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The 2025 International WorkBoat Show is scheduled for December 3-5, 2025, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Eastern Shipbuilding launches fourth McAllister Tier 4 tug

Ken Hocke

Vane Brothers West Coast Photo — Vane Brothers has expanded operations to the West Coast. Vane Brothers photo

Vane launches West Coast operations

David Krapf

Gulf Island delivers Z-drive tug to Suderman & Young

WorkBoat Staff

Jensen Foss tug — Construction has commenced on the first of four ASD 90 tractor tugs being built for Foss Maritime at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. Jensen Maritime rendering.

Nichols Brothers lays keel for first of new Foss tugs

Kirk Moore

Tug Samantha S-2 — The 112'x44' tug has a 22' draft and was built for escort, ocean towing and ship assist, and has firefighting capabilities if needed. Crowley Maritime photo

Jensen Maritime provides detailed design for new Shaver tug

Ken Hocke

file-1 (1) — Robbins Maritime Inc., Norfolk, Va., received a Certificate of Inspection (COI) on its 78' tug Delta. Pictured left to right are Dustin Robbins, Gary Joyner, Derek Chapman, Nick Ahles, Jonathan Franchebois, Coast Guard Inspector MSS4 Dennis Croyle, Carl

Robbins Maritime gets first Sub M COI from Hampton Roads sector

Ken Hocke

Foss 100ft tug — Jensen Maritime Consultants completed a design for four new tractor tugs for Foss Maritime. Crowley Maritime rendering

Nichols Brothers building Foss tugs to Jensen design

WorkBoat Staff

DJI_0086-1 — Another new tug for Kirby Offshore Marine from Alabama's Master Boat Builders. Master Boat Builders photo

Master Boat Builders delivers third Kirby 5,000-hp ATB tug

Ken Hocke

John Adams starboard bow with Cooper starboard Laura K port (800x536) — The containership CMA CGM John Adams inbound to Savannah, Ga., with the tugs Cooper Moran (left) and Laura K Moran. Kirk Moore photo

David v. Goliath: Tug operators score win over big ocean carriers

Pamela Glass

A tugboat in the Hudson River off New York City. Kirk Moore photo.

Is your tug captain a supervisor? Not always

Guest Author

AWO has released a document addressing best practices for cyberattacks and accidents. Ken Hocke photo

AWO releases cyber risk management practices for the tug, towboat and barge industry

WorkBoat Staff