Tug Boat Links! - Ralph Katz - Ann Arbor, MI

ralphkatz48105 at gmail dot com

NOTE: There was once a Captain Ralph Katz - I am not him.  Sorry.

 

(last update 11/30/2023)

NOTE: I verify these links only infrequently - every 5 years or more.

 

=> this arrow marks new or changed entries 05/09/2023

 

• 
• 2000 - on the tug New Orleans

 

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Miscellaneous Resources:

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS): http://www.eagle.org

Boat Nerd (Great Lakes): http://www.boatnerd.com/

goner - Commercial Marine Expo (Bedford, MA): http://www.comarexpo.com

Dick Dunbar's Tug Boat Gallery: http://www.towboatgallery.com/The_Towboat_Gallery.php

Inland Marine Expo: https://inlandmarineexpo.com/

goner - International Shiphandling Championship: http://www.shiphandlingchampion.com

International WorkBoat Show: http://www.workboatshow.com

John Kohnen's Tug links (wow!): http://www.boat-links.com/linklists/boatlink-43.html#tugs

Lake Carriers Association (Great Lakes): http://www.lcaships.com/

Maritime publishing (Professional Mariner, ocean Navigator, Pacific Maritime, Fishermans News): https://maritimepublishing.com/

Nautical Mind Bookstore: http://www.nauticalmind.com

Pacific Marine Expo: http://www.pacificmarineexpo.com

Professional Mariner Magazine: http://www.professionalmariner.com/

Workboat Magazine & Online Resources: http://www.workboat.com

Seabreeze (books): http://www.seabreezebooks.com

Tug Spotters: http://www.tugspotters.com/

Tugboat Life dot com: https://www.facebook.com/TugboatLifecom-121864096268/

Coast Guard Foundation (charity): http://www.coastguardfoundation.org/

Waterways Journal: http://www.waterwaysjournal.net

 

Art work, models, hobbyists, etc.

Berkeley Engineering (mini-tug plans): http://www.berkeley-engineering.com/ 

Boats Around Detroit: http://continuouswave.com/boats/

Captains Ring (jewelry): http://www.captainsring.com

Compass Enterprises, Inc.: http://www.compasslocker.com/

page not responding - Detroit River Tugboat Race: http://www.tugrace.com/

Great Lakes Maritime Institute: http://www.glmi.org/

goner - Green Toys tugboat: http://www.greentoys.com/green-toys-tugboat.html 

Harbor Models: http://www.harbormodels.com/

Historical Collections of the Great Lakes/BGSU: https://www.bgsu.edu/library/cac/collections/hcgl.html

John R Bentley's 44" aluminum steam tug model: http://www.jrbentley.com/models.html

Marine Historical Society of Detroit: https://www.mhsd.org/

goner - Melvin O Miller (paintings): http://melvinmiller.com/chesapeake.htm

Michigan Scale Model Boat Club: https://www.facebook.com/Michigan-Scale-Model-Boat-Club-164700960247452/

Model Boat Mayhem (RC tug kits): http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/Common/TugKits.htm

goner - Model Slipway (UK): http://www.modelslipway.com

goner - North American Model Tug Soccer Assn (really): http://www.vac-u-boat.com/NAMTSA.htm

Old River Bill's R/C Towboats: http://www.vac-u-boat.com/Old_River_Bills_Site/HomePage.htm

Olympia (WA) Harbor Days: http://harbordays.com/ 

goner - Parry Sound tugfest: http://www.tugfest.net

PNW Towboat models: http://www.pnwtugboats.com/

Raven Arts (custom modelers): http://thatravenmagic.com/banckertfull.html

Red Bubble (tug items): https://www.redbubble.com/shop/?query=tugboat&ref=search_box

