Tag: tugs
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Tuesday Feb 13–winter nor’easter
A winter nor’easter brought wind and snow to the region. Observable traffic was limited in poor visibility through the morning, but by afternoon the sun was out and the snow was quickly melting.
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Monday Feb 12–snow coming
New York City was bracing for significant snow fall Monday night, though the marine forecast was not very alarming, with winds gusting to just about 40 knots. Observed traffic included sugar, and empty cement and oil products barges.
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Wednesday Feb 7–presidential visit
Most of the action Wednesday was on East River, as President Biden arrived at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport on Pier 6. He headed from their by car to a campaign event on the Upper West Side.
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Tuesday Feb 6–morning rush
The North River got busy after sunrise Tuesday morning, with a cruise ship arriving and a fuel barge getting delivered at Pier 88 while tanker barges moved through.
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Saturday Feb 3–new or unusual
Saturday brought some new or less frequently seen travelers to the North River.
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Thursday Feb 1–new and not new
Thursday brought limited traffic but observations included a very familiar vessel and one not seen before.
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Wednesday January 31–fueling the north
Tanker barges headed north loaded with fuel Wednesday as temperatures continued to hover above freezing on the final day of January. A bulk ship headed for sea after unloading cement upstate.
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Thursday Jan 25–peering through fog
Warm moist air moved over the region midweek, producing a layer of fog as it came in contact with the cold water of the North River and limiting photographic opportunities.
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Monday Jan 22–moving product
North River traffic was off to a slow start Monday as temperatures finally climbed back above freezing. Reinauer ATBs were on the move bringing oil products such as heating oil, diesel and/or gasoline north. A well-dressed paddle boarder was out on the water.
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Saturday Jan 20–Waiting for ice
Cold temperatures lingered into the weekend, but ice has not yet reached the North River. Traffic Saturday was light.
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Thursday Jan 18–cold running
A return from warmer climes found the North River cold but not yet icy. Traffic was light and anchorages were empty south of Yonkers.
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Thursday Jan 11–after the storm
Vessels sheltering on the North River cleared out and went back to work as conditions improved and winds moderated. By Thursday evening, anchorages were empty again.
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Wednesday January 10–storm warning
Deteriorating weather conditions brought heavy traffic to the North River as ATBs and tugs with tanker barges sought out anchorage space and some specialized offshore vessels also came in to get out of the chop. Storm warning was in effect from 18:00 with gusts up to 60 knots and seas of 16 to 21 feet…
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Monday January 8–moving mud
The weekend departed with light traffic on the North River, as dredging scows continue to be towed down from Yonkers and tanker barges returned from fuel runs up north.
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January 4 2024–weather coming
Thursday started mild but by afternoon winds were gusting above 25 knots ahead of a winter storm coming this weekend. After a very quiet Wednesday, North River traffic picked up Thursday though still was below Tuesday’s heavy post-holiday volumes.
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Comings and goings
It has been a relatively quiet start to heating season as traffic on the North River has been light and temperatures have begun to climb again. The week passed with the typical ebb and flow of tugs and barges.
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A season of heating and leaves
As autumn temperatures arrive, the North River typically sees increased traffic as heating oil is stockpiled up north. Tanker barge traffic has been steady this past week, though not particularly heavy. The cruise terminal has also been busy as leaf watching voyages begin to run.
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