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August 2014

Inland Pushboat Market Report Following is a breakdown of pushboats Marcon has available for sale worldwide. Most of these are typical U.S. inland river units, although there are a few foreign pushboats listed from Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia.

Horsepower Ranges Under

1,000 1,000 – 2,000

2,000 – 3,000

3,000 – 4,000

4,000 – 5,000

5,000 – 6,000

6,000 – 7,000

Over 7,000

Total

Jun 1996 75 19 5 10 7 5 7 0 128

Apr 1997 60 16 4 12 3 2 0 0 97

Jan 1998 66 22 6 12 2 2 0 0 110

Jan 1999 58 18 4 8 3 0 1 0 92

Jan 2000 73 25 6 7 3 1 1 0 116

Jan 2001 61 33 4 7 3 0 2 0 110

Feb 2002 48 11 3 3 0 0 0 0 65

Feb 2003 57 30 4 14 2 0 0 0 107

Feb 2004 39 22 6 7 1 0 0 0 75

Feb 2005 33 13 9 7 2 0 0 0 64

Feb 2006 26 5 7 4 1 0 0 0 43

Feb 2007 22 5 6 4 1 0 0 0 38

Feb 2008 20 17 7 5 5 0 0 0 54

Feb 2009 17 14 6 4 5 0 0 0 46

Feb 2010 33 25 13 10 6 0 0 0 87

Feb 2011 37 26 8 6 3 0 0 0 80

Feb 2012 31 19 6 4 1 4 0 4 69

Aug 2012 26 22 15 4 4 2 1 4 78

Nov 2012 26 27 15 7 6 4 1 4 90

Feb 2013 31 28 18 8 7 4 1 4 101

May 2013 29 25 16 10 8 3 1 4 96

Aug 2013 27 30 16 9 10 3 1 0 96

Nov 2013 32 29 16 9 9 3 1 0 99

Feb 2014 31 28 13 6 5 1 1 0 85

May 2014 30 27 13 7 5 1 0 0 83

Aug 2014 - Worldwide 28 28 15 7 5 2 0 0 85

Aug 2014 – U.S. 24 25 13 6 3 1 0 0 72

Aug 2014 – Foreign 4 3 2 1 2 1 0 0 13

Avg. Age - Worldwide 1978 1977 1968 1971 1977 1974 0 0

Avg. Age – U.S. 1979 1977 1967 1967 1958 1966 0 0

Avg. Age – Foreign 1973 1975 1979 1993 2005 1981 0 0

For Charter - Worldwide 7 10 6 0 0 0 0 0 23

For Charter – U.S. 6 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 15

For Charter - Foreign 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 8

Up Since Last Report Down Since Last Report Not included though in the list are those vessels, which are not officially on the market, but could be developed on a private and confidential basis.

Market Overview Of the 12,730 vessels (excluding barges) Marcon currently tracks, 681 are inland river pushboats with 85 officially on the market for sale (72 U.S. flag and 13 foreign flag). Fifteen of the boats with age listed were built within the last ten years. 42 boats are forty-five years of age or older with the oldest listed built in 1939. This is counter-balanced by five 660-4,500BHP newbuildings that were scheduled for delivery in 2013.

Marcon International, Inc. Inland Push Boat Market Report – August 2014

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Of the vessels listed for sale, CATs engines are most popular with machinery in 20 vessels. These are followed by Cummins in 17, General Motor / Detroit Diesels in 13, EMDs in 10, and 11 with other engine types. Naturally, most inland river pushboats we have listed for sale are located in the U.S. with 71 vessels or 84%; followed by 10 or 12% in Europe, one each in Canada, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and undisclosed location. Actual sale prices of all vessels and barges sold by Marcon so far in 2014 have averaged 89.29% of asking prices, compared to 2013’s 87.07%, 2012’s 81.79% and 2011’s average 93.03%. Average asking prices and price indications have remained steady since our last report. We continue to see a limited number of new listings, though the number of current listings is indicative of a normal market. The market outlook is stable and growing since our last report. There are always a few vessels unofficially on the market, so buyers should contact Marcon with specific requirements. Marcon currently has 23 inland river pushboats listed for charter - eight foreign and 15 in the U.S.

Marcon’s Market Comments 2014 is turning out to be a strong year for the inland river market in the US. Despite cold temperatures with icy conditions in the first quarter, tons moved have already passed 2013 levels. Barge rates for grain transportation are expected to break records. Given the strong market and high rates, the sale and purchase market for pushboats and river barges remains stable with steady to higher prices even for older tonnage. It remains a good time to market medium to older age barges and pushboats to take advantage of the current market in the US. Good inland deck barges also remain in demand for domestic and international construction projects.

Marcon’s Recent Sales Westoil Marine Services Inc. has sold their single-hull, U.S. flag, 10,000bbl capacity inland tank barge “Meghan 102” (ex-Phoenix 102, Hull 91) to private U.S. West Coast buyers. Built in 1980 by C&M Shipbuilding of Orange, Texas, the 145.0’ long x 50.0’ wide x 9.5’ deep barge has six cargo tanks fitted with heating coils, two Byron Jackson 8” deepwell cargo pumps, internal cargo piping, hydraulic hose handling boom and a 12kW Lister generator. The 1,140tdw barge is U.S. Coast Guard Certified to carry Grade “D” and lower petroleum products, but her OPA’90

retirement date is coming due the end of this year. With her 7/16” hull, relative wide beam to length ratio, shallow draft and single raised rake, the barge was an excellent candidate for conversion to alternate non-liquid service. The barge has been cleaned and delivered to the new owner who intends to convert her. This is just one of several successful sale and purchase transactions that Marcon has been involved in with both the buyer and seller over many years, and the second time Marcon has been involved in the sale and delivery of this barge – the first being in the early 1980s when this barge and her sister were brought around from the U.S. Gulf to the Pacific Northwest. Marcon acted as sole broker in this transaction.

