Western Towboat Company

06/02/2026

Ocean Ranger and her cranes up in Bellingham. Thanks Aaron Stevens for the great pic!

05/04/2026

Great footage, thanks Jeff Pond-JP Images !

04/27/2026

NOW HIRING: CHIEF MATES
Western Towboat – Alaska Tug Operations
Western Towboat is seeking experienced Chief Mates to join our professional crew aboard our tugs working the Alaska trade.
We value skilled mariners who know what they’re doing and take pride in safe, efficient operations.
What We Offer:

Competitive pay
401(k) retirement plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
Paid travel
CUSTOM SCHEDULES planned over 10 months in advance

If you’re a seasoned mariner ready for challenging and rewarding work in the Alaska maritime industry, we want to hear from you.
Apply today – Serious, qualified candidates only.
Western Towboat
EST 1948
Seattle, WA
submit your application at [email protected].

04/15/2026

Welcome home

04/08/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work!

04/07/2026

Bravo Zulu!

This week, we are proud to announce three new inductees into the AKOGHS Hall of Fame.

🏆 Starting with Jim Jansen.

Jim Jansen’s lifelong leadership helped build the logistical backbone of Alaska’s oil and gas industry. Beginning in 1967 as a Lynden truck driver in Alaska, Jansen gained firsthand experience during the earliest days of North Slope exploration and pipeline development—experience that shaped a career defined by innovation, resilience, and long-term vision.

Under his leadership, the Lynden Companies expanded from small, remote operations into a fully integrated transportation and logistics enterprise. The company played a critical role in supporting North Slope exploration, construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, and decades of oilfield production.

Jansen helped pioneer solutions in Arctic trucking, marine transport, aviation logistics, labor strategy, and safety—overcoming the challenges of extreme terrain, weather, and limited infrastructure.

His leadership ensured Lynden’s continued presence in Alaska well beyond pipeline construction and established the company as a cornerstone of oilfield operations, logistics, and emergency response. That enduring role reflects Jansen’s commitment to hard work, safety, service, and Alaska—values that continue to shape the industry today.

📱 Follow us to see tomorrow's inductee highlight Gil Mull!