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ACBL Rededicates Veteran Towboat

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ACBL Rededicates Veteran Towboat

November 30, 2018

It seemed almost more a family reunion than a traditional towboat dedication when American Commercial Barge Line officially welcomed the revamped towboat Capt. Gregory Smith into its fleet during a… Read More

Synthetic Line Protective System Gets Real-World Test PEA Marine’s system includes protective polymer coverings for bitts and kevels. (Photo courtesy of PEA Marine)

PEA Marine’s system includes protective polymer coverings for bitts and kevels. (Photo courtesy of PEA Marine)

Synthetic Line Protective System Gets Real-World Test

September 18, 2017

A new patented system of protective polymer sleeves for bitts, kevels and other deck gear that enables barges to use synthetic lines instead of wire rope for unit tows is… Read More