Crowley Maritime Corporation's ship assist and escort services group has entered into an agreement with Brusco Tug and Barge for the charter of the EPA Tier IV-compliant tug Athena.
Slated to operate in Puget Sound in Washington, Athena is currently under construction at Diversified Marine. Completion is scheduled for the end of 2021.
The new tug will operate alongside earlier sisters Hercules and Apollo.