Scale Ship Modelers Assn of North America: http://www.ssmana.org/

Shearwater Boats: https://shearwater-boats.com/model-boats/

Ship Simulator (game): http://www.shipsim.com/

Shipwrights of Ohio (model boat club): https://www.shipwrightsofohio.com/index.html

goner - St Louis Admirals R/C Boat Club: http://www.stlouisadmirals.com/

goner - Robert Tandecki (watercolors): http://tandeckistudio.com/

Tow Boat Joe (river tug models): http://towboatjoe.tripod.com/

goner - Tower Hobbies: http://www.towerhobbies.com

goner - Tug Boats Online: http://tugboatsonline.com/

Tugboat Alley: http://www.tugboatalley.com

goner - Tugboat Crossing: http://www.tugboats.com

goner - Tugboat Enthusiasts Society of the Americas: http://www.tugboatenthusiastsociety.org

Tugboat Information: http://www.tugboatinformation.com/

goner - Tugboat Netherlands: http://www.tugboat.nl

Tugboat dot org: http://www.tugboat.org/

Tugfest Georgian Bay; https://www.facebook.com/tugfestgeorgianbay/

goner - Tugs & Tows (Yahoo group): http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tugsandtows/

Vac-U-Boat (models): http://www.vac-u-boat.com/

Waterford (NY) Tugboat Roundup: http://www.tugboatroundup.com/

 

ATB Couplers

goner - Acomarin: http://acm-trading.fi/products/

Articouple & Trifix: http://www.articouple.com/

Bludworth: http://www.vesselrepair.com/

Intercontinental (and winches): https://intercon.com/

JAK: http://www.beaconfinland.com

 

Brokers / Dealers / Listings

Boatquest: https://boatquest.com/boats-for-sale/?brand=null&type=Power&category=Tug&condition=null&state=null

Damco Marine: https://damcomarine.com/equipment-types/tug-boats-for-sale/

Lee Felterman & Assoc: https://leefelterman.com/push-boats-tug-boats-for-sale/

Fort Lauderdale Marine Directory: http://www.fort-lauderdale-marine-directory.com/

goner - Interflot Shipbroking (brokering, chartering, sales): http://interflot.com/

Marcon International: http://www.marcon.com

Maritime Sales: http://www.maritimesales.com/Tugs%20for%20Sale.htm

North Pacific Crane: http://www.northpacificcrane.com

Ratson Shipbuilding: http://www.ratson.com/en/product/index/category/4/parent/5

goner - Rodson Universal: http://www.rodson.com

Spanopoulos Bros (Greece): http://www.spanopoulos-group.com/tugboats/

Yacht World: https://www.yachtworld.com/boats-for-sale/?keyword=tug

 

 

Electronics

American Radio Association (AFLCIO - radio officers): https://americanradioassociation.org/

Beier Radio (dynamic positioning): http://www.beierradio.com

Boatracs/MetOcean Telematics (navigation software): http://www.boatracs.com

David Clark Co. (headsets, intercoms): http://www.davidclark.com

Electronic Charts Co, Inc: http://electroniccharts.com

Em-Track (AIS products): http://www.em-trak.com/

Furuno (radars): https://www.furunousa.com/en

ICOM America (radios): http://www.icomamerica.com

Iridium (satellite comm): http://www.iridiumpilot.com

Japan Radio Co.: https://www.jrc-world.com/en/

Jeppeson Marine: http://www.jeppesen.com

Krill Systems (sensors, monitoring & data logging): http://krillsystems.com/

KVH TracPhone: https://www.kvh.com/

Maretron (monitoring & control): http://www.maretron.com

National Marine Electronics Association: http://www.nmea.org

OCENS Mail: http://www.ocens.com

Point Eight Power (panels): http://www.PointEightPower.com

PortVision: https://www.oceaneering.com/asset-intelligence-and-management/portvision-360-vessel-tracking/

goner - Radio Link Communications: http://www.radio-link.biz/

Rho Theta (radio direction finders): https://rhothetaint.com/

Simrad (autopilots): https://www.simrad-yachting.com/

Standard Horizon (radios): http://www.standardhorizon.com

goner - Transas (radios, ECDIS): http://www.transas.com

goner - Tugboat Complaince Systems (TCS - web software): http://www.tugcomp.com

goner - Whiffletree Corp (safety, radios, navigation): http://www.whiffletreecorp.com

XM satellite weather: https://www.siriusxm.com/

 

 

