New Tug Deployment Enhances Operations in Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports
What happened
A new 82-foot, U.S.-built tug named Venture has been accepted for ship assist and escort operations in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The vessel is powered by twin Caterpillar EPA Tier IV-compliant engines and delivers up to 95 tons of bollard pull. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach constitute the nation’s busiest container port complex.
Why it matters
The addition of the tug expands the capability to serve customers calling on the Southern California gateway. Harbor tugs are critical for the safe, around-the-clock movement of cargo through the San Pedro Bay gateway.
Who's involved
- Long BeachCity involved in the port operations receiving the new tug.
- Los AngelesCity involved in the port operations receiving the new tug.
- Port of Long BeachPort infrastructure where the new tug will execute escort operations.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Princess CruisesSpeculative
Princess Cruises could reduce operational costs and improve scheduling reliability for homeport operations.
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The entities involved
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EPA
defunct retail company
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Long Beach
city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Los Angeles
seat of Los Angeles County, and largest city in California, United States