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March, 2008 Moran Tug Service Signs Contract with Cameron LNG January, 2008 Moran Commences Operations in Two North Carolina Ports January, 2008 Moran Acquires a Tugboat Simulator from MarineSafety International April, 2007 Once Again, Moran Towing of Texas Receives the OSPRA Award January, 2007 Continued Growth for Moran LNG ship-docking services December, 2006 Moran Towing and Compania Maritima Pacifico Sign Long Term Marine Services Agreement November, 2006 Paul R. Tregurtha Voted "Maritime Man of the Year" by Massachusetts Maritime Academy November, 2006 Moran's Participation in U.S. Coast Guard Demonstration Earns Citation for Merit October, 2006 Expansive Tugs Area Maritime Company Adds Boats to its Fleet News Article Archive |
Moran Commences Operations in Two North Carolina Ports Moran has added Morehead City and Wilmington, North Carolina to its ports of operation. The company began operations in both ports on November 30, 2007. The ports will continue to be served by the fleets of Morehead City Towboat Co. and Cape Fear Towing Company, both of which Moran has purchased. The two companies are longtime providers of ship docking and harbor services to Morehead City and Wilmington respectively; both were also Moran vendors until their sale, which was expedited by mutually respectful, well-oiled relationships that each maintained with Moran over the years. Al Cook, who will oversee the local management of the ports for Moran, commented that "We were fortunate to have the opportunity to hire some great employees that worked [for the previous owners] on the tugs and in the offices." Captain Pat Bailey, a seasoned Moran port captain from Norfolk, will lead the management of Wilmington for Moran. Captain Don Thomas, formerly of Morehead City Towboat, will lead Moran's Morehead City operation. While ship docking, ship-assist services and harbor services will continue to be the principal activities of the Morehead City and Wilmington fleets, Moran has brought a wider range of capabilities to the area. The company's versatility, reflected in its contract towing, marine transportation, special projects, and LNG capabilities, might stimulate demand for these services by the North Carolina customer base, and could help to fuel new maritime business development in the region. The Port of Morehead City handles breakbulk and bulk cargoes, offering convenient access to Interstates 95 and 40, and to the Norfolk Southern railroad. The port is centrally located to serve the growing southeast U.S. market, and is home to the United States Marine Corps 2nd Division at Camp Lejeune. Moran, which currently serves the Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia, could be contracted by the Command to provide services in Morehead City as well, Cook noted. The Port of Wilmington, situated on the east bank of the Cape Fear River, handles breakbulk, bulk and containerized cargoes. According to the North Carolina State Ports Authority, Wilmington's 42-foot channel affords container vessel customers an additional 15% vessel capacity over the limit typically allowed by shallower depths at many ports. The Port's readily available container storage areas and equipment are also advantageous. Wilmington has direct access to Interstates 95 and 40, and to CSX Railways. "Both ports have the potential for future expansion and growth" said Cook. |
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