Finance

IAG Commercial Equipment Finance: http://www.aig.com

 

Miscellaneous equipment

FuelSave (tanks, bladders): https://fuelsafe.com/

AIS Joint Venture (AIS safety equipment): http://www.aisjv.com/

Akzo Nobel (paint): http://www.yachtpaint.com

=> Archway Marine Lighting: https://www.archwaymarinelighting.com/

Bauer Compressors (breathing systems): http://www.bauercomp.com

Beclawat Manufacturing (windows & doors): http://www.beclawat.com

Blue Ocean Tackle (cranes, anchors, chain, fenders, capstains, etc.): http://www.blueoceantackle.com

Boat windows: https://www.boatwindows.com/

goner - Chase Cabinet Makers (maritime furniture): http://www.chasecabinetmakers.com

Citimarine (anchors, pumps, lights, electronics, etc.): https://citimarinestore.com/en/

Click Bond (adhesive bonded fasteners): http://www.clickbond.com

Complete Forklift Parts (Cunningham Marine Hydraulics): https://completeforkliftparts.com/

Desmond (paint removing equipt.): http://www.swirloff.com

E-LED Lighting (lighting systems): http://www.e-ledlighting.com

Fawcett Boat Supplies: http://www.fawcettboat.com

Fireboy-Xintex (fire protection): http://www.fireboy-xintex.com

Teledyne FLIR (thermal imaging): http://www.flir.com

Fujinon (binoculars) http://www.fujinon.com

Garibaldi Glass (window systems): http://www.garibaldiglass.com

Hamilton Marine: http://www.hamiltonmarine.com

Hart Systems (tank measurement): http://www.TheTankTender.com

IMTRA Marine Products (seating, wipers, lights, windlasses, thrusters, anchoring, etc.): https://www.imtra.com/

Kahlenberg (whistles & horns): http://www.kahlenberg.com

Kidde Marine (fire protection): http://www.kiddemarine.com

Kobelt (engine controls): http://www.kobelt.com

Koden (radar): https://www.si-tex.com/koden/

KPM Marine (filters, pumps, seating): https://www.kpm-marine.com/

KRAL pumps: https://go.kral.at/us/screw-pumps/

Lonseal Flooring: https://lonseal.com

goner - Marine Lighting Systems (LED flood lights): http://www.marinelightingsystems.com

Trelleborg / Maritime International (fendering, bollards, buoys, etc.): https://www.trelleborg.com/en/your-industry/marine-equipment-and-construction

McDermott Light & Signal: http://www.mcdermottlight.com

Metro Marine Design Consultants (curtains): http://www.metromarine.com

goner - Negron Marine Consultants (safety equipment): http://www.negronmarine.com/

Ocean Breeze (refrigeration, air conditioning): http://www.oceanbreezeac.com

goner - Pacific Provision & Supply: http://www.pacificprovisionandsupply.com/

Port Supply: http://www.portsupply.com

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings: http://www.ppgpmc.com

PYI (shaft seals, props, radar): http://www.pyiinc.com

QuayQuip (fenders, bollards, port equipment): https://quayquipts.com/

Rosedale Filtration Products (tanks, filters): htt https://quayquipts.com/p://www.rosedaleproducts.com

Rydlyme (descaler): http://www.rydlymemarine.com

Schuyler Rubber Co (fendering): http://www.schuylerco.com

goner - Sea Breathe (underwater breathing equipment): http://www.seabreathe.com

SeaLog credential tracking software: https://sealog.app/

Karl Senner (supplier - gearboxes, shafts, propellers, thursters): http://karlsenner.com/

Shipserv (chandlers): https://www.shipserv.com/

Stearns Flotation (safety equipment and clothing): http://www.stearnsflotation.com

Tuflex (flooring): http://www.tuflex.com/

Viking Marine Products: http://www.VikingFender.com

Western Fire & Safety (extinguishers, breathing): http://www.westernfireandsafety.com

R.M. Young (meteorological instruments): https://www.youngusa.com/

 

Insurance

goner Captain’s Coverage: http://www.captainscoverage.com

Great American Insurance Group: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/

