June 3, 2026

Crescent Towing Strengthens Fleet with Series of Four New 6,000 HP Z-Drive Tugboats

June 3, 2026

MOBILE, ALABAMA – Crescent Towing is continuing to strengthen its fleet with the upcoming addition of four 6,000 HP Z-drive tugboats. The vessels, built at Blakeley BoatWorks, will further expand the company’s capabilities on the Mississippi River. Crescent Towing will take delivery of the first vessel in 2027, a second in 2028, and two more in 2029. Once delivered, Crescent Towing’s fleet will include fifteen ASD (Azimuthing Stern Drive) tugs across three operating ports of New Orleans, Mobile, and Savannah. Following the completion of these four vessels, Crescent Towing will continue this initiative long term to further strengthen its fleet.

The Cooper Group

April 26, 2022

NOLA Navy Week

The Cooper Group

April 26, 2022

During NOLA Navy Week, Cooper/T. Smith Mooring teams and Crescent Towing tugs were on hand to assist with the arrivals of several naval vessels.

The Cooper Group

October 20, 2021

Hurricane Recovery on the Mississippi River

The Cooper Group

October 20, 2021

Hurricane Recovery on the Mississippi River

Crescent Towing and Cooper/T. Smith Mooring would like to acknowledge all of the hard work and dedication put forth during Hurricane Ida, especially in the days and weeks following 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

January 4, 2021

Industry Partners: Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association

The Cooper Group

January 4, 2021

Industry Partners: Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association

The GNOBFA works to promote a close professional relationship between members, disseminate information pertaining to fleeting and the river industry, support member companies, and to improve relations between communities, government regulators, and industry organizations.

The Cooper Group

August 6, 2020

Canoeing the Mississippi

The Cooper Group

August 6, 2020

Crescent Towing and Cooper/T. Smith Mooring had a surprise visit from Crescent River Pilot Joey Cargol, who's been paddling the Mississippi River in a 70-year-old wooden canoe.