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.
MOBILE, ALABAMA – Crescent Towing has taken delivery of the M/V Kentucky, a new 6,000 HP Tier 4 Z-drive tugboat constructed at Blakeley BoatWorks in Mobile, Alabama. The M/V Kentucky began service in early 2026 and will soon be added to Crescent Towing’s ship assist operations on the Lower Mississippi River.
Chris Blanchard, Executive Director of Cooper Consolidated, LLC.
On July 1, 2023, Cooper Consolidated named Chris Blanchard as the 4th Executive Director in their 20-year history.
As part of this transition, Billy Fitzpatrick will continue to be the Managing Director for Cooper Consolidated Stevedoring and Sales groups.
To learn more about Chris, Billy, and this transition, read the letter below.
The Q1 Coop Scoop company newsletter is now available! Among the stories featured in this issue are Cooper Marine and Blakeley BoatWorks Partners with the Alabama Career Center, Cooper/T. Smith de Mexico celebrates Dia de Los Muertos, Crescent Towing’s Newest Tug is Named M/V Angus R. Cooper II, and much more!
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The Q3 2022 Coop Scoop company newsletter is now available! Among the stories featured in this issue are Cooper Marine and Timberlands’ Opens the Port at Yellow Creek, Training Makes the Difference, Blakeley BoatWorks to start a new hull construction, and much more!
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