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30 Above: Crowley tug dispatchers in Seattle work 24/7 to keep vessels moving. Right: Crowley harbor class tractor tugs assist the BP VLCC tanker British Progress in the Port of Long Beach. Far Right: Crowley harbor tugs assist the container ship Savannah Express in Puget Sound in Washington. SHIP ASSIST AND TANKER ESCORT Crowley Shipping's ship assist and tanker escort group owns and operates one of the most advanced fleets of tugboats in North America. This fleet safely guides some of the largest ships through all major ports along the U.S. West Coast and in some of the most challenging waterways in the world. Though the technology has advanced significantly since the company entered the ship assist business in 1906, the company's commitment to safety and to protecting people, property and the environment has remained constant. Expertise The company's captains and crews are among the most knowledgeable and highly trained in the world, helping Crowley to earn a reputation as best-in-class in the industry. The mariners are supported by a dedicated shoreside dispatch team that works 24/7 to keep our customers' ships and tankers safe and on schedule. With decades of experience in highly environmentally sensitive areas, our mariners' skills are kept sharp by way of Crowley's leading training program. Further, Crowley's safety management system is regularly vetted and approved by all the oil majors. CROWLEY SHIPPING CROWLEY SHIPPING Powerful tug Veteran assists deep draft vessels in San Pedro Bay