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May 7, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Essential Workers

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May 7, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Essential Workers

Our team is Essential!

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May 7, 2020

Cosco Shipping Donates Masks

The Cooper Group

May 7, 2020

Cosco Shipping donated a shipment of masks to essential workers.

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April 14, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Richard Pipkins, CMT

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April 14, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Richard Pipkins, CMT

Richard Pipkins is responsible for keeping CMT’s cranes and equipment running efficiently.

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April 13, 2020

Mississippi River Rescue

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April 13, 2020

During the 38th-annual Mississippi Valley Trade and Transport Conference held in New Orleans in February, Cooper Consolidated’s Port Manager Kenny Burnsed assisted with a rescue on the raging Mississippi River.

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April 9, 2020

Perdido Queen Refurb at Blakeley BoatWorks

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April 9, 2020

Perdido Queen Refurb at Blakeley BoatWorks

In January the Perdido Queen, a dinner cruise vessel operating from the Mobile Convention Center, was transported to Blakeley BoatWorks for refurbishment.

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April 6, 2020

Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: 1st Quarter, 2020

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April 6, 2020

The Q1 2020 edition of our Coop Scoop company newsletter is now available!

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March 26, 2020

To Our Team, THANK YOU

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March 26, 2020

To our employees, thank you for taking such extraordinary measures to stay healthy, safe, and to keep our economy moving.

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March 9, 2020

Blakeley BoatWorks Maintenance & Electrical Department Overview

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March 9, 2020

Blakeley BoatWorks Maintenance & Electrical Department Overview

From new construction, builds, or service and repair, Blakeley BoatWorks is the one-stop shop for your marine vessel needs.

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February 20, 2020

High River in February's Biz New Orleans

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February 20, 2020

High River in February's Biz New Orleans

Members of the maritime industry share the dangers and business challenges of a mightier than usual Mississippi River.

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February 18, 2020

CMT Implements New Technology

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February 18, 2020

As the Gulf Coast’s premier cargo handler, Cooper Marine and Timberlands utilizes advanced technological innovations to add value for our customers.

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February 3, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Tina Adams, Crescent Towing

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February 3, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Tina Adams, Crescent Towing

Director of Administration for Crescent Towing, Tina Adams has worn many hats throughout her career, including becoming the first female dispatcher at Crescent Towing - New Orleans.

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January 21, 2020

Shaping the Global Economy: Limestone

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January 21, 2020

With more than 32 million tons moved annually, Limestone quarrying is a key industry served by the U.S. tugboat, pushboat, and barge industry.

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January 13, 2020

Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: 4th Quarter, 2019

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January 13, 2020

The Q4 2019 edition of our Coop Scoop company newsletter is now available!

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January 2, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Eddie Holland, Cooper-Wilkins

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January 2, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Eddie Holland, Cooper-Wilkins

Eddie Holland, General Supervisor, at Cooper-Wilkins Welding and Machine Co., is responsible for overseeing the shop's many jobs -- from bidding and procurement of materials to welding and fabrication.

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December 17, 2019

Blakeley BoatWorks Celebrates 5 Years

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December 17, 2019

December 17, 2019, marks the five-year anniversary of Blakeley BoatWorks joining the Cooper Group of Companies. In that time, the facility has grown from 18 employees to nearly 120 to become a Gulf Coast leader for shipbuilding and repair.

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December 9, 2019

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Thomas Palacio, CTS Mooring

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December 9, 2019

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Thomas Palacio, CTS Mooring

As a lineman for Cooper/T. Smith Mooring, Thomas Palacio is part of the team responsible for tying up a ship's mooring lines, either at midstream operations or at a dock.

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December 2, 2019

We Are, CSA

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Ken Hirsch, CSA

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December 2, 2019

We Are, CSA

Ken Hirsch has been working on the Mobile docks since 1969. Having served as Operations Manager for CSA since 1990, he marked his retirement from the company on October 31, 2019.

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November 20, 2019

Green Wave at Work

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November 20, 2019

In October, Cooper Marine and Timberlands pushboat Green Wave was hard at work on the Tennessee-Tombigbee (Tenn-Tom) Waterway.

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November 12, 2019

Blue Marlin Loads in Belle Chasse

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November 12, 2019

Cooper Consolidated recently loaded the semi-submersible ship Blue Marlin with four lift boats in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.

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November 4, 2019

Shaping the Global Economy: Inland Waterway Transportation

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November 4, 2019

Shaping the Global Economy: Inland Waterway Transportation

The inland waterways of the United States include more than 12,000 miles of navigable waters.