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Hines Furlong Christens Two Boats On Nashville Riverfront Hines Furlong Line christened the mvs. Scarlett Rose Furlong and Chris Mills in Nashville, Tenn., September 14. (Photo by Nelson Spencer Jr.)

Hines Furlong Line christened the mvs. Scarlett Rose Furlong and Chris Mills in Nashville, Tenn., September 14. (Photo by Nelson Spencer Jr.)

Hines Furlong Christens Two Boats On Nashville Riverfront

October 13, 2023

The river industry has always loomed large in the Furlong family. “Growing up, the future Hines Furlong Line logo was prominent on the bedroom door of my childhood… Read More

Eymard Delivers Mv. Isabella Juliette To LAC Fleet Lydia Ann Channel Fleet’s mv. Isabella Juliette was built by Eymard Marine Construction & Repair. (Photo courtesy of Eymard Marine Construction & Repair)

Lydia Ann Channel Fleet’s mv. Isabella Juliette was built by Eymard Marine Construction & Repair. (Photo courtesy of Eymard Marine Construction & Repair)

Eymard Delivers Mv. Isabella Juliette To LAC Fleet

April 21, 2023

Eymard Marine Construction & Repair Inc., a busy shipyard on the Harvey Canal near New Orleans, recently completed a 78-foot towboat for Lydia Ann Channel Fleet, a… Read More

Wood Resources Christens Mvs. Kenny Billiot Jr. And Mike Mitchell The mv. Kenny Billiot Jr. was built by Eymard Marine Construction & Repair.

Wood Resources Christens Mvs. Kenny Billiot Jr. And Mike Mitchell

October 21, 2022

Two veteran Wood Towing captains will always remember the 21st day of September, after the company held a christening ceremony on that day last month to celebrate their leadership… Read More

Turn Services To Add Retractable Towboat To Houston-Area Fleet Operations The retractable-wheelhouse mv. Zenyatta was previously the fixed-wheelhouse Rick Pumphrey of Blessey Marine. (Photo courtesy of Turn Services)

The retractable-wheelhouse mv. Zenyatta was previously the fixed-wheelhouse Rick Pumphrey of Blessey Marine. (Photo courtesy of Turn Services)

Turn Services To Add Retractable Towboat To Houston-Area Fleet Operations

October 14, 2022

Back in 2009, Verret Shipyard built a 55- by 20-foot, 1,000 hp. towboat with a spider deck called the mv. Donnie, named after Verret Shipyard President Ted Verret’s… Read More

Eymard Delivers Mv. Jack Estes To Gnots Reserve Inc. The unique pilothouse on the mv. Jack Estes was designed by Gnots Reserve President Dan Wise. (Photo courtesy of Gnots Reserve)

The unique pilothouse on the mv. Jack Estes was designed by Gnots Reserve President Dan Wise. (Photo courtesy of Gnots Reserve)

Eymard Delivers Mv. Jack Estes To Gnots Reserve Inc.

June 10, 2022

Destrehan, La.-based Gnots Reserve Inc. has added a new boat to its fleet following the May 13 delivery of the mv. Jack Estes. Eymard Marine Construction &… Read More

Mv. Green Wave For Plimsoll Marine The 1,600 hp. mv. Green Wave will operate in the Cooper Consolidated fleeting footprint on the Lower Mississippi River.

The 1,600 hp. mv. Green Wave will operate in the Cooper Consolidated fleeting footprint on the Lower Mississippi River.

Mv. Green Wave For Plimsoll Marine

February 4, 2022

Blakeley BoatWorks recently delivered the mv. Green Wave to Plimsoll Marine. The Subchapter M towboat will operate within the Cooper Consolidated fleeting footprint, the largest… Read More

Maritime Partners Christens The Mv. Kyle Smith Built by Eymard Marine Construction, the mv. Kyle Smith has 2,000 hp. from two Caterpiller C32 engines. (Photo courtesy of Eymard Marine Construction)

Built by Eymard Marine Construction, the mv. Kyle Smith has 2,000 hp. from two Caterpiller C32 engines. (Photo courtesy of Eymard Marine Construction)

Maritime Partners Christens The Mv. Kyle Smith

October 8, 2021

Maritime Partners, a Metairie, La.-based owner of more than 550 boats and barges on long-term charter, held a christening for the mv. Kyle Smith August 19 on the east… Read More

Blakeley BoatWorks Delivers Tier 4 Towboat The mv. Gretchen V. Cooper is powered by two Tier 4 Caterpillar C3512E main engines.

Blakeley BoatWorks Delivers Tier 4 Towboat

April 16, 2021

Blakeley BoatWorks (BBW), the shipbuilding subsidiary of Cooper/T. Smith, has built and delivered an EPA Tier 4-compliant towing vessel to sister company Cooper Marine & Timberlands (CMT). The… Read More

Mv. Caleb J. Eymard Was A Long Time In The Making Eymard Marine Construction & Repair built the 1,500 hp. Caleb J. Eymard for sister firm Eymard Brothers Towing Company.

Eymard Marine Construction & Repair built the 1,500 hp. Caleb J. Eymard for sister firm Eymard Brothers Towing Company.

Mv. Caleb J. Eymard Was A Long Time In The Making

January 15, 2021

Eymard Marine Construction & Repair Inc. recently completed a 1,500 hp. towboat that was a long time in the making. Named the mv. Caleb J. Eymard, it was constructed… Read More

Gnots Reserve Puts New Towboat Into Service The mv. Burrwood Wise draws its name from the town of Burrwood, La., hometown of Dan Wise, Gnots Reserve Inc.’s president and owner.

The mv. Burrwood Wise draws its name from the town of Burrwood, La., hometown of Dan Wise, Gnots Reserve Inc.’s president and owner.

Gnots Reserve Puts New Towboat Into Service

January 8, 2021

Gnots Reserve Inc., a St. Rose, La.-based provider of fleeting and towing services on the Lower Mississippi River, has put a new towboat into service: the mv. Burrwood Wise. Read More