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Parker Towing Company Christens Mv. Johnny E. Holt The mv. Johnny E Holt moored at the Port of Decatur, Ala., May 2 prior to its christening ceremony. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

The mv. Johnny E Holt moored at the Port of Decatur, Ala., May 2 prior to its christening ceremony. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Parker Towing Company Christens Mv. Johnny E. Holt

May 10, 2024

Johnny Holt has been part of Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based Parker Towing Company nearly 36 years. Holt’s first day on the job was July 15, 1988, and he started out as a… Read More

First-Of-Its-Kind Battery-Powered Pusher Tug Announced In The Netherlands

April 27, 2024

EST-Floattech, a Dutch maker of energy storage solutions since 2009, announced April 22 that its containerized energy storage system was chosen by KOTUG International B.V., an international towage and maritime… Read More

Campbell Transportation Renames Towboat After CFO’s Wife The 2,600 hp. mv. Christie Lee was built in 2015 by Sneed Shipbuilding. Campbell Transportation acquired it in 2023 as part of its purchase of the assets of NGL Marine.

The 2,600 hp. mv. Christie Lee was built in 2015 by Sneed Shipbuilding. Campbell Transportation acquired it in 2023 as part of its purchase of the assets of NGL Marine.

Campbell Transportation Renames Towboat After CFO’s Wife

April 19, 2024

Houston, Pa.-based Campbell Transportation Company held a renaming ceremony February 27 for the mv. Christie Lee, one of the towboats Campbell added to its fleet through the 2023 acquisition of… Read More

NOLA District Christens New Survey Vessel The mv. Ducarpe sets sail after a christening ceremony held at the Seabrook Harbor & Marine March 7 in New Orleans, La. This hydrographic survey boat is the newest among the fleet of vessels that sails the waters of South Louisiana for the New Orleans Engineer District. (U.S. Army photo by Sye Ellis)

The mv. Ducarpe sets sail after a christening ceremony held at the Seabrook Harbor & Marine March 7 in New Orleans, La. This hydrographic survey boat is the newest among the fleet of vessels that sails the waters of South Louisiana for the New Orleans Engineer District. (U.S. Army photo by Sye Ellis)

NOLA District Christens New Survey Vessel

March 29, 2024

The New Orleans Engineer District held a christening ceremony March 7 for a new survey vessel from Silver Ships Inc. of Theodore, Ala. The near-26-foot by 9.5-foot vessel with an… Read More

TxDOT Adds Hybrid Ferry To Galveston-Port Bolivar Fleet The 293- by 66-foot hybrid-powered ferry Esperanza “Hope” Andrade was designed by The Shearer Group and built by Gulf Island Fabrication. (Photo courtesy of The Shearer Group)

The 293- by 66-foot hybrid-powered ferry Esperanza “Hope” Andrade was designed by The Shearer Group and built by Gulf Island Fabrication. (Photo courtesy of The Shearer Group)

TxDOT Adds Hybrid Ferry To Galveston-Port Bolivar Fleet

March 22, 2024

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) unveiled the newest member of its Galveston-to-Port Bolivar ferry fleet on March 8, a hybrid-powered vehicle and passenger ferry designed by Houston-based The Shearer… Read More

Ingram Christens Trio Of Boats From Main Iron Works Cindy Holman christens the mv. Gary L. Holman, named for her husband, Ingram vice president-barge maintenance. (Photo courtesy of Ingram Marine Group)

Cindy Holman christens the mv. Gary L. Holman, named for her husband, Ingram vice president-barge maintenance. (Photo courtesy of Ingram Marine Group)

Ingram Christens Trio Of Boats From Main Iron Works

March 22, 2024

Members of the Ingram Marine Group family gathered March 7 at the company’s Triangle Fleet in Reserve, La., to celebrate the christening of three new towboats from Houma, La.-based Main… Read More

Gnots Reserve Christens 11th Towboat, The Mv. Lucky 7 Dan Wise’s seven grandchildren aboard the mv. Lucky 7, from left: Taylor Hymel, Katie Hymel, Emily Hymel, Gracie Wise, Maggie Wise, Noah Hymel and Quincy Hymel. (Photo courtesy of Gnots Reserve)

Dan Wise’s seven grandchildren aboard the mv. Lucky 7, from left: Taylor Hymel, Katie Hymel, Emily Hymel, Gracie Wise, Maggie Wise, Noah Hymel and Quincy Hymel. (Photo courtesy of Gnots Reserve)

Gnots Reserve Christens 11th Towboat, The Mv. Lucky 7

March 15, 2024

Dan Wise, president and owner of St. Rose, La.-based Gnots Reserve Inc., is a proud grandfather. Between his children, Danielle Hymel and Dane Wise, who both oversee the company’s day-to-day… Read More

American Queen Voyages Ceases Operations

February 23, 2024

American Queen Voyages ceased all operations February 20, terminating its employees and canceling all future cruises. Hornblower Group, parent company of American Queen Voyages, announced it was filing for Chapter… Read More

Maritime Partners Christens Mv. Jack Nash Jack Nash christens his namesake vessel. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Maritime Partners Christens Mv. Jack Nash

February 23, 2024

Metairie, La.-based Maritime Partners, the nation’s largest provider of maritime assets, vessel leasing solutions and construction financing, closed out its $75 million, 15-vessel series from C&C Marine and Repair in… Read More

Ergon Christens Mv. Miss Audrey Audrey Thornton worked as secretary for Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply for almost 32 years.

Ergon Christens Mv. Miss Audrey

February 21, 2024

Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply Inc. welcomed the mv. Miss Audrey to its fleet of harbor boats at Vicksburg, Miss., recently. Ergon held the christening ceremony January 23 in the… Read More