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Alaska Marine Lines overhauls retired tugboat

The 120- by 34-foot Polar King, a Robin-class tug built at McDermott Shipyard in 1974, is being overhauled by Alaska Marine Lines. According to Kris Mullan, port engineer for Alaska Marine Lines, who said the project kicked off in April, around eight similar tugs were built at the yard, four of which are owned by Alaska Marine Lines.

The inside of the tug is shown gutted.

“After almost 50 years of operating, it was decided to retire three of the four tugs,” said Mullan. “This Spring,...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/alaska-marine-lines-overhauls-retired-tugboat/

Electrification: Leading the “charge”

By Michael D. White

The clock is ticking down as the maritime industry is racing to implement innovative technologies to meet the net-zero emissions by 2050 set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2023.

To meet the challenge, electrification is being folded into the mix as a doable ‘green’ solution and vessel operators and designers along the West Coast from Alaska to California are leading the effort to develop and implement the latest developments in the field to reduce...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/electrification-leading-the-charge/

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/

McAllister Towing announces departure of Eric McAllister

Eric McAllister. (Credit: LinkedIn)

McAllister Towing today announced that Eric McAllister, officer, director and shareholder of the company, is leaving to pursue various other opportunities.

“I want to thank Eric for all of his contributions to the company during his many years here,” said Buckley McAllister, the McAllister‘s President Brian Buckley McAllister. “Eric has been an integral part of the team here. We wish him the best of luck in his upcoming endeavors.”

Eric said, “I leave...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/mcallister-towing-announces-departure-of-eric-mcallister/

Photos: TTB 2024 in review

Photos of last month’s Marine Log’s TTB conference are now available.

For the fourth year in a row, attendance at TTB 2024 (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) conference exceeded expectations, attracting a growing number of vessel owners and operators, C-level executives, and shipyards. This year, nearly 300 people gathered to listen to insightful presentations and for networking opportunities.

The theme of the event this year was “Meeting New Market Trends & Needs.”

The U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/photos-ttb-2024-in-review/

New AWO video: Safety is everything

The American Waterways Operators has produced a new video highlighting the tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s commitment to safety and its strong record as the safest mode of freight transportation. The two-minute new AWO video, The Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry: Delivering Safety on America’s Waterways, explains that the industry, while moving nearly 700 million tons of cargo each year, prioritizes the safety of mariners, communities, and the environment – all while having the lowest...

https://www.marinelog.com/uncategorized/new-awo-video-safety-is-everything/

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launches eco-friendly salvage tug for Nippon Salvage

Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company, has held a christening and launch ceremony for a salvage tug currently being built for Nippon Salvage.

The post Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launches eco-friendly salvage tug for Nippon Salvage appeared...

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/mitsubishi-shipbuilding-launches-eco-friendly-salvage-tug-for-nippon-salvage/

Meet Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime 2023

As the maritime industry continues to increase diversity and bring more women into its ranks, we wrap up 2023 for the fourth year in a row by bringing to you our list of Top Women in Maritime.  

Our editorial team has carefully selected these 20 Top Women in Maritime of varied backgrounds, ages and locations based on nominations from our readers. We asked them to tell us about the successes they’re most proud of in their maritime career—whether it’s in shoreside management, onboard a vessel, or...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/meet-marine-logs-top-women-in-maritime-2023/

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