A full list of Marcon sales for 2014 and past years can be found on our website at www.marcon.com under Sales Reports.

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Grain Transportation Report 2014 Fall Grain Transportation Situation and Outlook The outlook for U.S. grain transportation service this fall is mixed, with rail, barge, and truck transportation costs increasing, but ocean rates remaining low. USDA is expecting the second consecutive bumper corn and soybean harvest and a significant drop in commodity prices. Lower corn prices are expected to increase domestic use, but exports are expected to be lower due to higher global carry-in stocks. Demand for U.S. soybeans, however, is expected to be higher both in the United States and abroad. Competition from the South American soybean harvest, which usually constrains U.S. soybean exports, does not begin until spring. Transportation demand for soybeans this fall could be as strong as last year, both for domestic and foreign markets. According to USDA’s modal share analysis, increased domestic demand is likely to increase demand for trucking services and increased soybean exports are expected to increase demand for rail and barge service. Despite recent rail service problems, the United States is expected to maintain its lead in terms of predictability of delivery. Adequate river levels should help barge grain movements, although at higher costs. Ocean freight rates are expected to remain low, and lower diesel prices could moderate truck rate increases that typically occur during harvest. Record Crop Production; Domestic Demand to Increase, Exports to Decrease According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report from USDA, U.S. farmers are expected to produce a record 20.3 billion bushels (bbu) of corn, soybeans, and wheat in 2014/15 marketing year. Despite the bumper crop and prices that could be 15 to 30% lower than last year, USDA projects grain exports in 2014/15 to drop to 4.35 bbu, down 8% from its estimated 2013/14 exports of 4.7 bbu. Domestic demand of all three crops, however, is projected to increase by 2%. More specifically, corn usage, a record 13.6 bbu, is expected to be just 5 million bushels higher than last year because export prospects remain limited by large carry-in stocks in other countries. Lower prices could help profit margins for domestic feed, ethanol, and sweetener sectors, pushing domestic demand higher than last year by 170 mbu. The soybean crop is expected to reach a record 3.9 bbu, with exports and domestic use reaching a record level based on lower prices. USDA also raised China’s total soybean import demand estimate by 1 million metric tons (mmt) to 74 mmt, which is 5 mmt higher than in 2013/14. Last year, China purchased almost 28 mmt of U.S. soybeans, or 40% of the estimated total import demand. Approximately 62% of U.S soybean exports in 2013/14 were bound for China. Wheat exports are expected to be much lower than last year due to larger global stocks and increased competition. A recent study conducted by U.S. Soy Transportation Coalition concluded that in terms of predictability of delivery, U.S. shipments arrive within 3 days of expected arrival date; Argentina – 7 days; Brazil – 15 days.

Rail Costs Remain High; Shippers Expect Service Issues Bids in the secondary railcar market have remained high in anticipation of continued rail service problems. Shuttle bids for BNSF Railway’s (BNSF) guaranteed service averaged $4,100 per car for the week of September 18, the highest since March. Railroads have indicated the network is unlikely to recover until 2015 or 2016. Some shippers expect service problems to worsen as soon as the railroads are hit with the demands from this year’s harvest. BNSF and CP’s latest weekly status updates to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) show the rail backlog has not gone away and has even started increasing again for BNSF. However, BNSF

stated in its fall service letter to the STB that customers could expect service improvements going forward. BNSF plans to run a record number of shuttles to accommodate this year’s potentially record harvest.


