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Tugs

'Tugnology' conference focuses on tug evolution

David Krapf

Lindsey Foss — Foss Maritime's 8,000-hp, 137’x46’ Lindsey Foss and Garth Foss were the first true purpose-designed tanker escort tugs in the world. Foss Maritime photo

Escort tugs began with OPA ‘90

David Krapf

Island Raider Christening Sept 28 — Constructed on-site at ITB’s Annacis Island facility along the Fraser River in British Columbia, the Island Raider was designed with considerable emphasis on crew comfort and endurance. ITB photo

Island Tug and Barge takes delivery of new ATB tug

Ken Hocke

Island Tug and Barge ATB building at Annacis Island Shipyard — A worker's torch cuts metal in the raised forecastle that will house the pin rooms. Alan Haig Brown photo

Island Tug and Barge building ATB tugs

Ken Hocke

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Inside a sinking tug

Ashley Herriman

New ASD tug for Bisso Towboat

David Krapf

A 'Bayworthy' tug

Guest Author

New tugs for Brusco Tug from Diversified Marine

WorkBoat Staff

A sad tug tale

Guest Author