BOYER TOWING INC.

Boyer Towing Inc. is a marine towing and logistics company primarily based in Alaska and operating in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The company has a long-standing presence in the marine services industry, experiencing over half a century of operation. Founded by Gene Boyer, Boyer Towing Inc. specializes in providing tug and barge services, with a focus on transporting goods and materials vital to the region's economy, including fuel, construction materials, and equipment.


Boyer Towing operates a fleet of modern, well-maintained tugboats and barges that support various industries, including oil and gas, construction, mining, and fishing. The company's services are crucial in Alaska due to the state's challenging geography and limited road network, making water-based transportation a necessity.


In addition to their towing and transportation services, Boyer Towing often engages in marine construction support, salvage operations, and environmental response efforts. The company is known for its commitment to safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship, adhering to stringent regulatory standards and best practices in the maritime industry.


Their operational footprint extends to significant waterways and ports in Alaska, such as Anchorage, Ketchikan, and Dutch Harbor, among others. Boyer Towing's deep knowledge of Alaskan waters and conditions enables them to offer specialized services, overcoming the logistical challenges posed by the state's harsh weather and remote locations.


Overall, Boyer Towing Inc. remains a key player in Alaska's maritime transport sector, contributing significantly to the region's supply chain and infrastructure development.


Ships

CALLAPOOYA

Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: Ketchikan, AK

BILLIE H

Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: Ketchikan, AK

EGLON

Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: Ketchikan, AK

MADISON BAY

Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: SEATTLE, WA

GRETCHEN H

Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: Ketchikan, AK

LITTLE BOYER

Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: Ketchikan, AK

KUMTUX

Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: Ketchikan, AK

KLINKWAN

Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: JUNEAU, AK

HUNTER BAY

Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: Ketchikan, AK

SEABECK

Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: Ketchikan, AK

BAINBRIDGE

Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: Ketchikan, AK

Maritime News

US Intercepts Three Iranian Tankers in Asian Waters

US Intercepts Three Iranian Tankers in Asian Waters

20 minutes ago
The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday.Washington has imposed a blockade on Iran's trade by sea while Iran has fired on ships to prevent them sailing through the Strait of Hormuz waterway at the entrance to the Middle East Gulf. Nearly two months after the U.S. and Israel began their war on Iran, there is little sign of peace talks resuming during an uneasy ceasefire.The closure of the strait has disrupted supply of a fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies, and caused a global energy crisis. U.S.
Iran Detains Two Container Ships for Maritime Violations

Iran Detains Two Container Ships for Maritime Violations

12 hours ago
Iran said it had captured two container ships seeking to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after firing on them and another vessel, in its first seizures since its war with the United States and Israel began in February.Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported the seizures and added its Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy had warned that any disruption to order and safety in the strait would be considered a "red line."The seizure of one of the ships, the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca, was confirmed by Montenegro's minister of maritime affairs, who said four Montenegrin seafarers were on board and that they and the rest of the crew were safe.
Three Ships Fired Upon in Strait of Hormuz, Crews Unharmed

Three Ships Fired Upon in Strait of Hormuz, Crews Unharmed

14 hours ago
At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the U.S.-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.A Liberia-flagged container ship sustained damage to its bridge after being hit by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades northeast of Oman.The UKMTO said the master of the vessel reported being approached by an IRGC gunboat. The vessel, it said, was subsequently fired upon.
Scam Messages Target Ships with Fake Hormuz Transit Offers

Scam Messages Target Ships with Fake Hormuz Transit Offers

yesterday
Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded west of the waterway, Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has warned.The U.S. has maintained its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then re-imposed its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passed before war broke out in the Middle East.Amid ceasefire talks, Tehran, which controls the chokepoint, has proposed tolls on vessels to safely transit.
US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship, Tehran Vows Retaliation

US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship, Tehran Vows Retaliation

2 days ago
Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate.Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on shaky ground, as Iran said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations that the U.S. had hoped to kick off before the ceasefire expires on Tuesday.The U.S. has maintained a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then reimposed its own blockade on marine traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply.The U.S.