Tug Boat Links! - Ralph Katz - Ann (H)Arbor, MI

dumpster605 at tds dot net

 

(last update 9/24/2011)

 

=> this arrow marks new or changed entries since 9/24/2011

 

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• 2000 - on the tug New Orleans

 

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Miscellaneous Resources:

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

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

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

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: http://www.tugboatlife.com

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

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

 

Art work, models, hobbyists, etc.

Boat Nerd: http://www.boatnerd.com/

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

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

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

Detroit River Tugboat Race: http://www.tugrace.com/

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

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

Historical Collections of the Great Lakes/BGSU: http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/library/cac/page39984.html

John R Bentley's 44" aluminum steam tug model: http://users.eastlink.ca/~jbentley/Tug1.html

Marine Historical Society of Detroit - Art of the Boat Builder: http://www.mhsd.org/model/

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

Michigan Scale Model Boat Club: http://www.michiganmodelboats.com/

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

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

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

Old River Bill's R/C Towboats: http://oldriverbillzumwalt.members.ktis.net/

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 photos): http://www.redbubble.com/search/tugboat

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

Shearwater Boats: http://www.shearwater-boats.com/opermodl.html

Ship Simulator 2008 (game!): http://www.shipsim.com/home.php

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

Robert Tandecki (watercolors): http://tandeckistudio.com/_wsn/page2.html

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

ATB Couplers

Acomarin: http://www.acomarin.eu/act_products_atb.html

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

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

Intercon: http://www.intercon.com

JAK: http://www.beaconfinland.com

JAK: http://www.hallmar.net

 

Brokers / Dealers / Listings

Boatquest: http://www.boatquest.com/Tug-Boat/1/allmanufacturerboats.aspx

Boatsource International: http://www.boatsource.ca/browse/boats/category/Tugs

Damco Marine: http://www.damcomarine.com/boats/tug_boats.htm

Lee Felterman & Assoc: http://pushboats.leefelterman.com/

Fort Lauderdale Marine Directory: http://www.rodson.com/en/marine/used_tug_boats_for_sale.html

Gulf Coast Crane & Marine: http://www.gulfcoastcrane.com/tugboats_ds.php

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/ship/tugboat/

Rodson Universal: http://www.rodson.com/en/marine/used_tug_boats_for_sale.html

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

Wotech Shipbrokers: http://www.wotech.com.au/

Wright International: http://www.wright-international.com/brokerage-tugs.php

Yacht World: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/Tug-Boat/1

 

Electronics

American Radio Association (AFLCIO - radio officers): http://www.americanradioassoc.org

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

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

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

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

Furuno (radars): http://www.furuno.com

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

Japan Radio Co.: http://www.jrcamerica.com

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

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

KVH TracPhone: http://www.tracphone.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: http://www.portvision.com

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

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

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

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

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

XM satellite weather: http://www.XMWXweather.com

 

Finance

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

 

Miscellaneous equipment

=> Aircraft Rubber Manufacturing (tanks, bladders): http://www.arm-usa.com

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

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

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

Boat windows: http://www.boatwindow.biz

Cunningham Marine Hydraulics: http://www.cmhusa.com

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

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

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 (wipers, lights, windlasses, thrusters, anchoring, etc.): http://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

KPM Marine (filters & pumps): http://www.kpmmarine.com

KRAL pumps: http://www.kral-usa.com

Lonseal Flooring: http://www.lonsealspecialty.com

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

Maritime International (fendering, bollards, buoys, etc.): http://www.maritimeinternational.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

QuayQuip (fenders, bollards, port equipment): http://www.quayquip.com/en/fenders/tug-fenders

Rosedale Filtration Products (tanks, filters): http://www.rosedaleproducts.com

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

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

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

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

Shipserv (chandlers): http://www.shipserv.com/info/

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): http://youngusa.com

 

Insurance

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

Great American Insurance Group: http://www.GreatAmericanOcean.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): http://www.chafe-pro.us

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

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

Markey Machinery Co (winches): http://www.markey.machinery.com

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

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

Skookum (blocks & rigging): http://www.skookumco.com

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

Shipco Winches: http://www.shipco.co.nz

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

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

Timberland Equipment (winches): http://www.timberland.on.ca/

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

Naval Architects

Robert Allan LTD: http://www.ral.bc.ca

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

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

Entech & Associates: http://www.entech-associates.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

 

Tug Boat Operators and Employment

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

All American Marine: http://www.americancrewing.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.reinauer.com/boston.html

Bouchard Transport: http://www.bouchardtransport.com

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

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

Constellation Maritime (MA): http://constellationtug.ipower.com/

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

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

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

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

Dann Ocean Towing (FL): http://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

Gateway Terminal (CT): http://www.gatewayt.com/marinetransport_tug.htm

Hall Tug & Barge: http://www.halltug.com/

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

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

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

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): http://www.moc.noaa.gov

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

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

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

Pacific Tugboat Service: http://www.pacifictugboatservice.com/

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

Penn Maritime: http://www.pennmaritime.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 / United Marine Group: http://tecooceanshipping.com/

Trade Winds Towing: http://www.tradewindstowing.com

Transocean: http://www.deepwater.com

United Barge Line: http://www.unitedbargeline.com

United Ocean Services http://www.unitedoceanservices.com

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

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

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

Waxler Transportation: http://www.waxler.com/

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

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

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

 

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 Detroit Diesel (engines): http://www.mtudetroitdiesel.com

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

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

 

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: http://www.detyens.com

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

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

Gladding-Hearn: http://www.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/

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: http://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

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

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

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

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

Fremont Maritime Services: http://www.sea-safety.com

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

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

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

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): http://www.seaschool.com

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

 

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

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

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

 

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