As you cross bridges and see tugboats and towboats moving enormous cargos, do you wonder how these operations are managed? Towing operations are now the most significant part of the U.S. merchant fleet. Throughout the country, towing is providing an economical alternative to transporting cargo by train or truck trailers. Primer of Towing brings you updated information on the modernization of this growing industry.
Offshore coastwise and foreign trade is also seeing a boom. The largest independent carrier of petroleum products in the U.S. is a tug/barge operation. Major growth also is continuous in towing services, such as:
– Harbor work, assisting ships to maneuver, dock, and undock in confined waters
– Fleeting operations that provide moorings for inland barges
– Offshore work in the “oil patch”
– Anchor handling by pipe-laying barges
– Salvage
– Pollution control
– Escort towing
– Assisting dredging operations
– Marine construction
– Moving passenger RV tours on inland barges
– Assistance towing operations
This book provides information on all aspects of towing operations and related subjects. It is for avid boatmen and women interested in the diverse aspects of seamanship.
This book title, Primer of Towing, ISBN: 9780870335631, by George H. Reid, published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (July 6, 2009) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer Primer of Towing books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.
Prefer to work with a human being when you order Primer of Towing books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!