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Canadian Pacific Railway’s (CP) fall service letter announced it was current with customer demand and would have older grain car orders cleared by October 1, with the possible exception of some remaining North Dakota grain orders. CP also recently announced its plan to invest $500 million on its U.S. network, including $184 million to increase capacity. Capacity investments on BNSF are already underway. Bulk Vessel and Ocean Freight Rates Expected to Remain Low as Vessel Fleet Size Grows Ocean rates for shipping bulk commodities, including grain, are currently low and are likely to remain moderate during the fall harvest, given the existing excess vessel supply that persists in the market. During August, the cost of shipping bulk grain from the U.S. Gulf to Japan was $43.20 per metric ton (mt), a 24-percent decline since January, a 5% decline from the same period last year, and an 18% decline from the 4-year average. The cost of shipping from the Pacific Northwest was $24.05 per mt, a 15-percent decline since January, a 2% decline from the same period last year, and a 17% decline from the 4-year average. Meanwhile, the dry bulk vessel fleet continues to increase in size even as ocean freight rates continue to fall. According to a June report by O’Neil Commodity Consulting, the dry bulk fleet is estimated to grow by 5% this year as 52 million deadweight tons (mdwt) of capacity are added to the fleet (GTR, dated 7/24/14). As of June, 1,989 new vessels (163 mdwt) were on the order book. Most of the newly ordered vessels are Panamax, the type typically used to transport grains, and that segment is growing at a record pace. The fleet size is currently 191 mdwt, and growing at 9% year to year. If the current growth rate persists, it is likely that the fleet size will reach 200 mdwt by the end of the year. Barge Volumes and Rates are Increasing Year-to-date grain barge tonnages are 30% higher than the 3-year average and the highest since 2010. As of September 13, year-to-date movements of 24 million tons match last year’s annual total. Grain movements are up for the year despite above-average ice accumulations in the early part of the year and flooding during the summer that disrupted navigation. Frequent rains have increased Mississippi River levels at St. Louis, MO, and are well above the average level and above the drought conditions during 2012 (see figure 3). With continued adequate river levels and record crops, barge operators expect strong demand for their services during this year’s harvest. October barge rates are expected to be significantly higher than average. For example, rates from Minneapolis-St. Paul to New Orleans are $50.02 per ton. For October at this location, this rate is 40% higher than the 5-year average of $35.48 per ton and higher than the record of $45.25 per ton in mid-October in 2010. Barge service in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area usually closes by Thanksgiving due to the beginning of ice accumulations. Barge availability and high rates may be a concern in this area, especially if there is a delayed harvest and earlier-than-normal freezing temperatures. Lower Diesel Prices Could Moderate Truck Rate Increases Typically Seen During Harvest The 5-year average diesel prices typically increase from mid-July through mid-September, followed by a slight dip in October, then an increase through the end of November. Diesel fuel production competes with heating oil production during the cold winter months, pushing up diesel fuel prices. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), diesel fuel prices averaged $3.92 per gallon in 2013, but could fall to an average of $3.86 per gallon in 2014 and to $3.82 per gallon in 2015. Truck usage and rates generally increase during the third quarter, which is the beginning of harvest season for some States. The truck usage index that tracks the trends of truck utilization at grain elevators shows a 1% increase from the second quarter for the Midwest region. The 5-year average grain truck rate for a truckload traveling 100 miles was $2.98 per mile during the third quarter, compared to $2.56 during the second quarter, a 16% increase. The truck availability index also indicated that most elevators perceived hiring of trucks was more difficult during the third quarter, compared to the second quarter. In general, truck usage and truck rates fall after the third quarter peak. [email protected]


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Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center Monthly Tonnage – Internal U.S. Waters

Under U.S. law, vessel operators must report domestic waterborne commercial movements to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. August’s 53.2 million short tons of commodities carried on internal U.S. Waterways was up 22.77% from April’s 42.6 million tons and was higher than August 2013’s tonnage of 37.4 million tons. August 2014 is the highest August movement since the 54.3 million recorded in August 1998. A new model was introduced recently resulting in the separation of petroleum and chemical indicators. In August, 16.1 million tons of petroleum were carried, up from April’s 14.2 million and up 16.67% from August 2013’s 13.8 million tons. Chemicals moved decreased in August to 4.3 million tons from April’s 4.8 million and was the same as August 2013. 12.5 million tons of Coal & Coke were hauled, the lowest tonnage for August since before 2010, and was lower than April’s 12.9 million tons and

August 2013’s 13.0 million tons. 6.5 million tons of Farm and Food Products shipments were lower than April’s 7.4 million tons and higher than August 2013’s 5.3 million tons. The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 0.6% in August from July, rising for the second consecutive month, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) released October 8th. The August 2014 index level (120.9) was 27.8% above the April 2009 low during the most recent recession. The level of freight shipments in August measured by the Freight TSI (120.9) reached its all-time high. BTS’ TSI records begin in 2000. The July index was revised to 120.1 from 119.6 in last month’s release. Monthly numbers for February through June were revised up slightly. The Freight TSI measures the month-to-month changes in freight shipments by mode of transportation in tons and ton-miles, which are combined into one index. The index measures the output of the for-hire freight transportation industry and consists of data from for-hire trucking, rail, inland waterways, pipelines and air freight. The increase in freight in August was driven by continued gains in trucking and water, and by pipelines, which rebounded from a July decline. Rail and air gave back some July gains. The rise in freight took place despite a decline in industrial production, but accompanied growth in personal income and in inventories of manufactured goods. Overall employment grew, as did transportation employment, although more slowly. August was the third month in which the Freight TSI exceeded the levels that had been attained prior to the weather-related downturn in the early part of the year to reach its highest level ever. The increase in the index continues the return to growth after the decline in June. After dipping to 94.6 in April 2009, the index rose by 27.8% in the succeeding 64 months. Freight shipments in August 2014 (120.9) were 27.8% higher than the recent low in April 2009 during the recession (94.6). The August 2014 level is the all-time highest level that the freight index has reached. Freight shipments measured by the index were up 1.5% in August compared to the end of 2013. Freight shipments are up 21.8% in the five years from the post-recession level of August 2009 and are up 9.8% in the 10 years from August 2004. August 2014 freight shipments were up 3.8% from August 2013.

Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System’s year-to-date as of September 2014 cargo for Montreal / Lake Ontario and the Welland Canal was 24,431 thousand tons, up 4.96% from 2013 with iron ore (-27.37%), coal (-16.18%) and liquid bulk (-11.48%) down. General cargo was up 79.07% to 1,943 thousand tonnes from 1,123 thousand tonnes, followed by grain up 69.69% (6,757 vs. 3,982 thousand tonnes). Dry bulk was also up, but by a modest 3.27% to 5,911 from 5,723 thousand tonnes. Total transits were up slightly from 2,526 to 2,546 year-to-date.


