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Blessey Marine Services Christens The Mv. Capt. Dennis J. Martin

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Blessey Marine Services Christens The Mv. Capt. Dennis J. Martin

April 25, 2025

On March 26, Blessey Marine Services christened the mv. Capt. Dennis J. Martin during a ceremony held at the company’s office and dock in Channelview, Texas. Employees, friends and longtime… Read More

Chem Carriers Christens Pair Of Towboats From Steiner Construction The mv. Jeff O. Norgress and mv. John R. Williams, christened May 2 in Channelview, Texas. (Digital Racquet photo)

The mv. Jeff O. Norgress and mv. John R. Williams, christened May 2 in Channelview, Texas. (Digital Racquet photo)

Chem Carriers Christens Pair Of Towboats From Steiner Construction

May 24, 2024

Chem Carriers, a Plaquemine, La.-based marine operator with a fleet of 15 towboats and 52 tank barges and a 174-barge fleet at Mile 207 on the Lower Mississippi River, held… Read More

Blessey Christens Mv. Walter E. Blessey, Jr. The mv. Walter E. Blessey, Jr. was built for Blessey Marine Service by Vessel Repair. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

The mv. Walter E. Blessey, Jr. was built for Blessey Marine Service by Vessel Repair. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Blessey Christens Mv. Walter E. Blessey, Jr.

May 20, 2022

New Orleans-based Blessey Marine Services has christened a lot of vessels over its 44-year history—104 vessels, in fact. And three of those have been named for company founder and chairman… Read More