The Cooper Group

April 6, 2022

Mooring's Gary Marino Retires

The Cooper Group

April 6, 2022

Long-time Cooper/T. Smith Mooring employee Gary Marino is set to retire in April.

The Cooper Group

March 15, 2022

Mooring Boat Honors Wayne Wallace

The Cooper Group

March 15, 2022

To honor Wayne’s legacy, CTS Mooring recently named its newest boat after him, the Capt. Wayne Wallace.

The Cooper Group

January 26, 2022

Grab a Line and Zero Awards 2021

The Cooper Group

January 26, 2022

Congratulations to Cooper/T. Smith Mooring employees Andrew Wahlen and Zack Crouchet, recipients of the company’s 2021 Grab-a-Line Award and Zero Award, respectively.

The Cooper Group

September 27, 2021

Mooring Serves Up Gratitude

The Cooper Group

September 27, 2021

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Cooper Consolidated (CC) assisted Cooper/T. Smith Mooring with locating and securing its mooring boats that were displaced by the storm.

The Cooper Group

February 1, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Tyler Mendoza, Lineman, Cooper/T. Smith Mooring

The Cooper Group

February 1, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Tyler Mendoza, Lineman, Cooper/T. Smith Mooring

Following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father by working on the Mississippi River, Tyler handles ship lines and assists with mooring vessels as they dock.

The Cooper Group

January 7, 2021

Coast Guard Commendation for Water Rescue

The Cooper Group

January 7, 2021

Coast Guard Commendation for Water Rescue

The U.S. Coast Guard - New Orleans Sector recently awarded a commendation to the Cooper/T. Smith Mooring team for a person-in-water rescue.

The Cooper Group

September 29, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Albert Crespo, Cooper/T. Smith Mooring

The Cooper Group

September 29, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Albert Crespo, Cooper/T. Smith Mooring

Joining Cooper/T. Smith Mooring in 1984 as a Lineman, Albert Crespo currently serves as a Senior Lineman who is known for his work ethic and dedication to the job.

The Cooper Group

August 17, 2020

Cooper/T. Smith Mooring: A Day in the Life

The Cooper Group

August 17, 2020

Cooper/T. Smith Mooring: A Day in the Life

Enjoy a peek into the day-to-day duties of the crews at Cooper/T. Smith Mooring as they handle lines and dock and release vessels on the Mississippi River.

The Cooper Group

December 9, 2019

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Thomas Palacio, CTS Mooring

The Cooper Group

December 9, 2019

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Thomas Palacio, CTS Mooring

As a lineman for Cooper/T. Smith Mooring, Thomas Palacio is part of the team responsible for tying up a ship's mooring lines, either at midstream operations or at a dock.

The Cooper Group

November 12, 2019

Blue Marlin Loads in Belle Chasse

The Cooper Group

November 12, 2019

Cooper Consolidated recently loaded the semi-submersible ship Blue Marlin with four lift boats in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.

The Cooper Group

October 28, 2019

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Heather Lech, Cooper/T. Smith Mooring

The Cooper Group

October 28, 2019

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Heather Lech, Cooper/T. Smith Mooring

Heather Lech has been with the Cooper Group since 2012. An active member of WIMOs, she holds the distinction of being the first woman to board a CTS Mooring launch boat and participate in a job.