TowBoatUS Narragansett Bay

03/08/2025

It is with immense sadness that we share the passing of our company founder, John Andrews.

Far more than just starting our company, John was a founding father of our entire industry. From testifying on Capitol Hill in the 1980’s to being a founder and former Chairman of C-PORT, our National Trade Association, John was a leader and mentor to hundreds.

His loss will be deeply felt not just here in RI, but nationwide. He will be deeply missed, and impossible to replace.

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10/10/2024

Typically, our families would rather we’re home with them at night. But when you have a chance like this, we take them for a ride.

02/11/2024

Congratulations to North Robotics! We’re incredibly proud of the entire team, but especially proud of those that we’re lucky to have working with us here at TowBoatUS Rhode Island.

So, should you ever need to call us for assistance, rest assured that there’s a good chance that call will be answered by a State Robotics Champion.

Congrats to North Robotics Team 701 who won States and is headed to Nationals in Texas.

08/09/2023

08/03/2023

TowBoatUS RI co-owner Capt. Phil and his wife Emily are doing it again, folks. This time they’re running for the 2023 Team RMHC to raise money for Ronald McDonald House.

Visit the link below shared by our friends at Cardi’s to donate, and help the families this fantastic charity supports.

Our friends from Safe Sea are doing it again! Captain Phil LeBlanc, co-owner of Safe Sea, and his wife Emily will be running for the 2023 Team RMHC in Orlando, Florida! Team RMH is raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia. To support them, and their efforts, please visit bit.ly/3rVPqkk.

04/06/2023

TowBoatUS Rhode Island co-owner Phil LeBlanc, is gone again, training fellow towing companies and representing our industry.

11/17/2022

As part of his duties as Chairman of the marine assistance towing trade association, TowBoatUS Narragansett Bay co-owner Phil LeBlanc visited Capitol Hill last night to honor this year's AFRAS award winners.

09/28/2021

Congratulations to TowBoatUS Narragansett Bay co-owner Phil LeBlanc for his contribution to national boating safety and training.

Phil LeBlanc, C-PORT chairman, was honored today with the NASBLA Boat Operations and Training Program's Meritorious Service Award for his significant contribution to the BOAT program. Congratulations Phil!

06/06/2021

Every now and then, you get a chance to do something really cool. Occasionally, you even get to touch a piece of history.

Last night, Captains Phil and Bob were proud to assist US 55, better known as Stars & Stripes 87 off of a transport ship and into New England Boatworks.

This is the boat that traveled to the other side of the globe, and against all odds, reclaimed the America’s Cup for the USA.

She’s been brought to RI to undergo extensive repair due to damage suffered during Hurricane Irma.

If you’re a sailor, you know the importance of this hull. We can’t wait to see her restored to her former glory.

03/29/2021

After nearly a week of pointing our sterns toward Egypt and running at full throttle, we’re happy to report that the tidal surge we helped to generate has assisted in the removal of the cargo ship Ever Given from her strand, and opened the Suez Canal for global commerce.

We wish to extend our sincerest thanks to North River Boats, HamiltonJet, Yanmar, and Raymarine. Without you, none of this would have been possible.

10/23/2020

As the season winds down, our social media guy told us we should do this. He also suggested that if you don't understand it, to ask a person under the age of 20.

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