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Mobile, AL
Savannah, GA
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June 4, 2026
The Cooper Group
Crescent Towing Strengthens Fleet with Series ...

MOBILE, ALABAMA – Crescent Towing is continuing to strengthen its fleet with the upcoming addition of four 6,000 HP Z-drive tugboats. The vessels, built at Blakeley BoatWorks, will further expand the company’s capabilities on the Mississippi River. Crescent Towing will take delivery of the first vessel in 2027, a second in 2028, and two more in 2029. Once delivered, Crescent Towing’s fleet will include fifteen ASD (Azimuthing Stern Drive) tugs across three operating ports of New Orleans, Mobile, and Savannah. Following the completion of these four vessels, Crescent Towing will continue this initiative long term to further strengthen its fleet.

Crescent Towing Strengthens Fleet with Series of Four New 6,000 HP Z-Drive Tugboats
June 1, 2026
The Cooper Group
Crescent Towing Adds new 6,000 HP Z-drive ...

Crescent Towing has taken delivery of the M/V Kentucky, a new 6,000 HP Tier 4 Z-drive tugboat constructed at Blakeley BoatWorks in Mobile, Alabama. The M/V Kentucky began service in early 2026 and will soon be added to Crescent Towing’s ship assist operations on the Lower Mississippi River.

Crescent Towing Adds new 6,000 HP Z-drive Tugboat to Mississippi River Operations
The Cooper Group
November 4, 2019

Past, Present and Future

The Cooper Group
November 4, 2019
Past, Present and Future

In October, photographer Tom Gibson captured this shot at Cooper Riverside Park during the Antique Automobile Club of America’s Southeastern Fall National Show.

Tagged: crescent towing, lisa cooper, antique automobile, chrysler royal business coupe, tom gibson, riverside park, antique automobile club of america

The Cooper Group
October 28, 2019

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Heather Lech, Cooper/T. Smith Mooring

The Cooper Group
October 28, 2019
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Heather Lech, Cooper/T. Smith Mooring

Heather Lech has been with the Cooper Group since 2012. An active member of WIMOs, she holds the distinction of being the first woman to board a CTS Mooring launch boat and participate in a job.

Tagged: mooring, we are, heather lech, spotlight, employee, recognition, wimos

The Cooper Group
October 8, 2019

Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: 3rd Quarter 2019

The Cooper Group
October 8, 2019
Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: 3rd Quarter 2019

The Q3 2019 edition of our Coop Scoop company newsletter is now available!

Tagged: coop scoop

The Cooper Group
September 23, 2019

USCG Award Ceremony

The Cooper Group
September 23, 2019
USCG Award Ceremony

Members of Crescent Towing and Cooper/T. Smith Mooring, along with NOBRA Captain Verne Streckfus, were recently honored for their role in the recovery of a man overboard on the Mississippi River during dangerous high water conditions. Now, those involved in the rescue share the story in their own words.

The Cooper Group
September 11, 2019

USCG Recognizes Crews for Man Overboard Rescue

The Cooper Group
September 11, 2019
USCG Recognizes Crews for Man Overboard Rescue

On May 23, members of Crescent Towing and Cooper/T. Smith Mooring, along with NOBRA Captain Verne Streckfus, assisted with the recovery of a man overboard on the Mississippi River during dangerous high water conditions.

Tagged: Coast Guard, Recognizition, Award, Rescue, Water Rescue, Safety

The Cooper Group
July 22, 2019

Crescent Towing Receives Safety Award

The Cooper Group
July 22, 2019
Crescent Towing Receives Safety Award

Crescent Towing and the crew of the South Carolina were recently awarded the 2018 Jones F. Devlin Award.

The Cooper Group
July 11, 2019

Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: 2nd Quarter, 2019

The Cooper Group
July 11, 2019
Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: 2nd Quarter, 2019

The Q2 2019 edition of our Coop Scoop company newsletter is now available!

The Cooper Group
June 26, 2019

Committed to Safety

The Cooper Group
June 26, 2019
Committed to Safety

Our co-workers, customers, industry partners, families, and friends depend on us to operate safely everyday. That’s why safety is our number one priority.

The Cooper Group
June 21, 2019

WISTA Tour

The Cooper Group
June 21, 2019
WISTA Tour

On Friday, June 21, Crescent Towing was visited by 22 members of the Women’s International Shipping & Trade Association (WISTA).

The Cooper Group
June 10, 2019

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Tadd Willcutt, Crescent Towing

The Cooper Group
June 10, 2019
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Tadd Willcutt, Crescent Towing

Tadd Willcutt is the Senior Consultant for Crescent Towing's Mobile operation, serving as a mentor for new talent as they step into leadership roles within the company.

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