TUG BOATS
(BASED ON A PRESS RELEASE) — June 02, 2025 — In a significant milestone for American Samoa’s maritime infrastructure, Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula, accompanied by First Lady Lois Phillips-Pula, attended the Department of Port Administration’s (DPA) dedication ceremony for its two new tugboats, Tava’e...

![The DPA dedication ceremony of the two new tugboats included the Tava’e being christened by Mrs. Daniel King, wife to the late Mr. King, in a moving tribute to her late husband’s legacy; and, the Toloa was christened by First Lady Lois Phillips-Pula. The crew of the Toloa was presented to Gov. Pulaali’i N. Pula during the ceremony. [ASG photo] TOLOA AND CREW](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/toloa_crew.jpg?itok=PnTlxhJs)