Kildall Agency (license insurance): http://www.kildallagency.com

MOPS (license insurance): http://www.mopsmarinelicenseinsurance.com

Smithwick & Mariners Marine Insurance: http://www.smithwick-ins.com

WQIS: http://www.wqis.com

 

Lines, Winches and Rigging

Atlantic Cordage (ropes, rigging, ladders, slings): http://www.atlantic-group.com

Blue Ocean Tackle (and anchors, fenders, booms): http://www.blueoceantackle.com

Burrard Iron Works LTD (winches): http://www.burrardironworks.com

E & K Equipment (winches, hoists, capstans, etc.) http://www.eandkequipment.com

Fjord, Inc: (Chafe pro line protectors): https://chafepro.com/

Holland Moving & Rigging Supplies (dollies): http://movingriggingsupplies.com

JonRie InterTech LLC (deck equipment, winches): http://marinewinch.com

Markey Machinery Co (winches): https://markeymachine.com/

Nabrico (winches, cleats, hatches, etc.): http://www.nabrico-marine.com

Peltz Marine (ship chandlers):  https://www.peltzmarine.com/

Rapp Hydema (winches): https://www.hydema.no/

Skookum (blocks & rigging): https://skookumtough.com/

Samson (rope): http://www.samsonrope.com

Shipco Winches: https://www.shipco.com/

Smith Berger (tow pins, stern rollers, fairleads, etc.): http://www.smithberger.com

Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy (capstans): http://www.lidgerwood.com/

Timberland Equipment (winches): https://timberlandequipment.com/

Washington Chain and Supply: http://www.wachain.com

Western Machine Works (hydraulic tow pins): http://www.alliedship.com

 

Maritime Attorneys

Arnold & Itkin LLP: http://www.arnolditkin.com

Broad & Gallagher, LLC: http://www.gulfcoastmaritimeinjurylawyer.com

Larry Curtis: https://www.facebook.com/LarryCurtisAttorney/

Dodson & Hooks, APLC: https://www.dodsonhooks.com/

Doyle Dennis Trial Lawyers: https://offshoreinjurytrialattorney.com/longshoreman-rights/

Friedman, James & Buchsbaum, LLP: http://friedmanjames.com

Hofmann & Associates / SOS Legal Network: http://www.hofmannlawfirm.com

Latti & Anderson LLP: http://www.lattianderson.com

Reeves & Mestayer: http://www.gulfcoastmaritimeattorneys.com

Reginald McKamie: http://www.mckamie.com

Meister Law: http://www.meisterlawfirm.com

John Merting: https://www.martindale.com/organization/law-offices-of-john-w-merting-p-a-688079/gulf-breeze-florida-827509-f/

Stephen Moon, PA: http://www.stephenmoonpa.com

Schecter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris LLP: http://www.smslegal.com

White Flood: http://www.whiteflood.com

Zehl Attorneys: https://www.zehllaw.com

 

Misc Services

Arc Surveying & Mapping: http://www.arcsurveyors.com

Mariners Lert (license renewal alert service): http://www.marinersalert.com

JMS Naval Architects, salvage engineers: http://www.jmsnet.com

George Washington University (maritime medical access): http://www.gwemed.edu

Transport Workers Tax Service: http://www.transport1040.com

STS Security: https://stsmarinesolutions.com/

 

Naval Architects

Robert Allan LTD: https://ral.ca/designs/tugboats/

Elliott Bay Design Group: http://www.ebdg.com

Bay Engineering (WI): http://www.bayengineeringinc.com/

Entech & Associates: https://entechdesigns.com/

Glosten Associates (naval/marine/ocean/wind power): http://www.glosten.com

Jensen Maritime Consultants: http://www.jensenmaritime.com

JMS (naval architects, salvage engineers): http://www.jmsnet.com

A.G. McIlWain: http://www.agmcilwain.com/

Ocean Tug & Barge Engineering: http://www.oceantugbarge.com

Resolve Engineering Group: https://resolvemarine.com/

 

