Tugboats are like the Swiss Army Knives of the sea. These powerful ships come in all shapes and sizes and are deployed to do everything from maneuvring massive ships like aircraft carriers or cruise ...

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 ...

Two Japanese ports are gearing up to welcome an innovative, emission-free tugboat before the end of the decade. Tokyo Kisen is using the experience acquired through operating the hybrid-electric ...

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KINGSTON, N.Y. – On a tributary of the Hudson River, a tugboat powered by ammonia eased away from the shipyard dock and sailed for the first time to show how the maritime industry can slash ...

CHULA VISTA, California — It took some work and cost a pretty penny, but a Chula Vista boatbuilding and repair company recently converted a tugboat from diesel power to all-electric at its shipyard ...