Cook Inlet Tug and Barge

09/04/2026

Some times you just cant beat the views! Here our Stellar Wind is enjoying brisk fall weather under sunny skies!
📸 Grant Bird

08/22/2026

Come along on a ride with “Alaska’s tug and barge company”!

08/11/2026

Want to work for “Alaska’s tug and barge company”?? Come see us and other Saltchuk companies Aug 19th at our Job Fair!!

🚨 We're Hiring in Alaska! 🚨

Thinking about a career in transportation and logistics? Meet employers from across the Saltchuk Family of Companies at our in-person hiring event - featuring on-site interviews and a chance to connect directly with hiring teams!

- Date: August 19th
- Time: 10 AM – 2 PM AKT
- Location: Cook Inlet Tribal Council, 3600 San Jeronimo Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508

Come ready to explore the possibilities - competitive wages, great benefits, and opportunities for growth!

RSVP Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GYa617jji/

08/04/2026

Highmark Marine Group - thanks for taking good care of us while in your yard! Knik Wind came out ready for another season of keeping Alaskan commerce moving!

Some vessels pass through with more history than others.

The Dr. Hank Kaplan was built in 2017 by Diversified Marine in Portland, Oregon — a twin screw tractor tug rated at 5,300 HP, powered by twin Caterpillar 3516 Tier III engines with Cat MTA-24 z-drives. She worked the Pacific Northwest under Harley Marine Services before making her way north to Cook Inlet Tug and Barge in Anchorage. She's since been renamed the Knick Wind and continues working Alaska waters.

We were glad to have her in our yard.

📍 Kodiak, Alaska

08/04/2026

Happy 236th Birthday to the US Coast Guard!
Today we salute the protectors of our coasts, our freedoms, and our safety.

07/23/2026

Temperature is all relative! We get some warm weather too!!

07/20/2026

Once again - very happy to be partnered with TBS Safety - keeping us moving safely along as our summer season is in full swing!

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

As America marks 250 years, we've kicked off our "American Made" employee photo contest. It celebrates our vessels, crews, and companies that are built, operated, and owned right here in the USA. This image, ice-locked tugs at Cook Inlet, Alaska, took home 1st place in 2024.

📸 Capt. Trent Foldager, Cook Inlet Tug & Barge — 2024 1st Place Winner

We look forward to sharing our 2026 photo contest winners. Send in your photos before August 9th!

Link to photo contest: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019e2d9cb1e872b09a320dff7111401f

07/04/2026

Independence Day is a time to celebrate - with family, friends, and communities - but also to pause, be grateful, and appreciate the shared values that connect us all.

We are especially grateful to our team standing the watch today, and every day. Your dedication reflects the very best of what this moment stands for. Be safe.

. Saltchuk Marine
(This post is a paraphrased version from a great leader and mentor’s message today - with gratitude).

06/02/2026

It’s always a pleasure assisting ships into Port MacKenzie and it’s great to see some incredible shots of our tugs Knik Wind and Bering Wind hard at work! Matanuska-Susitna Borough