Tugboats are built to be strong enough to pull massive ships, not for speed. Unlike cargo ships or speedboats, which are designed for high velocities, tugboats serve a different purpose: assisting and ...

When the cargo ship Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge March 26, collapsing lanes into the water below and resulting in the death of six people, tugboats became part of the unfolding news story.

Although tugboats are small, they are among the most powerful vessels on the water. Designed for strength over speed, these ...

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 ...

TRAVERSE CITY — You never know where life is going to take you. It took Jim Milliman to the Mississippi River, where he’s been working on a tugboat since spring 2022. Longtime Traverse City area ...

Kingston, N.Y. is a destination with an authentic waterfront and lighthouse, a thriving arts and shopping scene, stylish restaurants and boutique hotels, all wrapped in a history that goes back to the ...