Tug Boat Operators and Other Marine Employment

AET (petroleum tankers. lightering): http://www.aet-tankers.com/

All American Marine: https://www.allamericanmarine.com/

American Cruise Lines: https://www.aclcareers.com/

Atlantic Gulf Towing (Chesapeake, VA): http://www.atlanticgulftowing.com/ 

Bay Delta Maritime (CA): http://www.baydeltamaritime.com/

Bay-Houston Towing (TX): http://www.bayhouston.com/

Bisso Towing (LA): http://www.bissotowing.com/

Boston Towing & Transportation: http://www.bostontowboat.com/  (updated link)

Bouchard Transport: https://www.bouchardmarine.com/

Edison Chouest: http://www.chouest.com/

Crescent Towing (New Orleans): http://www.crescenttowing.com/

Constellation Maritime (MA): https://constellationms.com/index.html

Crimson Shipping (AL): https://www.crimsonshipping.com/

Crosby Tugs: http://www.crosbytugs.com

Crowley Maritime Corporation: http://www.crowley.com

Curtin Maritime (Long Beach, CA): http://www.curtinmaritime.com/

Dann OCean Towing (MD): http://www.dannmarinetowing.com

Dann Ocean Towing (FL): https://www.dannoceantowing.com/

Donjon Marine: http://www.donjon.com/

Dunlap Towing (BC): http://www.dunlaptowing.com/

Express Marine (NJ): http://www.expressmarine.com/

Florida Marine Transporters: http://fmt.flmarine.net/

Foss: http://www.foss.com

Fremont Tugboat Co (Seattle, WA): http://www.fremonttugboat.com/

Gaelic Tugboat (Detroit, MI): http://www.gaelictugboat.com/

Gateway Terminal (CT): https://gatewayt.com/gateway-terminal

Hall Tug & Barge: https://www.halltowing.com/

Harley Marine Services: http://www.harleymarine.com/

Hong Kong Towage & Salvage / Hud Group: http://www.hktug.com/

Island Tug and Barge (now Tidewater - BC): http://www.islandtug.com

no website now - Jerico Products (bulk delivery - San Francisco, CA): http://www.jericoproducts.com/

goner - K-Sea Transportation: http://www.k-sea.com

LeBeouf Brothers Towing: http://www.lebeouftowing.com/

Magnolia Marine Transport (MS): http://www.magnoliamarine.com/

Maritime Recruiters: http://maritimerecruiters.com

McAllister Towing: http://www.mcallistertowing.com/

Mercy Ships (medical services): http://www.mercyships.org

Military Sealift Command: http://www.sealiftcommand.com

Moran Towing Corporation: http://www.morantug.com

National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): https://marinerhiring.noaa.gov/

Ocean Group (Quebec): http://www.groupocean.com/

Oceanwide Texas: https://www.oceanwideamerica.com/

Olson Marine (AK):P http://www.olsonmarine.com/

P&R Water Taxi: http://www.pnrwatertaxi.com/

Pacific Tug: https://pacifictug.com/

Parker Towing: http://www.parkertowing.com/

Penn Maritime: http://www.pennmaritime.com

Robbins Maritime (Norfolk, VA): https://www.robbinsmaritime.com/

Sause Brothers: http://www.sause.com

Seaspan International (BC): http://www.seaspan.com/

Signet Maritime (TX): http://www.signetmaritime.com/

Smith Maritime: http://www.smithmaritime.us

Southern Towing (TN): http://www.southerntowing.net/

Suderman & Young Towing (TX): http://www.sandy-tugs.com/

Tidewater: http://www.tdw.com/

TECO Ocean Shipping: https://www.teco.no/

Trade Winds Towing: https://tradewindstowing.com/

Transocean: http://www.deepwater.com

Transport Products and Services Enterprises (FL): https://tpseinc.com/

page is transitioning - United Barge Line: https://www.u-barge.com

United Ocean Lines: https://www.unitedoceanlines.com/index.php

US Coast Guard: http://www.gocoastguard.com/

Uzmar (Operators, Pilots, Builders): http://www.uzmar.com

Vane Brothers: http://www.vanebrothers.com

Waxler Towing / SCF Marine: https://www.decosimo.com/transactions/waxler

Weeks Marine: http://www.weeksmarine.com/

J.W. Westcott II (mail boat - Detroit): http://www.jwwestcott.com/

Western Towboat (Seattle, WA): http://westerntowboat.com/ 

Wilmington Tug: http://www.wilmingtontug.com/

<links were verified to this point on 11/30/2023>

 

