Crowley Ship Assist and Escort Services - Capabilities

Crowley is among the most experienced tugboat operators in the world. The company began operating steam powered tugs in San Francisco Bay in 1906, and over the years not only built up the size of its fleet, but also designed innovative tugs that set new industry standards for performance. That tradition continues today with our deployment of some of the worlds most advanced cycloidal propulsion tractor tugs.

At Crowley, service means 24-hour dispatch; expertise in the wheelhouse; a friendly, helpful voice on the other end of the radio or cell phone, and a fleet of nimble, powerful tugs at the ready. We can help save you time and money by tailoring procedures to streamline vessel scheduling, monitoring and accounting. 

We provide knowledgeable, skilled personnel and advanced tugs to: 

• Safely assist ships into and out of their berths whether they be small freighters, container ships, aircraft carriers, Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), or any type of vessel in between.
• Escort oil tankers quickly and safely through shipping channels and environmentally sensitive waters.
• Tow ships and other types of vessels.
• Fight vessel fires.
• Respond to fuel spill spills.
• Work effectively in extreme climates and sea conditions.