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According to the Lake Carriers’ Association, U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters moved 11 million tons of cargo in August, their second-highest monthly total in two years. The August float, while down 3.2% from July, also represents an increase of 5% compared to a year ago. Iron ore for steel production totaled 5.5 million tons, an increase of 23% compared to a year ago. Higher water levels again allowed some cargos to approach 70,000 tons, but with 18 million cubic yards of sediment clogging ports and waterways, the industry continues to surrender carrying capacity to the dredging crisis. The top ore loads in August were still about 3,000 tons short of what vessels were carrying in 1997, a period of near record-high water levels. Coal cargos totaled 2 million tons, a decrease of 19% compared to a year ago. Loadings at Lake Michigan and Lake Erie ports were largely unchanged from a year ago, but shipments from Lake Superior ports fell by 25%. Shipments of limestone totaled 2.8 million tons, a decrease of 7% compared to last year. Year-to-date, U.S.-flag cargo movement stands at 49.4 million tons, a decrease of 7.7% compared to a year ago. Higher water levels and increased vessel utilization rates are allowing the fleet to narrow the gap between this year and last caused by the brutal winter of 2013/2014. At the end of April, for example, U.S.-flag cargo movement was 45% off the previous year’s pace. However, Great Lakes water levels normally begin their seasonal decline in the fall, so going forward, loads will likely be smaller. Lake Carriers’ Association represents 17 American companies that operate 57 U.S.-flag vessels on the Great Lakes that carry the raw materials that drive the nation’s economy: iron ore and fluxstone for the steel industry, aggregate and cement for the construction industry, coal for power generation, as well as salt, sand and grain. Collectively, these vessels can transport more than 115 million tons of cargo per year.

Bunker Prices Worldwide Continued good news for vessel operators looking to get a bit of a break on their operating costs as the cost of bunkers continues to slide – even for those taking on fuel in Fujairah where MGO prices slipped US$ 2.00 per metric ton from US$ 978.00/mt in July to an average of US$ 976.00/mt over the month of August. This is the lowest average

monthly price paid for MGO in that port since February 2011 when MGO averaged US$ 949.00/mt. MGO prices were also down at the other ports covered ranging from US$ 7.50 in Houston to US$ 20.00 per metric ton in Rotterdam. Houston averaged US$ 976.00 in August vs. US$ 978.00 the previous month. Rotterdam was at US$ 842.50 (US$ 862.50) and MGO in Singapore was US$ 874.50 (US 892.00). Figures are not yet available yet for 3Q 2014, but in the United States, Kirby Corporation’s average 252 towboats operating with their 874 inland tank barges on inland waterways of the U.S. average cost per gallon for fuel consumed during second quarter 2014 was US$ 3.18 per U.S. gallon compared to US$ 3.13/gallon for first quarter 2014 and US$ 3.22/gallon during the comparable second quarter 2013. During that period of time their inland tank barge utilization remained in the 90 – 95% range as

demand for marine transport of petrochemicals, black oil, including crude oil, and refined petroleum products on inland waterways remained strong. It is expected utilization will remain strong throughout the third quarter and I hope that we will see a reduction in the price of diesel on U.S. inland waterways reported during the third quarterly reporting period. Not all operators though on the U.S. West Coast are getting enjoyment out of lower fuel prices – especially in the Pacific Northwest. OPIS contract average weekly prices of ultra-low sulphur diesel for the week ending 29

th August were at US$ 3.25 per U.S. gallon in Seattle

(compared to US$ 3.11/gal the week ending 1st August). Fuel in

Portland, Oregon was at US$ 3.28/gal (US$ 3.13/gal). Prices for diesel in both ports continued to climb the first week of September to US$ 3.38/gal and US$ 3.40/gal respectively. Tug companies in California did manage to save a couple cents per gallon when topping off tanks. Diesel in San Francisco was US$ 3.10/gal down from the US$ 3.12/gal average paid the beginning of the month and Los Angeles / Long Beach / El Segundo was at US$ 3.13/gal down from US$ 3.15/gal over the same time period and prices fell slightly during the first week of September to US$ 3.08/gal and US$ 3.12/gal in the respective ports.


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According to the Paris-based, International Energy Agency’s “Oil Market Report”, crude prices fell in July and early August as weak OECD refinery runs in June offset concerns about escalating conflicts in Iraq, Libya and Ukraine. At the time of writing, ICE Brent was below $105/bbl on hopes that U.S. air strikes would lower disruption risks in major OPEC producer Iraq. WTI was around $98/bbl. Global oil demand growth forecast for 2014 has been lowered to 1.0mb/d on lower-than-expected 2Q14 deliveries and a weaker GDP outlook from the IMF. Growth is set to accelerate to 1.3mb/d in 2015 as the economy improves. Baseline demand estimates have been raised to reflect new 2012 non-OECD annual data. IEA’s “Medium Term Oil Market Report” for 2014 with market analysis and forecasts to 2019 can be downloaded from their website.

