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Lankhorst Ropes, PTS Announce Partnership For Inland Ropes The Lankonect, a synthetic-fiber rope connection for the main tow line. (Photo courtesy of Lankhorst Ropes)

The Lankonect, a synthetic-fiber rope connection for the main tow line. (Photo courtesy of Lankhorst Ropes)

Lankhorst Ropes, PTS Announce Partnership For Inland Ropes

November 24, 2018

Precision Tension Solutions (PTS) in Houston, Texas, and high-performance fiber rope manufacturer Lankhorst Ropes, a WireCo WorldGroup company, have announced a strategic partnership, providing a combination of comprehensive support services… Read More

Twin Disc Debuts New Marine Control Drives New MCD series from Twin Disc builds on a 30-year legacy.

Twin Disc Debuts New Marine Control Drives

November 24, 2018

Twin Disc Inc. pioneered the slipping-clutch marine control drive (MCD) more than 30 years ago. The company’s newly released MCD Series—the MCD-2000, MCD-4000 and MCD-5000—build on the company’s legacy of… Read More

Dellner To Launch Braking System At Workboat Show The BUEL STL braking system provides a compact, self-contained solution for stopping, turning and locking propeller shafts on vessels of all sizes. (Photo courtesy of Dellner Brakes)

The BUEL STL braking system provides a compact, self-contained solution for stopping, turning and locking propeller shafts on vessels of all sizes. (Photo courtesy of Dellner Brakes)

Dellner To Launch Braking System At Workboat Show

November 24, 2018

Leading international brake supplier Dellner Brakes announced that it will be launching its brand new range of “plug and play” electrohydraulic braking systems to the U.S. market at this year’s… Read More

Four New U.S. Navy Tugs Propelled By Schottel The Navy has ordered four newly designed yard tugs from Washington-based Dakota Creek Industries. They currently plan to deploy the four new tugs at United States military bases in the U.S. Pacific Northwest region and Yokosuka, Japan. (Photo courtesy of Robert Allan Ltd.)

The Navy has ordered four newly designed yard tugs from Washington-based Dakota Creek Industries. They currently plan to deploy the four new tugs at United States military bases in the U.S. Pacific Northwest region and Yokosuka, Japan. (Photo courtesy of Robert Allan Ltd.)

Four New U.S. Navy Tugs Propelled By Schottel

November 24, 2018

The U.S. Navy has ordered four newly designed yard tugs from Washington-based Dakota Creek Industries. Each of the ASD tugs will be equipped with two rudderpropellers from Schottel Inc. Schottel,… Read More

Port Of Houston Container Volume On Record Pace Through First Nine Months Of Year

November 23, 2018

Container volume at Port Houston (Texas) container terminals remains vigorous as cargo movement continues to lead last year’s pace showing a 10 percent growth through the third quarter. In 2015,… Read More

AccuTRANS Reflects On 20 Years Of Service AccuTRANS employees proudly display their 20th anniversary T-shirts. (Photo courtesy of AccuTRANS)

AccuTRANS Reflects On 20 Years Of Service

November 23, 2018

For 20 years in the industry, AccuTRANS has excelled in what it does best—providing first-class service to its customers. To celebrate, the company held a crawfish boil and other employee… Read More

Parker Gets First Two COIs From left, Vice President of Administrative Services Chris Bushhorn; Lt. Robert Bobuk; Senior Marine Inspector Ron Reeves; and Compliance Coordinator Chris Lanoux.

From left, Vice President of Administrative Services Chris Bushhorn; Lt. Robert Bobuk; Senior Marine Inspector Ron Reeves; and Compliance Coordinator Chris Lanoux.

Parker Gets First Two COIs

November 23, 2018

Parker Towing Company announced that Coast Guard Sector Mobile issued its first Certificates of Inspection for inland towing vessels to the mv. Tim Parker and the mv. Cullen Landolt. These… Read More

VT Halter Marine Launches Mv. Evening Breeze For Bouchard The ATB tug mv. Evening Breeze will be paired with the barge B. No. 252, which is currently under construction at Bollinger Shipyards. (Photo courtesy of Bouchard Transportation)

The ATB tug mv. Evening Breeze will be paired with the barge B. No. 252, which is currently under construction at Bollinger Shipyards. (Photo courtesy of Bouchard Transportation)

VT Halter Marine Launches Mv. Evening Breeze For Bouchard

November 23, 2018

Bouchard Transportation Company Inc. announced that ATB tug mv. Evening Breeze was launched November 7 at VT Halter Marine Inc.’s Pascagoula, Miss., shipyard. The launch of the mv. Evening Breeze… Read More

Capt. Anthony Delivers Steam Generators For TVA Steam generators pass through Tennessee River lock en route to TVA plant.

Capt. Anthony Delivers Steam Generators For TVA

November 23, 2018

The mv. Capt. Anthony pushed a barge carrying four giant steam generators through locks on the Tennessee River to deliver it to a dock in Tennessee, where they arrived October… Read More

Missouri River Releases Remain Above Average

November 23, 2018

Higher-than-average releases from all Missouri River Mainstem System projects, including Gavins Point Dam, will continue through November, the Corps of Engineers reported November 5. “Gavins Point releases will remain near… Read More

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