Tag: towing vessels

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an investigation report on the the towing vessel Susan K that struck the center bridge pier on the Natchez-Vidalia Bridge in April 2023. 

The troubled container vessel Shilling was successfully towed to safety by the ocean-going tug Skandi Emerald from Tasman Bay to Wellington, according to Maritime New Zealand.

The US Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CVC) announced the cancellation of CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-03, Certificate of Inspection (COI) Phase-in Period for Existing Towing Vessels Using the TSMS Option Under 46, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Subchapter M.  

To ensure that safe towing operations that are conducted in UAE waters and ports are following International and National regulations, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the Maritime Administration of United Arab Emirates, operators must adhere to certain procedures.

NTSB published the accident report of the towing vessel Marquette Warrior, which o​n November 21, 2021, lost steering after the online electrical generator failed.

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA has agreed to acquire 100% of the share capital of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei S.p.A., an international leading towage operator active in Italy, Malta, Singapore, Malaysia, Norway, Greece and Colombia.

While the principles of navigation, stability, and cargo securing on tug and barge units remain the same as for ocean-going cargo vessels, the towing operation of barges comes with its own sets of related hazards.

The chief engineer of a towing vessel admitted his role in negligently discharging marine diesel fuel oil into the Kill Van Kull, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

The US Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance reminds all Subchapter M – Towing Vessel owners and operators that while the phase-in allowance to get their Certificate of Inspection (COI) has past, as of July 19, 2022, there are some other requirements for existing vessels.

The U.S. Coast Guard announced the conclusion of the certificate of inspection phase-in period under Subchapter M towing vessel regulations.