Deepened channels, new or expanded LNG and cargo terminals, and the massive ships that call on them may garner many of the national headlines related to the maritime industry, but behind all those vessel movements are the tugboats that help maneuver and escort ships throughout the deepwater ports and waterways of the United States.
Mount Vernon, Wash., boatbuilder Rozema Boat Works has been awarded a contract to build an aluminum pilot transfer vessel for the Tampa Bay Pilots Association.
Crowley, Jacksonville, Fla., has accepted delivery of the 82' tug Venture, which will provide ship-assist and escort services at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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