Tug and barge operator to build three new Arctic Class deep-sea tugs at Northwest shipyard SEATTLE, Aug 27, 2012 – Responding to new oil… Read more
New State-of-the-Art Pilot Boat Soon to Launch in Astoria
After half a century of service the Connor Foss will replace the Arrow 2 on the Columbia River SEATTLE – The pilot boat Connor… Read more
Second Foss Maritime Hybrid Tug On its Way to Southern California
Tug retrofitted to use patented hybrid technology SEATTLE, January 18, 2012 — A second Foss Maritime Co. hybrid tug will soon be working the… Read more
Patent Protection Granted for Hybrid Propulsion System
Foss Maritime and Aspin Kemp & Associates receive U.S. patent protection for hybrid marine propulsion and energy management system SEATTLE, January 5, 2012 —… Read more
Foss Joins State, Tribes to Build Replacement for Aging Columbia River Ferry
Project to create jobs; bring modern vessel to vital transportation link SEATTLE, January 5, 2012 — Foss Maritime Company is joining with Washington state… Read more
Foss Tugs Tow Drilling Rig to Alaska Winter Harbor
Jackup drilling rig successfully navigated through Cook Inlet SEATTLE, December 7, 2011 — Foss Maritime Co. tugs Justine Foss andJeffrey Foss have completed a… Read more
Sixty Foss Vessels Honored For Environmental Excellence
Ships have gone two years or longer without environmental incidents, winning Chamber of Shipping honor WASHINGTON, D.C, November 23, 2011 — Sixty vessels owned… Read more
Foss’ Retrofitted Hybrid Tug to be on Display Sept. 20 at Rainier, Ore., Shipyard
Hybrid technology already proving itself, says port environmental planner Who: Foss’ second hybrid tug, the retrofitted Campbell Foss, will be open to the media… Read more
Injury Free
Foss celebrates more than one full year without a lost time injury SEATTLE, July 27, 2011 — Foss Maritime Company has surpassed one full… Read more
Fifty-three Foss Vessels Win 2010 Jones F. Devlin Safety Awards
Foss winners boast two to thirteen years without a lost-time injury SEATTLE, June 8, 2011 — A top national maritime organization is again recognizing… Read more
Foss Draws Coast Guard Praise for Safety, Compliance Leadership
All company’s West Coast tugs finish voluntary exams for towing vessel safety; customers and crews both benefit SEATTLE, March 31, 2011 — U.S. Coast… Read more
Major West Coast Employer Group Recognizes Foss Line-Handlers’ Safety Record
Pacific Maritime Association gives four awards that underscore company-wide emphasis on accident prevention TACOMA, WA, March 28, 2011 — A major maritime employer group… Read more
Industry Joins with Maritime School to Ensure High Training Standards for New Mariners
With right safety and environmental training, graduates will find ample opportunity, Foss executive says SEATTLE, December 16, 2010 — As the maritime industry enters… Read more
Foss a Leader in Safety and Compliance, Coast Guard Admiral Says
Northern California group first to complete voluntary exams for 100% of vessels in its San Francisco Bay fleet RICHMOND, CA, November 29, 2010 —… Read more
World’s First Hybrid Tug Even Greener Than Initial Estimates
Independent testing by California clean air agency confirms Foss Maritime’s hybrid technology significantly reduces pollutants LONG BEACH, CA, October 26, 2010 – Technology that… Read more
World’s First Hybrid Tug to Get a Sister
Clean Air Grant from Port will allow Foss Maritime to Retrofit vessel SEATTLE, August 18, 2010 – Foss Maritime Company, builder and operator of… Read more
Towboat Invitational Raises Over $295,000 for Northwest Nonprofits
Golf tournament sponsored by Foss Maritime, Harley Marine Services and Sause Bros. SEATTLE, August 3, 2010 — On Monday, July 26, Foss Maritime, Harley… Read more
Thirty-Four Foss Vessels Win Jones F. Devlin Safety Awards
Foss winners boast two to twelve years without a lost-time injury SEATTLE, June 22, 2010 — Foss Maritime Company’s commitment to safety has been… Read more
Foss Announces Key Management Assignments
Company veteran Stephens named chief of staff; Magill hired to oversee shipyards, purchasing and engineering SEATTLE, May 19, 2010 — Foss Maritime today announced… Read more
Foss Wins Environmental Excellence Award
Association of Washington Business lauds company for world’s first Green Assist™ Hybrid Tug SPOKANE, May 11, 2010—A major state business group is honoring Foss… Read more
King River Class: Built for the Extreme Challenges of the Arctic
Vessel designed for hostile and remote environments incorporates what Foss has learned in nine decades of work in the Arctic SEATTLE, May 10, 2010… Read more
Foss Achieves Environmental Milestone
Certification goes beyond federal, state, local regulations for proactive prevention of environmental impacts on land, sea and air SEATTLE, March 31, 2010 – Foss… Read more
America Cup Transport Corp. and Foss Providing Aid to Haiti Following Earthquake
ACTC and Foss carrying food aid cargo to Port Au Prince SEATTLE, January 18, 2010 — As recovery efforts in the wake of Haiti’s… Read more
Maritime Industry Again Recognizes Foss Environmental Commitment
Company gets top prize for environmental management plan; hybrid tug named ‘significant boat’ of 2009 at International WorkBoat Show SEATTLE, December 11, 2009—Marine industry… Read more