A longtime advocate in preserving the Erie Canal is being honored with a new vessel taking on the historic waterway. A ...
It took some work and cost a pretty penny, but a Chula Vista boatbuilding and repair company recently converted a tugboat from diesel power to all-electric at its shipyard that covers 1 million square ...
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How can a small tugboat move a massive ship weighing hundreds of thousands of tons? In this video, we reveal the surprising power behind tugboats—their specialized engines, propeller systems, and ...
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Northwestern Michigan College's Great Lakes Maritime Academy is receiving a donation that will give students more hands-on opportunities. "More than a ...
Although tugboats are small, they are among the most powerful vessels on the water. Designed for strength over speed, these small powerhouses use reliable diesel engines and powerful propulsion ...
The Sandman, a 60-foot wooden tugboat that for years was moored at Percival Landing where it offered public tours, is headed to the auction block this month, Port of Olympia officials say. The vessel, ...