Yes, A Tugboat Can Capsize – A Look At The Risks These Vessels Face

Yes, A Tugboat Can Capsize – A Look At The Risks These Vessels Face

If you're a tugboat worker, you might want to read up on the risks associated with these particular vessels.

California’s Tugboat Operators Struggle Under Costly New Emissions Rules

OAKLAND, Calif.—The Fishing Creek’s 3,000 units of horsepower is generated by twin Caterpillar 3512 main engines, enabling it to effectively push, pull, and maneuver barges and cargo ships weighing tens of thousands of tons. The tugboat, a 94-foot floating powerhouse built in 2017, is docked securely in Alameda port harbor; it’s part of Vane Brothers’ nationwide fleet of 50 tugboats and 80 barges. “It’s the same thing with every ship that comes …