The market's perception of reduced risk to Iraqi oil exports and news regarding increasing Libyan oil exports contributed to a drop in the Brent crude oil spot price to an average of $107 per barrel (bbl) in July, $5/bbl lower than the June average. The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects Brent crude oil prices to average $107/bbl over the second half of 2014 and $105/bbl in 2015. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices fell from an average of $106/bbl in June to $104/bbl in July, despite record levels of U.S. demand for crude oil. The WTI discount to Brent, which averaged $11/bbl in 2013, is expected to average $8/bbl and $9/bbl in 2014 and 2015, respectively, both $1/bbl lower than projected in the Energy Information Administration’s last month's “Short-Term Energy Outlook”. U.S. total crude oil production averaged an estimated 8.5 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in July, the highest monthly level of production since April 1987. U. S. total crude oil production, which averaged 7.5 million bbl/d in 2013, is expected to average 8.5 million bbl/d in 2014 and 9.3 million bbl/d in 2015. The 2015 forecast represents the highest annual average level of oil production since 1972. Natural gas plant liquids production increases from an average of 2.6 million bbl/d in 2013 to 3.1 million bbl/d in 2015. The growth in domestic production has contributed to a significant decline in petroleum imports. The share of total U.S. petroleum and other liquids consumption met by net imports fell from 60% in 2005 to an average of 33% in 2013. EIA expects the net import share to decline to 22% in 2015, which would be the lowest level since 1970.

Shipyard News & Newbuildings With a several vessels from push boats to OSVs delivered, Joe Gregory’s New Generation Shipyard in Houma Louisiana, is now a well-recognized shipyard. Early this summer the yard delivered one of their signature 72 x 30-foot pushboats with a sister-ship well on the way for an September delivery. “Leisa Gail Strafuss” carries the well known Blessey Marine stack logo and is well sized and fitted out for pushing fuel barges in both canals along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River system. A pair of grid-cooled Cummins K38-M main engines provides main power. Recognized as the industry standard for towboats of this size, the engines each deliver 1,000HP at 1,800RPM to Kahlenberge 72 x 58-inch propellers on 7-inch shafts through Twin Disc MG540 gears with ratios of 5.96:1. The sister-ship, to be named “Ben Strafuss” and also for Blessey has the Cummins same main engine package. Both vessels will also be fitted with a pair of 85kW

Cummins-powered generator sets. A third vessel with a new four-cabin design by New Generation is also under contract for a December 2014 delivery. (Cummins Hotips#734 July 2014. Photos courtesy of New Generation Shipbuilding.)

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5th July 2014 was a clear milestone for the inland waterway logistics with the second two of eight total Robert Allan designed and UZMAR built SDP 4600 Pushboats’ christening ceremony at UZMAR shipyard; Kocaeli, Turkey. Hidrovias do Brasil S.A. 2013 ordered, “HB Phoenix Asuncion-Py” and “HB Lynx Asuncion-Py” represent a new generation of advance powerful and environmental friendly shallow draft river pushboats designed for South America inland waterways logistics. The Robert Allan Ltd. designed and Vienna Model Basin optimised total eight push boats package is specifically customised for Hidrovias do Brasil S.A., which is a river iron ore transport subcontractor company for Vale. The unbeatable combination of power and manoeuvrability applied UZMAR SDP 4600 Pushboat in the 69T bollard pull range is more sophisticated than its predecessors. The RAL endurable design was not simply a regular pushboat where the high technology brings the future forward. Increased fuel efficiency and safety innovative SDP 4600 is pushing the boundaries. The main concerns of the ship operator were shorter river voyage times with sophisticated power management technology, shallow draft with increased deadweight of speed, improved sea keeping ability, increased crew comfort, higher escort force performance, high propulsion technology, greater endurance, low emissions and low fuel consumption. The vessels will be used for inland waterways logistics from Colombia in Brazil to Argentina and/or Uruguay through the Paraguay-Parana waterway. The total distance is over 2,500km, much of it navigating through extremely curvy river sections which make excellent manoeuvrability a necessity. An additional crash stop requirement of 2.5 flotilla length proved to be a guiding factor. In order to meet the required throughput, eight push-boats will be constructed. The flotillas will consist of one push-boat pushing 16 barges, with a total capacity of 40,000dwt. The operation will be a 24 hours per day, 11 months per year operation with minimum downtime. UZMAR worked with Robert Allan Ltd, which has extensive experience in the design of powerful and manoeuvrable river tugs. In order to meet demands for manoeuvrability maximized fuel economy and to comply with the crash stop requirement, extensive CFD analysis was performed by Robert Allan Ltd. As a result, the hull shape, tunnel geometry and propulsive components have been optimized for those specific requirements. This was then verified by a series of model tests conducted at the Vienna Model Basin in Austria. The result of the deep researches created the new generation pushboat which is a 45.6m LOA, 16.5m beam, 2.1m draft at the dry season and 2.4m draft at the wet season 7,200BHP diesel-electric HFO powered push-boat with azimuth drives and propellers in nozzles configured for shallow water operation. The DE system is an AC variable RPM controlled designed and integrated by approved ABB system integrator Elkon / Imtech with complete ABB components. During the sea trials, max bollard pull of 69 tons and speed of 13.2kns are performed. Besides, due to UZMAR's sophisticated engineering and construction applications the estimated vessel lightweight is achieved at 97% accuracy. UZMAR SDP 4600 Pushboat is a strong contribution to Hidrovias do Brasil’s dedicated strategy of developing a modern and internationally competitive inland waterways logistics. Some highlights of the new born magic: improved sea keeping, towing capabilities and a new hull form for shallow sailing draft is promising the future tech today. To improve the sea keeping and towing capabilities in shallow draft conditions, UZMAR and RA conducted extensive R&D, as well as Vienna Model Basin in Austria. The Pushboat has a completely revised hull form with a perfected dimensions and lightened hull and accommodation. The diesel electric system is designed and manufactured by Turkey's leading ship electrical engineering and manufacturing company ELKON with ABB power electronics and supervision, which is a member of IMTECHGroup. These high-performance push boats are propelled by a state of the art diesel-electric propulsion system, with three main diesel generator sets providing 3 x 1,710ekW of power to 3 x 1,600kW motors, each driving a Schottel SRP 1215 Z-drive with nozzle modified for shallow draft operation. The major electric components (AFE drives, propulsion motors, generators, etc.) are ABB components, supplied by Elkon, while the generator engines are three Wärtsilä 9L20, medium speed, each producing 1,800bkW at 1,000RPM. Shortly, the system works as follows: when a low level sailing speed/power required on board, the first engine starts at full load where the Verified Frequency Drivers separates the power to the propellers evenly. Nevertheless, if the power requirement reaches up to 40%, the second engine starts to feed up the propellers, the third engine follows this routine when the power requirement reaches to 70%. This modification allows high fuel efficiency and longer life circle for the main engines and low CO2, NOx, SOx and PM emissions. UZMAR reached the Crash Stop Requirement with adopting the Frequency Mode Effect Analyses, all possible emergency scenarios are analysed and installed to the system and examined on board. These push boats will run on HFO, with the ability to operate on MDO, if needed. Each push boat has a total fuel capacity of 500m3 of HFO and 30m3 of MDO, and a ballast capacity of 400m3. The potable water capacity of 34m3 is supplemented by two onboard flash evaporator units.