Power Plants and accessories

Alco (FairbanksMorse engines): http://www.fairbanksmorse.com/locomotive_engines.php

Caterpillar (engines): http://www.cat.com/cda/layout?m=37586&x=7

Centa (shafts, couplings):  http://www.centa.info/

Cummins (engines): http://marine.cummins.com

Deutz (engines): http://www.deutz.de/

EMD (engines): http://www.emdiesels.com/lms/en/home/

Engine Monitor, Inc. (controls, steering, monitoring): http://www.emi-marine.com

Engines, Inc. (John Deere PowerTech): http://www.enginespower.com

Fairbanks Morse (engines): http://www.fairbanksmorse.com/marine_power.php

FilterEze (air filters): http://www.FilterEze.com

FloScan (fuel consumption): http://www.floscan.com

GE (engines): http://www.getransportation.com/na/en/marineengines.html

GEA Westfalia Separator: http://www.wsus.com

Guascor (engines & reduction gears): http://www.guascor-usa.com

Hatton Marine (GE engines): http://www.hattonmarine.com

Jastram Engineering (steering systems): http://www.jastram.com

Lifeline (batteries): http://www.lifelinebatteries.com/

Lo-Rez Vibration Control Ltd: http://www.lo-rez.com

Logan Clutch Corp (clutches): http://www.loginaclutch.com

Lugger (engines & gensets): http://www.northern-lights.com/lugger_product_pages/lugger_marine_engines.shtml

MAN (engines): http://www.manbw.com/

Mistubishi (engines): http://www.mitsubishi-engine.com/

MTU (engines): http://www.mtu-online.com

Niigata (engines): http://dieselmarine.com/Niigata/Niigata.cfm

Northern Lights (generators): http://www.northern-lights.com

Pacific Power Products (MTU diesels): http://www/pac-power.com

PYI Inc (seals, shafts, mounting systems): http://www.pyiinc.com

R.A. Mitchell (Deere engines, gensets, pumps): http://ramitchell.com/

Reintjes (gearboxes): http://www.reintjes-gears.net/index.php?p=0,1,0,0,0,0&language=EN

Ruston (engines): (now part of MAN - see above)

Scania (engines): http://www.scaniausa.com

Tufoil (oil treatment): http://www.tufoil.com

Wagner Engineering (steering solutions): http://www.wagnerengineering.ca

Wärtsilä (engines): http://www.wartsila.com

WPT Power (brakes, clutches, PTO's, pump drives): http://www.wptpower.com

 

Propellers, Nozzles, Thrusters and Z-Drives:

Aquamaster/Rolls-Royce/Ulstein: http://www.rolls-royce.com/marine/products/propulsion/azimuth_thrusters/default.jsp

Berg Propulsion (controllable pitch propellors): http://www.bergpropulsion.com/

Harbormaster (barge out-drives): http://www.harbormastermarine.com

Kamewa and Bird-Johnson: http://www.rolls-royce.com/marine/products/propulsion/propellers/default.jsp

Konrad (sterndrives):  http://www.konradmarine.com

H&H: http://www.hhprop.com/

Nautican (thrusters, nozzles): http://www.nautican.com

Niigata: http://www.niigata-power.com/english/zpeller/index.html

OmniThruster (waterjets): http://www.omnithruster.com

Padgett-Swann: http://www.padgettswann.com/Propellers.htm

Rice Propulson (propellers): http://www.ricepropulsion.com

Rice Nozzles Metalmec: http://www.metalmec.com.mx

Schottel: http://www.schottel.com

Sound Propeller Service: http://www.soundprop.com/

Steerprop (azimuthing drives): http://www.steerprop.fi/

Thrustmaster: http://www.thrustmastertexas.com

Ultrajet (water jets): http://www.ultradynamics.com

Voith: http://www.voithturbo.com

ZF Marine Propulsion Systems: http://www.zfmarinecc.com/

 

