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40 Under 40 Awards: Blakemore, Bland, Burge And Burke

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40 Under 40 Awards: Blakemore, Bland, Burge And Burke

June 12, 2026

For the ninth year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding… Read More

Crescent Towing Takes Delivery Of Mv. Kentucky Blakely BoatWorks (BBW) delivered the mv. Kentucky, a new 6,000 hp. tug, to Crescent Towing. (Photo courtesy of The Cooper Group)

Blakely BoatWorks (BBW) delivered the mv. Kentucky, a new 6,000 hp. tug, to Crescent Towing. (Photo courtesy of The Cooper Group)

Crescent Towing Takes Delivery Of Mv. Kentucky

May 15, 2026

Crescent Towing, based in Mobile, Ala., announced May 7 that it has taken delivery of its newest tugboat. The mv. Kentucky, a 6,000 hp. tug, was put into service… Read More

Cooper Marine Acquires Mv. Jinx P. Smith, Renames It Crimson White II

February 6, 2023

Cooper Marine, Mobile, Ala., has added the mv. Crimson White II to its fleet. The 4,600 hp. towing vessel was formerly the Jinx P. Smith, owned by Yazoo River… Read More