There was a proposal to build a similar facility here in Oregon using one of the reflection ponds near the old Trojan Power plant on the Columbia River. I even put a bid in to build the tug boats. And I know the backer even got bids from another builder for the tankers and cargo ships.

However after the lease on the property seemed like it was locked down, the whole proposal disappeared. I think part of it was the fact that the backer was not prepared for even just the costs of the ships. When I made inquiries into the lease, and the backer last year,... Absolutely no one seemed to want to talke about it.

I had heard that Sogreah had been one of the possible lessors, but at some point gave way to the person to whom I submitted constuction bids. Knowing Sogreah's background, I was disappointed that they did not further pursue the property lease, and constuction of the facility.

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Are you training as a tugboat operator, or part of a family business?
It looks like you have some great plans for your tug.

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See also
http://www.warsashacademy.co.uk/

Training Facilities
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