WORLD'S FIRST HYBRID TUG IS UNVEILED IN SAN PEDRO BAY
Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to Celebrate the Green Tug
Who – Port officials, Foss leadership, local dignitaries and Foss customers
What – Celebration of the arrival of Foss Maritime’s unique Hybrid Tug
When – Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, 10 a.m.
Where – Pier D, Berth 52, Port of Long Beach
Why – Industry analysts and environmental officials alike have praised Foss Maritime’s low-emission Hybrid Tug because it reduces nitrogen oxide, particulate emissions, sulfur dioxide and carbon emissions and will exceed the EPA’s Tier 2 emissions requirement for marine engines.
Built by Seattle-based Foss Maritime, tug will help air quality
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles recently honored Seattle-based Foss Maritime, calling its innovative approach to reducing air pollution in southern California an outstanding example of corporate leadership. For additional information on the hybrid tug, please visit www.foss.com.
About Foss
Founded in 1889, Seattle-based Foss Maritime offers a complete range of maritime services and project management to customers across the Pacific Rim, Europe, South America and around the globe. The company has harbor services and transportation operations in all major U.S. West Coast ports, including the Columbia and Snake River system. With one of the largest fleets of tugs and barges on the American West Coast, Foss operates two shipyards and offers worldwide marine transportation, emphasizing safety, environmental responsibility and high-quality service. See www.foss.com for more information.