Expansion of Tug Services to the Port of Brownsville and Port Isabel

March 30, 2026

Brownsville, Texas, April 1st, 2026 - Suderman & Young Towing Company (S&Y) is pleased to announce the expansion of our tugboat operations to the Port of Brownsville and Port Isabel, beginning service on April 9th, 2026. This expansion reinforces our commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality marine support to customers calling the US Gulf Coast and further strengthens our ability to support vessel movements across Texas Gulf Coast ports.

The Port of Brownsville continues to experience increased activity across multiple cargo sectors, and S&Y is proud to extend our services to support this important gateway for international and domestic trade. Our team will provide the same responsive ship assist and escort services that our customers have come to expect, supported by experienced crews and well-maintained vessels dedicated to safe and efficient operations.

With this expansion, S&Y aims to enhance service flexibility for operators calling throughout Texas ports, ensuring dependable tug availability and professional marine support for vessels operating in and around the Brownsville Ship Channel and Port Isabel. Our operational approach will remain focused on safety, communication, and close coordination with pilots, agents, and terminal operators to ensure smooth vessel movements and timely service.

The tariff for our Brownsville and Port Isabel towage services can be found on our website at: www.sandy-tugs.com/tariff.html

To place an order for a tug in the Brownsville and/or Port Isabel, please call tug dispatch at: 361-884-8791

We look forward to supporting both existing and new customers in the Port of Brownsville and Port Isabel, and appreciate the continued trust placed in S&Y. Should you have any questions regarding service availability or scheduling, please contact our operations team at OPS@SandY-Tugs.com or 713-529-9944.