A Seattle based builder, Foss Maritime, has developed the Prius of tugboats, which consumes less diesel and generates less pollution by using batteries for all the vessel’s low-power needs.
Outwardly, it looks much like other tugboats. Inside, the tug is so different that it will be able to operate like a regular work boat while using [...]

Cambrain is wintering in Midland. She will get some bottom paint and her five year inspection and will be on the hard until spring.

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We have a new tug in our group. Ed Griffith of Owen Sound has purchased the Geri Ann out of Minnesota.  At the moment she is called the Maggie, and her home port will be Owen Sound. She is powered by a Turbo Charged 4 cyl Perkins Diesel 78 bhp. Her length is 32ft, Beam [...]

Capt Ted Cartledge will be attending the 2008 “Tugfest Georgian Bay” in Penetanguishene Aug 22nd 23rd. The “Parry Sound” is an X Coast Guard buoy tender that serviced Georgian Bay for many years. Ted has been restoring her keeping to her original upper deck works and colours. After several years in dry dock she was [...]

Capt John Glasgow will bring the Lady Marion to the 2008 Tugfest Georgian Bay in Penetanguishene. She is a pretty tug with a fun crew and will step up to the plate when challenged.
Originally built by Erieau Shipbuilding, Erieau, Ont. in 1945 as a fish tug. It was converted by Dave Matthews of Matthews [...]

It’s official, Grampa’s Dream is now part of the Groves Fleet. Capt Groves has purchased her and will bring her up to scratch. This tug has been longing for a new owner for the last few of years. Maybe we will see her at the 2008 Penetanguishene Tugfest. We’ll keep our ears open [...]