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The vessel is outfitted for a maximum complement of 18 persons, with six single and six double cabins spread over two deckhouse levels. Above a large wheelhouse with unobstructed 360° view allows operators excellent visibility of the barge convoy ahead as well as supervising barge connection work taking place on the raised forecastle deck. This accommodation layout has improved crew comfort and she is built to comply with the very latest IMO and MLC 2006 crew and comfort regulations. Noise and vibration levels are kept to a minimum due to flexibly mounted main engines and flexible drive couplings. The accommodation and wheelhouse have a floating floor to keep noise levels within lowest dB and vibration levels to a minimum.

Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc., Bayou La Batre, AL, in July delivered the fourth in a series of 74’ towboats to Canal Barge Company, Inc. of New Orleans, LA. The “Jane Merrick” is 74’ long with a 32’6” beam and an 8’6” draft. Designed by Marine Design, Inc. of Gulf Breeze, Florida, the vessel is capable of pushing fully loaded fuel barges at 10 knots. Its 2,000HP is provided by Cummins K38M, tier II 12 cylinder marine propulsion engines, and drives 74” Kahlenberg propellers through Reintjes WAF 562 reduction gears. There are comfortable accommodations for six personnel plus the Captain. Ship’s power is generated by two 85kW Cummins generators.

Horizon Shipbuilding specializes in the design and construction of ships, boats, and barges up to 300’ in length and 1500 tons launch weight for domestic and international clients. Its proven customer base includes the inland river towboat and barge industry, offshore oil industry, cruise and diving industry, and United States federal and state governments, as well as foreign clients. Following is a list of pushboats and towboats on order at U.S. shipyards per Marine Log and Colton Co. as of August 1, 2014. The list shows 29 boats on order, a five vessel decrease since our last report in May. Per Marine Log, there are eight boats on order for the U.S. Navy from the Canadian shipyard, Metalcraft Marine in Kingston, Ontario.

Vessel Type Customer Name Description Delivery

A&B Industries, Amelia LA

Towboat CLM Towing Capt. Thomas Paul 2014

Central Gulf SY, New Iberia LA

Towboat Settoon Towing 2014

Eastern Shipbuilding, Panama City FL

Towboat Florida Marine 2,600 hp 2013




Gulf Island, Houma LA

Towboat Hunter Marine 155-ft. 2013

Marine Builders, Utica IN

Towboat Carlisle & Bray Enterprise 2,600 hp 2014

Towboat Carlisle & Bray Discovery 2,600 hp 2014

Towboat Golding BL Sam Golding 2,000 hp 2014

Towboat Golding BL Alice Golding 2,000 hp 2014

Towboat Golding BL 2,000 hp 14-Jul

Master Marine, Bayou La Batre AL

Towboat Marquette Tptn. 2,000-hp 14-Dec

Towboat Marquette Tptn. 2,000-hp 14-Jun

Towboat Marquette Tptn. 2,000-hp 14-Dec

Nichols Boats, Greenville MS

Towboat JANTRAN 4,000 hp 14-May

Towboat JANTRAN 4,000 hp 14-Jul

Towboat Magnolia Marine Kathy Azlin 3,000 hp 14-Sep

Towboat Magnolia Marine Margaret Ann 3,000 hp 2014

Towboat Magnolia Marine Deborah Miles 3,000 hp 2014


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Raymond Assoc, Bayou La Batre AL

