Category: barge
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Allseas takes delivery of new cargo barge for offshore platform transport
Allseas takes delivery of new cargo barge for offshore platform transport Allseas’ new cargo barge Braveheart, built by the CIMC Changhong Shipyard, which held a […] The post Allseas takes delivery of new cargo barge for offshore platform transport appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adrijana Buljan Go to offshore energy biz
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Ken Eriksen to open TTB 2026 with keynote on economic strength and maritime resilience
Ken Eriksen to open TTB 2026 with keynote on economic strength and maritime resilience Marine Log‘s Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2026 will open March 10 in Mobile, Ala., with a keynote address by Ken Eriksen, managing member and strategic advisor for Polaris Analytics and Consulting. The final Early Bird deadline to save $200 on…
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Marine Log returns to Mobile for TTB 2026
Marine Log returns to Mobile for TTB 2026 Marine Log will host its Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2026 conference March 10–11, 2026, at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile, Ala. The event will bring together operators, technology providers and industry stakeholders to examine trends shaping the tug, towboat and barge sector. Branded…
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Somtrans christens LNG bunker barge
Somtrans christens LNG bunker barge Bunker barge United LNG I has been officially christened in the Port of Antwerp. It marks an important moment for shipping company Somtrans, main shipbuilding contractor RensenDriessen and outfitting partners TeamCo Shipyard and Gas & Heat. The vessel will enter service in early 2026, reinforcing the growing role of LNG…
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Indiana River & Rail expands steel barge capacity at Jeffersonville
Indiana River & Rail expands steel barge capacity at Jeffersonville Indiana River & Rail Terminals (IRRT) recently expanded its capacity for handling barge shipments of steel and general cargo shipments at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville by 40%. The Ohio River terminal operator raised its storage capacity to 350,000 square feet by leasing its fourth building within the port. IRRT, a joint venture between…
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St. Johns Ship Building books a three-barge construction contract
St. Johns Ship Building books a three-barge construction contract Palatka, Fla.-based St. Johns Ship Building reports that it has been awarded a new contract by Johnson Bros. Corporation covering the construction of three 140 x 40 x 8 foot steel material deck barges with spud wells. Founded in 1929, Johnson Bros. Corporation is a leader…
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Watco Logistics acquires Colossal Transport Solutions
Watco Logistics acquires Colossal Transport Solutions Transportation service and logistics specialist Watco Logistics, Springdale, Ark., recently announced the acquisition of Colossal Transport Solutions, a provider of complex logistics for over-dimensional and heavy-haul cargo. This strategic transaction enhances Watco Logistics’ multimodal project cargo capabilities and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and turnkey logistics…
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Crowley appoints leaders to advance energy, LNG microgrids
Crowley appoints leaders to advance energy, LNG microgrids Crowley Shipping has announced new leadership appointments aimed at supporting its advanced energy transportation and microgrid development operations in the U.S. and throughout the Americas. Jackie Gonsalez has been named vice president of advanced energy in the company’s Shipping business unit. In this role, Gonsalez will lead…
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Port of Hueneme adds second emissions-capture barge
Port of Hueneme adds second emissions-capture barge The Port of Hueneme, Calif., unveiled its second emissions capture and control barge this week during a press conference held July 16. The barge, designed by STAX Engineering of Long Beach, is one of only eight operating in California and allows the port to provide emissions control at…
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Corps preps for construction of new lock chamber at L&D 25
Corps preps for construction of new lock chamber at L&D 25 The St. Louis Engineer District’s Rivers Project Office will close the Winfield (Mo.) Recreation Area to allow for contractor equipment and material staging associated with two active construction projects at Lock and Dam 25, including construction of a new 1,200-foot lock chamber. The two…
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USCG responds to vessel collision, sunken barge near New Orleans
USCG responds to vessel collision, sunken barge near New Orleans The Coast Guard responded to a vessel collision that resulted in a barge breakaway and one sunken barge on the Lower Mississippi River near New Orleans, La., April 27. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report at approximately 9:20 p.m. Sunday that…
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OpenTug secures $2.2M investment to amp up barge shipping
OpenTug secures $2.2M investment to amp up barge shipping Yesterday, OpenTug, a maritime logistics software platform, announced a $2.2 million strategic investment led by TMV, an early-stage venture firm investing in the world’s leading entrepreneurs reshaping legacy industries through tech-enabled innovation. This latest funding brings OpenTug’s total raised to $5.3 million, building on the $3.1 million…
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TTB 2025 set to take place in just 2 weeks
TTB 2025 set to take place in just 2 weeks Marine Log’s highly anticipated Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2025 conference is just two weeks away, scheduled to begin on March 25 in Mobile, Ala., at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza. The event will focus on “Charting a Course for Operational Excellence,” offering industry professionals…
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TTB 2025: Optimizing engine load and RPM for fuel & CO2 savings
TTB 2025: Optimizing engine load and RPM for fuel & CO2 savings At Marine Log’s Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2025 conference, taking place on March 25-26 in Mobile, Ala., Renu Shete, naval architect at Shell Shipping and Maritime, and Rick Iuliucci, vice president at The Vane Brothers Company, will discuss a groundbreaking collaboration aimed…
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TTB 2025: Navigating changes to the Jones Act
TTB 2025: Navigating changes to the Jones Act Tugboat, towboat, and barge operators should be paying close attention to changes to the Jones Act because it directly impacts their operations, competitiveness, and long-term viability. To dig more into this, Sabrina Brigance and Jack Kiely—both of Toledo, Ohio, headquartered maritime risk firm Hylant—will be discussing how…
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TTB 2025: Barge innovations as key components of U.S. supply chains
TTB 2025: Barge innovations as key components of U.S. supply chains As a new administration takes shape in Washington, D.C., the maritime industry, including the barge sector, could face significant shifts that will shape its future. Marine Log’s TTB 2025, set for March 25-26, 2025, at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza in Mobile, Ala., promises…
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Jennifer Carpenter to keynote TTB 2025 in Mobile
Jennifer Carpenter to keynote TTB 2025 in Mobile The highly anticipated Marine Log TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) 2025 Conference will return to Mobile, Ala., on March 25-26, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the latest developments and challenges in tug, towboat, and barge operations. Kicking off the event with a powerful keynote on March…
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VIDEO: TDOT christens new ferry
VIDEO: TDOT christens new ferry The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently announced that its new ferry boat, the M/V Summitt, is now in service connecting Benton and Houston counties. Aptly named after legendary Lady Vols basketball coach and Tennessean Pat Summitt, it pushes the barge, The Volunteer, across the Tennessee River providing essential ferry…
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Top 5 reasons to attend TTB 2025: Innovation, networking, and strategies for success
Top 5 reasons to attend TTB 2025: Innovation, networking, and strategies for success Marine Log’s TTB 2025, taking place on March 25-26, 2025, at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza in Mobile, Ala., is set to be the premier event for professionals in the tug, towboat, and barge (TTB) industry. This exclusive conference is designed to…