Shipyards

Adrenalin Marine (aluminum): http://adrenalinmarine.ca/

Allied Shipbuilders: http://www.alliedship.com

Bath Iron Works: http://www.gdbiw.com/

Bender Shipbuilding and Repair: http://www.bendership.com/

Blount Boats (ferries, excursion, tugs, trawlers): http://www.blountboats.com

John Bludworth Shipyard: http://www.jbludshipyard.com/

Bollinger (LA): http://www.bollingershipyards.com

C&G Boat Works: http://www.cgboatworks.com/CG/

Chesapeake Shipbilding: http://www.chesapeakeshipbuilding.com

Damen Shipyards Gorinchen: http://www.damen.nl

Derecktor Shipyards: http://www.derecktor.com/

Detyens Shipyards: https://www.detyens.com

Diversified Marine: http://www.dmipdx.com/

Eastern Shipbuilding Group: http://www.eastershipbuilding.com

Forgacs Shipyard  (Australia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forgacs_Shipyard

Gladding-Hearn: https://gladding-hearn.com/

Gunderson Marine (barges): http://www.gbrx.com/page.php?view=GUNDERSON_MARINE

VT Halter Marine (MS): http://www.vthaltermarine.com/

Horizon Shipbuilding (AL): http://www.horizonshipbuilding.com/

Irving Shipbuilding: http://www.irvingshipbuilding.com/

Kooren Shipbuilding (Rotortugs): http://www.rotortug.com/

Kvichak Marine Industries (ferries, utility, pilot, patrol): http://www.kvichak.com

Marine Builders, Inc. (IN): http://www.marinebuilders.com/

J.M Martinac Shipbuilding: http://www.martinacship.com/

Mercury Professional RIBS: http://www.mercprorib.com

Modutech Marine (WA):  http://www.modutechmarine.com/

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (WA): http://www.nicholsboats.com/tugboats.htm (updated link)

Ocean Tug & Barge Engineering: http://www.oceantugbarge.com

Overseas Shipholding Group (OS): http://www.osg.com/

Patti Shipyard: http://www.pattibuilt.com/

Penglai Bohai Shipyard (China): http://www.pbsco.cn/en/Info/index.asp

Progressive Industrial: http://www.pushboats-barges.com/

RAPP Marine: http://www.rappmarine.com

Rozema Boat Works (WA): http://www.RozemaBoatWorks.com

Sanmar (Google reports malware downloads 6/20/2011)

Senesco Marine (RI): http://www.senescomarine.com/

St. Johns Ship Building: https://www.stjohnsshipbuilding.com/

Steiner Shipyard (LA): http://www.steinershipyard.com/

Sundial Marine: http://www.sundial-marine.com

Thoma-Sea Ship Builders (LA): http://thoma-sea.com/

Todd Pacific Shipyards: http://www.toddpacific.com

Uzmar (Operators, Pilots, Builder - Turkey): http://www.uzmar.com

Vigor Industrial: http://vigorindustrial.com

Washburn Doughty (shipyards, naval architect - ME): http://www.washburndoughty.com

Zidell Marine: http://www.zidellmarine.com

 

Fuel

Colonial Group: https://colonialoilindustries.com/

 

Training

Cal Maritime (California State University): http://www.csum.edu/

Calhoon MEBA Engineering School: http://www.cmes.cc

Chapman School of Seamanship (Stuart, FL): http://www.chapman.org

Chesapeake Marine Training Institute (Hayes, VA): https://www.chesapeakemarineinst.com/

Compass Courses: http://www.compasscourses.com

Confident Captain / Ocean Pros: http://www.ConfidentCaptain.com

Fremont Maritime Services (marine safety training): http://www.sea-safety.com

Global Maritime and Transportation School (Kings Pt, NY): http://gmats.usmma.edu

Great Lakes marine Academy: https://www.nmc.edu/maritime/

Hampton Roads Maritime at Tidewater CC: http://www.tcc.edu/wd

Holland College, Marine Training Centre (Prince Edward Island, Canada): http://www.hollandcollege.com/marine

