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July 16, 2025
The Cooper Group
2nd Quarter Coop Scoop Now Available!

The Q2 2025 Coop Scoop Newsletter is now available!

2nd Quarter Coop Scoop Now Available!
April 17, 2025
The Cooper Group
1st Quarter Coop Scoop Now Available!
1st Quarter Coop Scoop Now Available!
February 10, 2025
The Cooper Group
Cooper Consolidated Receives North America’s ...

Cooper Consolidated, LLC is proud to announce the expansion of its bulk stevedoring fleet with the addition of two 4000C Series Equilibrium Cranes, the largest cranes built by E-crane. These cranes, named “Pelican” and “Creole King”, solidify Cooper Consolidated, LLC as the Mississippi River’s premier bulk stevedoring service provider

Cooper Consolidated Receives North America’s Largest E-Crane Bulk Cranes
January 10, 2025
The Cooper Group
4th Quarter Coop Scoop Now Available!
4th Quarter Coop Scoop Now Available!
October 31, 2024
Blakeley BoatWorks, Cooper Marine
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Blakeley BoatWorks Delivers M/V Claire Ellen to ...

Blakeley BoatWorks is proud to announce the completion and delivery of Hull 107, formally named M/V Claire Ellen, to Cooper Marine’s Louisiana operations. 

Blakeley BoatWorks Delivers M/V Claire Ellen to Cooper Marine-Louisiana
The Cooper Group
August 31, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Dana Asevado, Crescent Towing and Cooper/T. Smith Mooring

The Cooper Group
August 31, 2020
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Dana Asevado, Crescent Towing and Cooper/T. Smith Mooring

Dana Asevado, Administrative Assistant for Crescent Towing and Cooper/T. Smith Mooring, was introduced to the maritime industry in a rather unusual manner — as a private investigator!

Tagged: We Are, crescent towing, dana asevado, cooper/t. smith mooring

The Cooper Group
August 31, 2020

New Barge Builds for CMT

The Cooper Group
August 31, 2020
New Barge Builds for CMT

Cooper Marine and Timberlands (CMT) has received new barge builds.

Tagged: cmt, Cooper Marine and Timberlands, barge, inland waterways, fleet, arcosa marine

The Cooper Group
August 27, 2020

Stories that Matter: 15th Anniversary of the Coast Guard Response to Katrina

The Cooper Group
August 27, 2020
Stories that Matter: 15th Anniversary of the Coast Guard Response to Katrina

Hosted by the National Coast Guard Museum Association, this dynamic discussion shares inspiring stories from the U.S. Coast Guard’s response and recovery efforts in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.

Tagged: coast guard, hurricane katrina, panel, scott cooper, crescent towing, national coast guard museum

The Cooper Group
August 19, 2020

Blakeley BoatWorks Launches the Mary Lynn Cooper

The Cooper Group
August 19, 2020
Blakeley BoatWorks Launches the Mary Lynn Cooper

Introducing the Mary Lynn Cooper.

Tagged: blakeley boatworks, mary lynn cooper, shipyard, shipbuilding, Cooper Marine and Timberlands, mobile river, inland waterways, tenn-tom, tennessee-tombigbee waterway

The Cooper Group
August 19, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Patrick Gray, Superintendent, Cooper/Ports America

The Cooper Group
August 19, 2020
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Patrick Gray, Superintendent, Cooper/Ports America

As a General Superintendent for C/PA, Patrick oversees labor and rigging during loading and unloading of project cargo, which can range from military equipment and oil rigs to steel and chemical plant equipment.

Tagged: c/pa, cooper/ports america, We Are, houston

The Cooper Group
August 17, 2020

Cooper/T. Smith Mooring: A Day in the Life

The Cooper Group
August 17, 2020
Cooper/T. Smith Mooring: A Day in the Life

Enjoy a peek into the day-to-day duties of the crews at Cooper/T. Smith Mooring as they handle lines and dock and release vessels on the Mississippi River.

Tagged: mooring, cooper/t. smith mooring, mississippi river, day in the life

The Cooper Group
August 6, 2020

Canoeing the Mississippi

The Cooper Group
August 6, 2020
Canoeing the Mississippi

Crescent Towing and Cooper/T. Smith Mooring had a surprise visit from Crescent River Pilot Joey Cargol, who's been paddling the Mississippi River in a 70-year-old wooden canoe.

