California’s Tugboat Operators Struggle Under Costly New Emissions Rules

California’s Tugboat Operators Struggle Under Costly New Emissions Rules
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OAKLAND, Calif.—The tugboat the Fishing Creek’s 3,000 units of horsepower are generated by twin Caterpillar engines, enabling the tugboat to push, pull, and maneuver barges and cargo ships weighing tens of thousands of tons.

The tugboat, a 94-foot floating powerhouse built in 2017, is docked securely in Alameda port harbor; it is part of Vane Brothers’ nationwide fleet of 50 tugboats and 80 barges.

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