The Landing School (Arundel, ME): http://www.landingschool.edu

Maine Maritime Academy (Castine, ME): http://conted.mainemaritime.edu

MSC-TSN Marine Safety Consultants Tidewater School of Naviation (Virginia Beach, VA): http://www.msctsn.com/

MPT - Maritime Professional Training (Fort Lauderdale, FL): http://www.mptusa.com

Maritime College, State University of New York: http://www.sunymaritime.edu

Maritime Institute: https://maritimeinstitute.com/

Maritine Simulation Institute: http://www.marsim.org/

Massachusetts Maritime Academy: http://www.maritime.edu/cmt

Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy: http://www.MamaTrains.com

Northeast Maritime Institute: http://www.northeastmaritime.com (home of International Shiphandling Championship)

Quality Maritime Training (FL): http://www.qualitymaritime.info

San Jacinto College Maritime (TX): http://www.sanjac.edu/node/3608

Sea School (Charleston, SC): https://www.seaschool.com/

Seamen's Church Institute / Center for Maritime Education: https://seamenschurch.org/

Texas Engineering Extension Service: http://www.teex.org/fire

Towing Solutions (and consulting services): http://www.towingsolutionsinc.com

Warsash Maritime Academy (Southampton, UK): http://www.warsashacademy.co.uk

Workboat Academy (div MITAGS-PMI): http://www.workboatacademy.com/

 

Specific Waterways:

New York State Canal System: http://www.canals.ny.gov

 

Other Miscellaneous

Fisheries Supply (flotation, survival clothing): http://www.fisheriessupply.com

Mariners House (hotel in Boston): http://www.marinershouse.org

Mustang (survival clothing): http://www.mustangsurvival.com

Survitec (survival suits, vests, EPIRB's): http://survitec-spi.com

 

Museums

Dossin Great Lakes Museum (Detroit, MI): http://detroithistorical.org/dossin-great-lakes-museum/

Smith's Master Index to Maritime Museum websites: http://maritimemuseums.net/

University of Detroit Mercy, SJ Marine Historical Collection: http://www.dalnet.lib.mi.us/gsdl/cgi-bin/library?p=about&c=shipping

 

Books

"The Tug Book, Second Edition", M.J. Gaston, 237pp, hundreds of photos and other illustrations, Haynes Publishing (Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerst UK: 2009)

An intersting survey of the tug industry.  Great of you need to know the difference between Combi and a Z-tech tugs.  Not as good for general seamanship, such as various techniques of indirect towing.  It is an in-depth look at tugs of all uses, and how they differ.

 

"Tugs: The World's Hardest Working Boats", Josh Leventhal, 107pp, large-format coffee-table book of photos, Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers (New York, NY: 1999).  This is just a fun book full of nice color photos of tugs doing lots of stuff: towing, pushing, pollution control, salvage,

 

Unrelated

Great Lakes Shipping Co (restaurant): http://www.greatlakesshippingcompany.com/

A Paper Tugboat (band): http://apapertugboat.bandcamp.com/ 

Ranger Tugs (pleasure craft): http://www.rangertugs.com/ 

TUGBoat. Communications of the TeX Users Group  (computer language): https://tug.org/TUGboat/ 

Tugboat Annies (restaurant - Olympia, WA): http://tugboatannies.com/ 

Tugboat Grill and Pub (Steamboat Springs, CO): http://tugboatgrillandpub.com/ 

Tugboat Inc. (logo merchandise): http://www.tugboatinc.com/web/

Tugboat Inn (Boothbay, Harbor, ME): http://www.rangertugs.com/ (Warning: software installation blocked by antivirus software)

Tugboat Print Shop (wood cuts): http://www.tugboatprintshop.com/ 

Tugboat Software: http://www.tugboatsoftware.com/

Tugboat Studios (screen printing): http://tugboatstudios.com/ 

Tugboat's Restaurant (Cape Cod): http://www.tugboatscapecod.com/

 

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