Tugs are the workhorses of our canals and harbors. These powerful boats do everything from carrying out dangerous salvage operations to maneuvering massive ships around crowded ports. But what are ...

Some weeks are strange ones. This last one would fall into that category for me. My week started at a wonderful, restful and inspiring women's spirituality and creativity retreat. From there, I came ...

On the face of it, comparing an aircraft carrier with a tugboat is like comparing a family saloon car with a locomotive. It should be a no-contest. For instance, the U.S. Navy Nimitz-class is among ...

A $31 million, first-of-its-kind, clean tugboat could head into the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for testing. The L.A. harbor commission gave its approval for the shared trial of the hybrid ...

Diesel tug boat being converted to an electric vessel by Arc Boat Company and Divisified Marine Inc. at the Port of Los Angeles. A diesel-powered tug boat chugging as it guides ships in the Port of ...

Step aboard the 25th Annual Tugboat Roundup in Waterford, NY — the gateway to the Erie and Champlain Canals. This annual gathering brings together working and historic tugs, mini-tugs, and barges for ...