New York equity investment firm Upper Bay Infrastructure Partners announced February 20 that it has acquired Tidewater Transportation & Terminals from its previous owner, another New York-based investment firm, Stonepeak… Read More
Washington
Rose Point Navigation Systems, a provider of navigation solutions for professional mariners and recreational boaters, recently announced that it is set to release its latest software, Rose Point ECS 4. Read More
Jensen Maritime, Seattle, Wash., reports that it has provided the detailed design for new Tier 4 tractor tugs being built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders for Foss Maritime. The 90-short-ton… Read More
DNV GL Helps State Develop Maritime Roadmap The international maritime classification society and technical adviser DNV GL has been partnering with Washington state since late 2017 to develop the “Washington… Read More
Foss Maritime of Seattle, Wash., entered into contract with Nichols Brothers Boat Builders of Freeland, Wash., on November 6 for the construction of four new 90-ton bollard pull tractor tugs… Read More
MobileOps Inc., Woodinville, Wash., has recently signed a term contract with Crounse Corporation, Paducah, Ky. Crounse Corporation provides full-service barge transportation as well as harbor and fleeting services. MobileOps said… Read More
As U.S. coal producers have recovered on the backs of a new coal export boom to Asia, the Corps of Engineers announced it would revive and speed up its permit… Read More
Washington, D.C.— Funding bills tracked by the waterways industry were covered by a verbal victory lap by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as he praised his chamber’s bipartisan approach… Read More
This week, the Old Boat Column presents a picture of two rather obscure riverboats, the City Belle and the Calypso. Until 1961, the image was believed to have been taken… Read More
The issues and concerns of operators of towing companies, rather than marine attorneys or insurance brokers, were highlighted more than usual at the 36th annual River and Marine Industry Seminar,… Read More
