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People-Focused Turn Services Goes From Strength To Strength

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People-Focused Turn Services Goes From Strength To Strength

April 16, 2026

“We’re just getting started,” Turn Services’ website landing page proclaims. “From our start in 1990 with a single barge fleet at Burnside, La., to today’s fleet of pushboats and… Read More

Blessey Honors Captain With Namesake Vessel The mv. Capt. Jacob Garcia moored at the New Orleans riverfront. (Photos courtesy of Blessey Marine Services)

The mv. Capt. Jacob Garcia moored at the New Orleans riverfront. (Photos courtesy of Blessey Marine Services)

Blessey Honors Captain With Namesake Vessel

September 19, 2025

New Orleans-based Blessey Marine Services held a christening ceremony September 4 for the mv. Capt. Jacob Garcia, named for a longtime captain who’s been with the company more than… Read More

Steel Prices Spike As Manufacturing Recovers

February 15, 2021

The cost of steel to build towboats and barges has been going up in the past few months and will likely continue to do so for the near future. Read More