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In the early 2000s, Austin Sperry, co-founder and president of Metairie, La.-based Maritime Partners LLC, was sailing competitively on the Star Class sailing circuit. It was more than a decade… Read More

When members of the Dupre Marine Transportation family gathered at Melvin’s Restaurant in Houma, La., January 12 for the christening of the mv. Wells Porche, it was a family celebration, both… Read More

Nichols Boat Company, a boat and barge builder in Greenville, Miss., recently completed a 3,400 hp. twin-screw towboat with Tier 4 engines, built on speculation. “Due to COVID, we decided… Read More

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

Lydia Ann Channel Fleet, more familiarly known as LAC Fleet, a provider of fleeting and fuel services in Rockport, Texas, and an operator of towing vessels on charter, christened three… Read More

Canal Barge Company, the diversified, family-owned marine transportation firm founded in 1933, put into service recently the first of two nearly identical vessels, the mv. Sally Lapeyre. It is a… Read More

The mv. Ron Nokes, a 4,000 hp. twin-screw towboat built by Steiner Construction Company, Bayou La Batre, Ala., was put into service the week of February 15. While it bears… Read More

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. The… Read More

Lydia Ann Channel Fleet (LACF), a Rockport, Texas-based provider of fleeting and fuel services and operator of towing vessels on charter, held a christening ceremony October 16 for four of… Read More