Towboat SCF Marine SCF Mariner 2,400 hp 2014

Towboat SCF Marine SCF Vision 2,400 hp 2014

Towboat SCF Marine SCF Safety Spirit 2,400 hp 2014

Towboat SCF Marine SCF Leader 2,400 hp 2014

Towboat SCF Marine SCF Endeavor 2,400 hp 2014

Steiner Shipyard, Bayou La Batre AL

Towboat Southern Towing Capt. H. R. Kirtley 3,200 hp 14-Dec

Vigor Fab, Portland OR

Towboat Tidewater Barge Line 4,500-hp 2015

Towboat Tidewater Barge Line 4,500-hp 2015

Towboat Tidewater Barge Line 4,500-hp

Metalcraft Marine, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Towboat U.S. Navy 8 boats 30 ft. 2015

Featured Listings For Sale Direct from Owners File: TP42149 Push Boat: 148.0' loa x 30.0' beam x 9.2' depth x 9.20' loaded draft. Built in 1969 by Nashville Bridge Co. U.S. flag. GRT: 338. FO: 50,000g. FW: 10,000g. Main Engines: 2 x GM 12-645E5 total 4,200BHP. 108" - 89" prop(s). Abt 39,000hrs each main. Genset(s): 2 - 99kW Detroit. Pusher tug. Prefers to sell out of US registry. U.S. Gulf Coast.

File: TP30092 Push Boat: 92.0' loa x 30.0' beam x 9.5' depth. Built in 1972 by Halter Marine; Lockport, LA. U.S. flag. GRT: 242. FO: 30,000g. FW: 7,000g. BW: 20,000g. Winch: 2 - 60T hydraulic Beebe deck. Main Engines: 2 x EMD 12-645E2E6 total 3,000BHP. FP prop(s). Speed about 10kn free. Genset(s): 2 - 50kW / GM 4-71. Quarters: 4 staterooms 7 bunks. Air Conditioned. Galley. Twin push knees: 23' (outside width) x 19' (inside width) x 23' (high). Height of eye 45' from upper and 30' from lower pilothouse. 53' highest fixed point. Laid up. Owners stripping vessel preparing to scrap. Will still consider “as is, where is” offers. U.S. Northeast.

File: TP24130 Push Boat: 131.1' loa x 30.8' beam x 10.7' depth x 7.00' loaded draft. Built in 1958 by Verret Shipyard; Plaquemine, LA. Rebuilt: 1991. U.S. flag. GRT: 494. FO: 42,000g. FW: 3,300g. Main Engines: 2 x EMD 12-645CE2 total 2,600BHP. Last Overhauled: 1/91. 90" - 89" prop(s). All main & generator engines overhauled 01/91. Spares. Genset(s): 2 - 99kW John Deere. Two steering & two flanking rudders. Hull blasted & painted 1/91. New hull bottoms & Fernstrum coolers 01/92. Prefers to sell out of US registry. U.S. Gulf Coast. File: TP24101 Push Boat: 100.0' loa x 30.0' beam x 9.6' depth. Built in 1969 by Superior Boat Works Inc. U.S. flag. GRT: 323. Main Engines: 2 x CAT 3512 total 2,400BHP. M/E repowered in 1995. Inland towboat. May be developed for sale, subject to availability. U.S. Gulf Coast. File: TP18088 Push Boat: 85.0' loa x 28.0' beam x 10.3' depth x 7.00' light draft x 9.00' loaded draft. Built in 1964 by Southern Shipbuilding. U.S. flag. GRT: 196. FO: 32,000g. FW: 4,000g. Winch: 2 - 40T Nabrico push + 10HP bow capstan; 15HP stern capstan. Main Engines: 2 x CAT D398 total 1,700BHP. 76" x 72" 4-blade S/S prop(s). PME -

Rebuilt 2007, now 5,268hrs; SME - runs but high hours. Genset(s): 2 - 60kW / GM6-71. Quarters: 6 berths (5 staterooms). Air Conditioned. Galley. Eye level 34'. Two steering / two flanking rudders. Reportedly in good overall condition. Keel coolers. Working boat but can be developed for sale. Electrical fire January 2012. All new switch gear, motor starters and wiring up to deck level 3. Generators pulled, dipped & baked. New marine sanitation system and both gensets removed and renewed. Cost in excess of US$ 300,000. U.S. East Coast.


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File: TP17028 Push Boat: 90.0' loa x 28.5' beam x 10.5' depth x 9.00' loaded draft. Built in 1968 by Jeffboat; Jeffersonville, IN. U.S. flag. GRT: 218. Class: Originally built to ABS Loadline requirements. FO: 28,000g. FW: 19T. BW: 6T. Winch: Smatco 44-DTS-75 face winches. Main Engines: 2 x CAT D398 total 1,800BHP. 2 - 75" x 56" SS 4 - BLD prop(s). 2 main and 2 flanking rudders. Abt 4,000hrs on each main. Genset(s): 2 - 99kW John Deere. Quarters: 7 in 4 cabins. Air Conditioned. Galley. Coastal type towboat semi V-shaped bottom with flanking rudders. Five deck boat with 46' height of eye. Works 2-300' barges. Prefers to sell out of US registry. U.S. Gulf Coast.

