TowBoatU.S. Launch Offers a
Convenient Solution for Technicians

The use of technicians that are contracted for various shipboard repairs, inspections and troubleshooting is a commonplace occurrence in the maritime shipping industry. Several years ago, TowBoatU.S. Launch began providing a service that has resulted in substantial savings for shipping companies.

As the need arises for a technician to board a ship, the customer contacts TowBoatU.S. Launch to make the arrangements. Technicians can be safely and efficiently transported to or from ships offshore of various ports along the ship's route up and down the East and Gulf Coasts. A recent example involved an electronics technician that was required to troubleshoot an issue on a south bound tanker. The technician met the Launch boat at the TowBoatU.S. base in Port Everglades Florida where he was transported to the tanker as she transited the waters offshore, never diverting from her original course. The launch boat came alongside once the ship slowed and the technician was safely transferred from the launch boat to the ship. At the agents request TowBoatU.S. Launch made arrangements with a provider within their network to provide launch services in Key West for the technician to be transported back to land once the necessary repairs were complete aboard the ship. Rendezvous coordinates and times were established for both ports resulting in minimal impact due to delays or diversions which ultimately resulted in increased profits for the shipping company. Agents and shipping companies also benefit from the convenience of receiving one invoice and dealing with one person to coordinate the entire revolution.

TowBoatU.S. Launch has completed thousands of successful personnel and cargo launch operations. The company has a fleet of 11 vessels in South Florida as well as a network of participating providers nationwide that are sure to meet your launch requirements. If you require the type of service described above please contact your agent in South Florida or TowBoatU.S. Launch directly for more information.