Tagged: joey cargol, mississippi river, canoe, expedition, crescent towing, cooper/t. smith mooring, new orleans

The Cooper Group
August 3, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Jeffrey West, Superintendent, CP&O

The Cooper Group
August 3, 2020
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Jeffrey West, Superintendent, CP&O

Jeffrey West, Superintendent at CP&O, is responsible for the direction and supervision of longshore workers.

Tagged: CP&O, we are, cp and o, ports america, stevedoring, virginia

The Cooper Group
July 28, 2020

Crescent Towing Tugboat Tour: David J. Cooper

The Cooper Group
July 28, 2020
Crescent Towing Tugboat Tour: David J. Cooper

Ever wonder what life is like onboard one of Crescent Towing’s harbor tugboats?

Tagged: mississippi river, crescent towing, tugboat, tour, tug life

The Cooper Group
July 16, 2020

Laplace Water Rescue

The Cooper Group
July 16, 2020
Laplace Water Rescue

Cooper Consolidated and Weber Marine crews rescue Crescent Towing worker.

Tagged: water rescue, cooper consolidated, crescent towing, laplace, mississippi river

The Cooper Group
July 13, 2020

Industry Partners: Waterways Council

The Cooper Group
July 13, 2020
Industry Partners: Waterways Council

Waterways Council, Inc. is an important industry partner for the Cooper Group of Companies.

Tagged: waterways council, inland waterways, cooper consolidated, washington, wci

The Cooper Group
July 8, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Marcus Finley, Crane Operator

The Cooper Group
July 8, 2020
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Marcus Finley, Crane Operator

As an essential worker, Marcus is proud to play a role in keeping our economy moving.

Tagged: We Are, essential workers, Cooper Marine and Timberlands, chipco

The Cooper Group
July 6, 2020

Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: 2nd Quarter, 2020

The Cooper Group
July 6, 2020
Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: 2nd Quarter, 2020

The Q2 2020 edition of our Coop Scoop company newsletter is now available!

Tagged: Coop Scoop

The Cooper Group
June 26, 2020

C/PA Delivers Customers a Deluxe Suite of Maritime, Transportation Services

The Cooper Group
June 26, 2020
C/PA Delivers Customers a Deluxe Suite of Maritime, Transportation Services

C/PA is proud to be featured in the June 2020 issue of the Greater Houston Port Bureau News.

Tagged: cooper/ports america, c/pa, greater houston port bureau

The Cooper Group
June 24, 2020

The American Equity Underwriters Announces 2019 Safety Award Winners

The Cooper Group
June 24, 2020
The American Equity Underwriters Announces 2019 Safety Award Winners

Cooper Consolidated, LLC, among the recognized companies.

Tagged: cooper consolidated, aeu, aeu safety awards, american equity underwriters, 2019

The Cooper Group
June 23, 2020

Shaping the Global Economy: Crescent Towing - Savannah

The Cooper Group
June 23, 2020
Shaping the Global Economy: Crescent Towing - Savannah

With the expansion of the Panama Canal, large vessels classified as Panamax, Post-Panamax and Neo-Panamax are being deployed to the Port of Savannah.

Tagged: crescent towing, savannah, global economy, cargo, panamax, panama canal

The Cooper Group
June 1, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Captain Greg Gardner

The Cooper Group
June 1, 2020
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Captain Greg Gardner

Following in his father's footsteps as a ship captain, Greg is a proud member of the Cooper Marine and Timberlands team.

Tagged: We Are, CMT, Cooper Marine and Timberlands

The Cooper Group
May 26, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Zack Saupe, Wheelman

The Cooper Group
May 26, 2020
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Zack Saupe, Wheelman

Zack takes satisfaction in knowing that each towing job he works is different, each presenting their own unique set of challenges.

Tagged: We Are, crescent towing

The Cooper Group
May 14, 2020

Mooring Team Capsized, Rescued

The Cooper Group
May 14, 2020
Mooring Team Capsized, Rescued

On April 20, multiple Cooper/T. Smith (CTS) Mooring boats were at work on the Mississippi River when the unthinkable happened. While securing ship mooring lines to the head buoy at Darrow, Mile 179, a Mooring boat capsized, plummeting its four crew members into the dangerous waterway.

Tagged: water rescue, cooper/t. smith mooring

The Cooper Group
May 11, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Penny Burney, C/PA

The Cooper Group
May 11, 2020
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Penny Burney, C/PA

Part of the Cooper/Ports America team since 1997, Penny Burney has honed a number of skills in her 23 years with the Houston-based company.

Tagged: cooper/ports america, c/pa, We Are

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