File: TP11057 Push Boat: 57.6' loa x 17.3' beam x 6.2' depth x 5.00' loaded draft. Built in 1957 by Nichols Boat Works Co. Rebuilt: 2007. U.S. flag. GRT: 45. Main Engines: 2 x Cummins QSX total 900BHP. 2 - 48" x 44" 4-blade Bronze prop(s) on 4 1/2" SS shaft(s). Re-powered 2009 / Tier 2. Genset(s): 2 - 20kW / Onan; 1 - 8kW / Kubota. Quarters: 4. Air Conditioned. Galley. Model bow, shallow draft tug with one push knee. Complete rebuild in 2007 included taking the boat down to bare metal and rebuilding with new wiring, cabinets, controls, coatings, etc. New Tier, zero hour, Cummins main engines installed in 2009. New SS bulwarks & H bitts. New propellers, shafts, two trailing rudders, Fernstrum keel coolers (awaiting installation), manual barge winches,

new D rubber all around, Baier flush mount hatch covers, jog lever steering, Mathers controls. Turnkey vessel in very good working condition. U.S. West Coast. File: TP07268 Push Boat: 68.0' loa x 22.2' beam x 7.0' depth x 2.50' light draft x 3.00' loaded draft. Built in 1979 by Ritchie, AK. U.S. flag. GRT: 125. Class: Last Drydocked May 2013. FO: 4,000g. FW: 500g. Winch: 4 Beebe winches (manual). Main Engines: 2 x GM 12V71 total 680BHP. 40" x 30" Stainless 4-blade prop(s) on 3" shaft(s). M/Es rebuilt May 2013. Genset(s): 1 - 30kW / John Deere & 1 - 20kW / GM2-71. Quarters: 6-8 people. Galley. Wood pilot house. Steel hull. Push boat design. Push knees. 40' highest fixed point. Upper pilot house. Keel coolers. U.S. Northwest. File: TP12057 Push Boat: 55.5' loa x 22.0' beam x 8.6' depth x 6.00' light draft x 7.00' loaded draft. Built in 1976 by Garber Shipyard. U.S. flag. GRT: 83. Class: Coast Guard Approved. FO: 9,500g. FW: 6,000g. Winch: 20T / Nabrico. Main Engines: 2 x Cummins KTA1150 total 940BHP. 60" x 40" Stainless prop(s). Genset(s): 1 - 30kW / GM 3-71; 1 - 20kW / GM 3-71. Quarters: 3 berths in 2 cabins. Air Conditioned. Galley. Eye level 13'. Hull thickness 3/8". Reportedly completely gutted and rebuilt around 2008/9. U.S. Gulf Coast.

File: TP10064 Push Boat: 64.5' loa x 19.2' beam x 7.0' depth x 5.50' light draft x 7.20' loaded draft. Built in 1961 by J.F. Bellinger & Son; Jacksonville. Rebuilt: 1990. U.S. flag. GRT: 61. Class: Drydocked & refurbished 2008. FO: 5,000g. Winch: 2 - 40T barge forward with "H" bitt aft. Wire Capacity: 7/8". Main Engines: 2 x CAT 3408 total 850BHP. Last Overhauled: 1981. 58"x 42" bronze 4-blade prop(s) on 5" steel shaft(s). Speed about 11kn. Genset(s): Stbd 30kW / GM3-71; Port 20kW / GM2-53 110/220vAC 60Hz. Quarters: 5 bunks / 2 cabins. Air Conditioned. Galley. Inland & coastwise "V" bottom model bow towboat with push knees. Elliptical stern. Eye Level 22-23'. Main engines reported to be in good operable condition. 2 searchlights. Copy of May 2014 survey and photo on request. Keen seller. Call Marcon for price ideas. U.S. Southeast. Prompt.

File: TP09356 Push Boat: 56.0' loa x 21.0' beam x 8.0' depth x 6.00' light draft x 8.00' loaded draft. Built in 2002 by Merritt Is., FL. U.S. flag. GRT: 79. Class: Last dry-docked Nov. 2013. FO: 16,000g. FW: 2,500g. Winch: 2 - 60T mechanical bow. Main Engines: 2 x GM 12V92 total 930BHP. 2 - 60" x 48" FP prop(s) on 5" shaft(s). Speed about 7 on 40gph. Genset(s): 2 - 37kW / Kubota. Quarters: 4. Air Conditioned. Galley. Welded steel construction. Push knees forward. 2 steering and 2 flanking rudders. U.S. Northeast.


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File: TP06868 Push Boat: 68.0' loa x 24.0' beam x 7.3' depth. Built in 1972 by C.J. Langenfelder & Son, USA. U.S. flag. GRT: 84. FO: 10,700g. FW: 5,000g. Winch: 2 - 40T manual Nabrico. Main Engines: 2 x GM 12V71 total 680BHP. 2 - FP 52" x 38" 4-blade SS prop(s). Genset(s): 1 - 40kW / GM4-71 Delco; 1 - 30kW / Northern Lights Lugger. Quarters: 4 (2 staterooms). Air Conditioned. Galley. Lugger type (converted landing craft with push knees forward). Air Draft 34' (24' with mast down). Reportedly did work in 2009 maintenance / improvements after coming off a project. Includes new bilge system, pump & manifold, new fenders bow & stern, starboard gen removed dipped & baked. Stored out of the water and available for prompt sale. Price reduced. Keen seller. U.S. Northwest. $160,000.

See our website at www.marcon.com for the most recent inland river pushboat and barge listings. Call if you do not see what you are looking for. Many other boats are listed on a non-published basis.

We are interested in receiving information on any vessels surplus to your requirements that may be available for sale or charter on either a published or private and confidential basis. We are also interested in receiving press releases, news and comments about the industry on a regular basis for our market reports.

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