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The Duncan Bruce The Duncan Bruce new at Ward Construction in 1927. (Dan Owen/Boat Photo Museum)

The Duncan Bruce

February 24, 2022

As mentioned previously in these columns dealing with early diesel towboats, the Charles Ward Engineering Works of Charleston, W.Va., was an early proponent of prop-driven vessels. However, in 1927,… Read More

C&C Marine & Repair Delivers Mv. Zephyr To Kirby The 6,600 hp. mv. Zephyr is the third of three towboats that C&C Marine & Repair constructed for Hines Furlong Line, after the mvs. Scarlett Rose Furlong and Bowling Green. The Bowling Green and Zephyr are operating under long-term leases by Kirby Inland Marine. (Photo courtesy of C&C Marine & Repair)

The 6,600 hp. mv. Zephyr is the third of three towboats that C&C Marine & Repair constructed for Hines Furlong Line, after the mvs. Scarlett Rose Furlong and Bowling Green. The Bowling Green and Zephyr are operating under long-term leases by Kirby Inland Marine. (Photo courtesy of C&C Marine & Repair)

C&C Marine & Repair Delivers Mv. Zephyr To Kirby

February 11, 2022

Belle Chasse, La.-based C&C Marine & Repair has delivered the mv. Zephyr, a 6,600 hp. triple screw towboat, to Kirby Inland Marine. The vessel, which Kirby will… Read More

Mv. Green Wave For Plimsoll Marine The 1,600 hp. mv. Green Wave will operate in the Cooper Consolidated fleeting footprint on the Lower Mississippi River.

The 1,600 hp. mv. Green Wave will operate in the Cooper Consolidated fleeting footprint on the Lower Mississippi River.

Mv. Green Wave For Plimsoll Marine

February 4, 2022

Blakeley BoatWorks recently delivered the mv. Green Wave to Plimsoll Marine. The Subchapter M towboat will operate within the Cooper Consolidated fleeting footprint, the largest… Read More

SITCO Towboat To Have Mitsubishi Engines Awaiting installation at Kaskaskia Shipyard, this Mitsubishi S6R2 diesel engine from Laborde is one of two that will power the mv. Robert S. Wilkins. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Transfer Company)

Awaiting installation at Kaskaskia Shipyard, this Mitsubishi S6R2 diesel engine from Laborde is one of two that will power the mv. Robert S. Wilkins. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Transfer Company)

SITCO Towboat To Have Mitsubishi Engines

January 28, 2022

Southern Illinois Transfer Company, Sparta, Ill., has announced that the retractable-pilothouse towboat under construction at its Kaskaskia Shipyard will be powered by two Mitsubishi diesel propulsion engines, supplied… Read More

American Cruise Lines Announces Plan For New 12-Vessel Fleet American Cruises Lines’ ‘Project Blue’ vessels will measure 241 by 56 feet, with accommodations for 109 passengers.

American Cruises Lines’ ‘Project Blue’ vessels will measure 241 by 56 feet, with accommodations for 109 passengers.

American Cruise Lines Announces Plan For New 12-Vessel Fleet

January 24, 2022

American Cruise Lines (ACL), which already operates a fleet of 15 passenger cruise vessels along 35 domestic itineraries in 31 states, has announced plans to build 12 identical ships… Read More

Steiner Shipyard Delivers Mv. Steven Sikes To FMT The 2,000 hp. mv. Steven Sikes is powered by Caterpiller C32 Tier 3 diesels. (Photo courtesy of Steiner Shipyard)

The 2,000 hp. mv. Steven Sikes is powered by Caterpiller C32 Tier 3 diesels. (Photo courtesy of Steiner Shipyard)

Steiner Shipyard Delivers Mv. Steven Sikes To FMT

January 14, 2022

Florida Marine Transporters recently put into service the second of six identical 2,000 hp. towboats from Steiner Shipyard. The Mandeville, La.-based barge line took delivery of… Read More

CDC Updates Guidance On Cruises

January 11, 2022

In the United States, inland and nearshore cruising returned to the inland waterways and coastal waters last spring and summer, with blue water cruises returning to some ports late… Read More

Mike Hooks Takes Delivery Of Idler Barge The idler barge Jeremiah H was built by Southwest Shipyard and SPI/Mobile Pulley Works.

Mike Hooks Takes Delivery Of Idler Barge

January 10, 2022

SPI/Mobile Pulley Works has delivered a new idler barge, named the Jeremiah H, to dredging firm Mike Hooks LLC. The barge, outfitted with a hydraulic driver spud track that… Read More

American Queen Voyages Renames Two Vessels Ocean Navigator

American Queen Voyages Renames Two Vessels

December 29, 2021

American Queen Voyages, a subsidiary of Hornblower Group, announced December 6 that its vessels Victory I and Victory II, acquired in 2018, will be renamed Ocean Voyager and… Read More

LAC Fleet Christens Mv. Samantha Trueheart, Two Others The mv. Samantha Trueheart was designed and built by Diversified Marine. (photo by Tracy Adams)

The mv. Samantha Trueheart was designed and built by Diversified Marine. (photo by Tracy Adams)

LAC Fleet Christens Mv. Samantha Trueheart, Two Others

December 22, 2021

Lydia Ann Channel Fleet, more familiarly known as LAC Fleet, a provider of fleeting and fuel services in Rockport, Texas, and an operator of towing vessels on charter, christened… Read More