Mary Jane Marchisotto, wife of Alan Marchisotto, a longtime Moran employee and a key member of the company’s senior leadership team. The vessel was...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/moran-towing-christens-new-tug-at-port-of-beaumont/

Ship Repair USA: Panel tackles tariffs, metal prices

Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA conference, taking place in New Orleans on June 10-11, is set to bring together key industry professionals to address the unique challenges facing small and medium-sized shipyards. Now in its third year, the event is tailored for the ship repair and maintenance sector, offering access to industry innovations, cost-saving strategies, regulatory guidance, and valuable networking opportunities.

One of the key highlights at Ship Repair USA is the panel titled “Navigating...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/ship-repair-usa-panel-tackles-tariffs-metal-prices/

Gulf LNG Tugs orders four RApport 2800 tugs

Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur LLC has announced the acquisition of four cutting-edge, high-horsepower tugboats designed for the Port Arthur LNG export facility in Texas. These Low Emission (LEV) RApport 2800 tugboats will be built by Master Boat Builders Inc. in Coden, Ala., and Sterling Shipyard LLC in Port Neches, Texas.

A joint venture of Bay-Houston Towing from Houston, Texas; Moran Towing Corporation from New Canaan, Conn.; and Suderman & Young Towing Company, also based in Houston, Gulf LNG...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/gulf-lng-tugs-orders-four-rapport-2800-tugs/

Crowley christens America’s first all-electric harbor tug

In a ceremony held in the Port of San Diego yesterday, Crowley christened the eWolf, America’s first all-electric harbor tug. Operating with zero emissions and other sustainable technology, the tugboat delivers the high-power capability, safety and efficiency that Crowley has made its reputation.

“The eWolf is a historic milestone in the maritime industry and Crowley’s legacy, and underscores our company’s commitment to serve as global sustainability leaders and innovators. The all-electric...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/crowley-christens-americas-first-all-electric-harbor-tug/

Master Boat Builders delivers tug Tortuga to Seaside LNG

Coden, Ala,, based Master Boat Builders has delivered the Tortuga. The second of two ATB tugs built by the yard for Seaside LNG/Polaris New Energy, it will be paired with the 5,000 cubic meter LNG bunkering barge Clean Everglades, delivered last year by Fincantieri Bay shipbuilding.

The Tortuga will operate out of Jacksonville, Fla., alongside its sister vessel, Polaris, which was delivered two Seaside LNG by Master Boat Builders in 2022 and is paired with the Clean Everglade’s sister barge, Clea...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/master-boat-builders-delivers-tug-tortuga-to-seaside-lng/

VESSEL REVIEW | eWolf – First US-built all-electric tug joins Crowley’s ship assist fleet

US shipping company Crowley Maritime Corporation will soon place a new all-electric ship assist tug into service at the Port of San Diego. Named eWolf, the tug was designed by Seattle-based Crowley Engineering Services and built at the Coden, Alabama facilities of Master Boat Builders. Crowley...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/tug-and-salvage-world/harbour-tugs-and-operation/vessel-review-ewolf-first-us-built-all-electric-tug-joins-crowleys-ship-assist-fleet/

New leaders take the helm at SCA

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, has announced its new Board of Directors leadership and the incoming chairs of the SCA Partners Committee.

Brad Moyer, Vice President of BAE Systems Ship Repair, is ascending from his Vice Chairman post to Chairman of the Board, assuming the position from Ben Bordelon, CEO of Bollinger Shipyards.

“The Shipbuilders Council of America is an essential voice and...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/new-leaders-take-the-helm-at-sca/

First fully electric tugboat in U.S. delivered to Crowley

Crowley has accepted delivery of eWolf, the first all-electric, ship assist harbor tugboat in the U.S., a milestone advancing the company’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. The tugboat, which was designed by Crowley’s engineering services team, will operate with zero emissions while providing the complete performance capabilities of a traditional tug. 

The eWolf represents a historic innovation through a collaboration among Crowley, federal, state and local government partners....

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/first-fully-electric-tugboat-in-u-s-delivered-to-crowley/

Tug and Salvage Vessel News Roundup | October 4 – Brazilian towage fleet expansion, future ferry-assist tugs for New Zealand’s South Island and more

Deliveries include new tugs for operators in Greece and Brazil. Orders have meanwhile been placed for escort and ship assist vessels for deployment on the US Gulf Coast and in New Zealand. Turkish yard delivers tug to Greek owner Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine recently handed over a new ASD harbour tug to Greek towage operator […]

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