Galveston, Houston and Texas City Ports Guide Now Available
The Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (HOGANSAC) has compiled the first-ever Facility Information Guide for the ports of Galveston, Houston and Texas City.
Algae-X Standard Equipment on All New Nordic Tugs
Algae-X International has announced its agreement with Nordic Tugs, to integrate the Algae-X Fuel Decontamination Technology into the fuel systems of the company's diesel-powered vessels. Mr.
Boatracs Appoints New Personnel
Boatracs, a business unit of Advanced Remote Communication Solutions, Inc., has appointed new personnel to better service clients, and expand sales coverage in the Pacific Northwest.
Sea America Dubbed Floating Conference Center
The year 2000 was another busy one for the cruise ship industry. European yards, which are filled to capacity with myriad orders of ship series from major operators…
BV Sets Quality Initiative for Maritime Sites
Bureau Veritas launched a quality assurance initiative to provide a set of standards for maritime Web sites. The internet certifications program, WebValue, is designed…
Edson Launches New Online Pump Accessory Store
In an effort to make the decision making and purchasing process more simple for end users and OEM's, Edson has launched their new online Pump Accessories Store and…
National-Spencer Offers Online Lubrication Information
National-Spencer, Inc. now offers expanded access to its full line of lubrication equipment through a new and improved web site. Their internet address is http://www.zeeline.com.
McAsphalt Industries, Upper Lakes Group Join Forces
McAsphalt Industries Ltd. and Upper Lakes Group Inc. have recently announced a joint venture for the formation of McAsphalt Marine Transportation Limited. The company…
McAllister Towing Orders New Tug Pair from Eastern
McAllister Towing and Transportation Co. has ordered two new 5,000 hp tugs scheduled for delivery this year. The first vessel, which will be named Janet M. McAllister…
Horizon Delivers New Z-Drive Tug to Dixie Towing
Horizon Shipbuilding of Bayou La Batre, Ala., delivered a Cummins-powered Z-drive tug to Dixie Towing of Jacksonville, Fla., on Jan. 12, 2001, 30 days ahead of the contractual delivery date.
Port Everglades Towing Celebrates 43 Years of Service
Port Everglades Towing in January celebrated its 43rd year of service to Port Everglades and Broward County. The company is a division of Hvide Marine, Inc., which…
Timberland to Supply Equipment for Tugs
Two Panama Canal Authority tugs, being built by Saint John Shipbuilding at East Isle Shipyard in Georgetown, Prince Edward Island, will be outfitted with deck machinery…
Alabama Shipyard Signs Tug/Barge Contract
Alabama Shipyard has signed a contract to build an articulated tug and barge (ATB) vessel for Allied Transportation Company of Norfolk, Va. "This is our third major…
Reinauer's Operation Systems Ready for 21st Century
The maritime industry operates according to seafaring laws that are hundreds of years old. Until recently, the backroom operations, too, reflected a less-than-modern view of the world.
Illinois River Gets Towboat and Barge Ferry
In April, the State of Illinois will take delivery of the new river ferry for crossing the Illinois River between Grafton and Brussels Township in Illinois' Calhoun County. A 120- by 35-ft.
Ingram Lines Completes Standardization
Ingram Barge Lines operates one of the largest towboat fleets on the U.S. inland waters, with 70 towboats ranging from 600 to 9,200 hp and over 1,800 barges. The company operates on the Mississippi…
USCG Towboat Licensing Rules Are Still Pending
The saga of the USCG modification of the towing licensing rules continues. On Oct. 27, 2000 the USCG delayed by six months the implementation of the new towboat…
New Alaska Boom Boats Designed for Spill Response
Rozema Boat Works in Mount Vernon, Wash., recently added two new vessels to the harsh environment of Alaska when it sent twin boom boats to Aleyska Pipeline Service Co.
Bioremediation Products Demonstrated to USCG
The U.S. Coast Guard recently received a demonstration of two Spillaway brand bio-remediation products, which contain live bacteria or spores that "eat" oil and fuel.
Biodispersion Is Viable Option for Floating Oil Treatment
It is estimated that as much as 30,000 tons of oil enter the seas every year, with about 62 percent coming from the industrial sector and 22 percent from ships.
