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Blessey Christens Mv. Capt. Chuck Myers

July 17, 2026

Blessey Marine Services Inc. christened the mv. Capt. Chuck Myers July 10 along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, honoring Capt. Charles W. “Chuck” Myers, a mariner with 34… Read More

SCI Introduces New Simulator Models Capt. Stephen Douglas pilots a new model for a simulated towboat through one of the simulators at the Seamen’s Church Institute’s Center for Maritime Education. The first model is expected to be ready for training in 60 to 90 days. (Photo courtesy of Seamen’s Church Institute)

Capt. Stephen Douglas pilots a new model for a simulated towboat through one of the simulators at the Seamen’s Church Institute’s Center for Maritime Education. The first model is expected to be ready for training in 60 to 90 days. (Photo courtesy of Seamen’s Church Institute)

SCI Introduces New Simulator Models

July 17, 2026

New towboat simulator models designed to be more realistic than ever are coming to the Seamen’s Church Institute’s (SCI) Center for Maritime Education (CME). In fall 2025, the… Read More

Blessey Christens The Mv. David F. Stone Laura Todd and Laney Watkins help to break the bottle across the nameboard of the mv. David F. Stone during the vessel’s christening after the presentation of a Bible by Chaplain Nancy Simpson. (Photos by by Ashley Borocco)

Laura Todd and Laney Watkins help to break the bottle across the nameboard of the mv. David F. Stone during the vessel’s christening after the presentation of a Bible by Chaplain Nancy Simpson. (Photos by by Ashley Borocco)

Blessey Christens The Mv. David F. Stone

July 10, 2026

Blessey Marine Services Inc. recently christened the mv. David F. Stone, honoring one of the company’s longest-serving mariners with a vessel named in recognition of his 35 years of… Read More

Coloring Book Illustrates River Life Amber Box turned her family's experience in the towboat industry into a children's coloring book designed to educate and inspire. Blue Collar Kids: Towboats At Work features illustrations of towboat operations, barges and everyday life on the river, helping children connect with the work their parents do and explore future career possibilities. (Images courtesy of Amber Box)

Amber Box turned her family's experience in the towboat industry into a children's coloring book designed to educate and inspire. Blue Collar Kids: Towboats At Work features illustrations of towboat operations, barges and everyday life on the river, helping children connect with the work their parents do and explore future career possibilities. (Images courtesy of Amber Box)

Coloring Book Illustrates River Life

July 10, 2026

Life on the river can be hard for children to picture. Amber Box hopes her first coloring book, “Blue Collar Kids: Towboats At Work,” helps change that. Read More

Moran Towing Completes Bisso Integration

July 10, 2026

Moran Towing Corporation and Bisso Towboat Company announced the completion of their integration July 1. The plan to integrate was originally announced October 2. Effective July 1,… Read More

Terral RiverService Announces Construction Of Two New Vessels

July 2, 2026

Terral RiverService, Inc., headquartered at Lake Providence, La., and with roots stretching back to 1946, has announced the construction of two new towboats. “The new vessels… Read More

Parker Towing Christens Mv. Chipper Rabbit The mv. Chipper Rabbit, completed by Serodino Inc. for Parker Towing, is a twin-screw boat with engines rated at 684 hp. each. It is 60 feet by 24 feet with an 8-foot depth. (Photo by Zac Metcalf)

The mv. Chipper Rabbit, completed by Serodino Inc. for Parker Towing, is a twin-screw boat with engines rated at 684 hp. each. It is 60 feet by 24 feet with an 8-foot depth. (Photo by Zac Metcalf)

Parker Towing Christens Mv. Chipper Rabbit

June 26, 2026

Parker Towing Company recently christened the mv. Chipper Rabbit, the newest vessel in its fleet, during a ceremony attended by employees, family members, vessel crew and industry partners. The… Read More

Southern Devall Adds Two 3,000 Hp. Towboats Southern Devall has added two 3,000 hp. towboats to its fleet. The mv. Marlee Mae Devall is named after the daughter of employee Brandon Devall. (Photos by Michael Huerta/Southern Devall)

Southern Devall has added two 3,000 hp. towboats to its fleet. The mv. Marlee Mae Devall is named after the daughter of employee Brandon Devall. (Photos by Michael Huerta/Southern Devall)

Southern Devall Adds Two 3,000 Hp. Towboats

June 19, 2026

Southern Devall has added two 3,000 hp. towboats, the mv. Wanda B and the mv. Marlee Mae Devall, to its fleet. The additions strengthen the fleet and… Read More

Laborde Powers New Mv. Mr. Bryan

June 19, 2026

Halimar Shipyard of Morgan City, La., recently delivered the mv. Mr. Bryan to Central Boat Rentals Inc. for work on the inland The new mv. Mr. Bryan, built by… Read More

Great Lakes Towing Christens New Harbor Tug Sara Fuentes, president of the Transportation Institute, breaks a bottle of champagne to christen The Great Lakes Towing Company’s newest tug, Puerto Rico. (Photo courtesy of Great Lakes Towing Company)

Sara Fuentes, president of the Transportation Institute, breaks a bottle of champagne to christen The Great Lakes Towing Company’s newest tug, Puerto Rico. (Photo courtesy of Great Lakes Towing Company)

Great Lakes Towing Christens New Harbor Tug

June 19, 2026

The Great Lakes Towing Company celebrated the christening of its newest tugboat, Puerto Rico, May 28 at Collision Bend Brewing Company along the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. Read More

Steiner Shipyard Building Pair Of 4,000 Hp. Towboats For FMT The Jesse D. Pasentine, one of two 4,000 hp. towboats under construction for Florida Marine Transporters LLC, is taking shape at Steiner Shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Ala. The sister vessels are scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026. (Photo courtesy of Steiner Shipyard)

The Jesse D. Pasentine, one of two 4,000 hp. towboats under construction for Florida Marine Transporters LLC, is taking shape at Steiner Shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Ala. The sister vessels are scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026. (Photo courtesy of Steiner Shipyard)

Steiner Shipyard Building Pair Of 4,000 Hp. Towboats For FMT

June 19, 2026

Currently under construction at Steiner Shipyard, located in Bayou la Batre, Ala., are two 4,000 hp. towboats for Florida Marine Transporters LLC, Mandeville, La. Designed by Gilbert and Associates,… Read More

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