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PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE
 Offshore and Coastal Towing
The towing industry has been playing second fiddle to the ship assist and escort sectors for many years as new propulsion technologies have been introduced to the latter, including azimuthing and cycloidal drives, but extensive offshore petroleum work has changed that picture and a number of new towing tugs and specialized barges are being built. This has seen Crowley Maritime introduce its four Ocean class tugs, two of which recently towed the Shell offshore rig Polar Pioneer to Alaska (see Pacific Maritime Magazine, July 2015), while Foss has been turning out three Arctic class boats at its Rainier, Oregon yard, one already making an Alaska sealift from Asia. Upriver from the Rainier yard, the JT Marine facility at Vancouver…..MORE
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 Foreign Ro/Ro Detained in Tacoma by USCG
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The US Coast Guard said on Sept. 11 that it has detained the motor vessel Pegasus Highway in the Port of Tacoma due to safety deficiencies. The car carrier vessel is being required to remain in port until the deficiencies are rectified. (Read full article)
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Harley Marine Receives 2nd Enhanced Tug
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A second “enhanced” RAmparts 2400 Z-drive tractor tug is now in service with Harley Marine Services in Seattle. The Lela Franco, named in honor of the wife of HMS founder Harley Franco, is a sister ship to the Michelle Sloan delivered earlier this year. (Read full article)
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Oakland Monthly Cargo Up 15 Percent
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By Mark Edward Nero
The Port of Oakland said Sept. 14 that imports jumped 15 percent in August compared to 2014 totals, making it the sixth-consecutive month of gains ahead of the traditional autumn pre-holiday cargo surge. (Read full article)
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POLA Monthly Cargo Volumes Up Nearly 4%
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By Mark Edward Nero
Containerized cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles increased nearly four percent in August 2015 compared to the same period last year, according to newly released data from the port. (Read full article)
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