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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
February 28, 2022

Luncheon for C/PA and ILA Teams

The Cooper Group
February 28, 2022
Luncheon for C/PA and ILA Teams

To show its appreciation for all of their hard work, on February 18 Cooper/Ports America (C/PA) held a luncheon for all C/PA, ILA and PHA employees.

Tagged: cooper/ports america, c/pa, luncheon

The Cooper Group
February 28, 2022

Alabama Power, Cooper/T. Smith Partner for Artificial Reef

The Cooper Group
February 28, 2022
Alabama Power, Cooper/T. Smith Partner for Artificial Reef

Decommissioned steam plant equipment from Alabama Power found a new lease on life as part of an artificial reef system in the Gulf of Mexico, helping to improve fish habitats in coastal waters.

Tagged: crescent towing, cooper/t. smith, barge, artificial reef, alabama wildlife, environment, gulf of mexico

The Cooper Group
February 14, 2022

VMA Port Day

The Cooper Group
February 14, 2022
VMA Port Day

VMA members hosted a reception for government officials and visited Virginia’s delegates and senators to discuss topics vital to the success of the Port of Virginia.

Tagged: port of virginia, virginia maritime association, vma, cp&o, cp and o

The Cooper Group
February 14, 2022

Plimsoll Receives M/V Steel Skipper

The Cooper Group
February 14, 2022
Plimsoll Receives M/V Steel Skipper

Master Marine, Inc. has delivered the 67’ x 28’ M/V Steel Skipper to Plimsoll Marine.

Tagged: plimsoll marine, steel skipper, pushboat, master marine

The Cooper Group
February 14, 2022

VMA Port Day

The Cooper Group
February 14, 2022
VMA Port Day

CP&O management visited Richmond, Virginia, as part of the Virginia Maritime Association’s (VMA) annual Port Day.

Tagged: port day, port of virginia, cp&o

The Cooper Group
February 1, 2022

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Matt Wilkins, CSA

The Cooper Group
February 1, 2022
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Matt Wilkins, CSA

As Maintenance Manager for CSA at the Port of Mobile, Matt oversees the service and repair of the company’s specialized equipment.

Tagged: we are, csa, spotlight

The Cooper Group
January 31, 2022

Blakeley BoatWorks Delivers M/V Green Wave to Plimsoll Marine

The Cooper Group
January 31, 2022
Blakeley BoatWorks Delivers M/V Green Wave to Plimsoll Marine

Blakeley BoatWorks successfully completed construction of M/V Green Wave, a fully compliant, state-of-the-art Subchapter M inland push boat.

Tagged: blakeley boatworks, green wave, plimsoll marine, subchapter m, new construction, pushboat

The Cooper Group
January 26, 2022

Grab a Line and Zero Awards 2021

The Cooper Group
January 26, 2022
Grab a Line and Zero Awards 2021

Congratulations to Cooper/T. Smith Mooring employees Andrew Wahlen and Zack Crouchet, recipients of the company’s 2021 Grab-a-Line Award and Zero Award, respectively.

Tagged: mooring, award, cooper/t. smith mooring

The Cooper Group
January 10, 2022

Cooper Lumber Strengthens Southeastern Footprint with Acquisition of Seago Lumber Co.

The Cooper Group
January 10, 2022
Cooper Lumber Strengthens Southeastern Footprint with Acquisition of Seago Lumber Co.

Cooper Marine & Timberlands is excited to announce the acquisition of Seago Lumber Company.

Tagged: cmt, cooper marine and timberlands, seago lumber, seago, acquisition, cooper lumber

The Cooper Group
January 6, 2022

CP&O and Ceres to Join Forces in Virginia

The Cooper Group
January 6, 2022
CP&O and Ceres to Join Forces in Virginia

Two experienced organizations join under one umbrella to provide growth and efficiency at the Port of Virginia.

Tagged: cp and o, CP&O, ceres, port of virginia

The Cooper Group
January 4, 2022

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Kimberly Billups, CP&O

The Cooper Group
January 4, 2022
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Kimberly Billups, CP&O

Kimberly Billups has been part of the CP&O team since 2002, though she came to the industry from an unexpected place.

Tagged: CP&O, cp and o, we are, spotlight

The Cooper Group
December 22, 2021

Merry Christmas from the Cooper Group

The Cooper Group
December 22, 2021
Merry Christmas from the Cooper Group

To our colleagues across North America, on our coasts and inland waterways, Merry Christmas from the Cooper Group of Companies.

Tagged: christmas, 2021

The Cooper Group
December 15, 2021

Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: Q4, 2021

The Cooper Group
December 15, 2021
Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: Q4, 2021

The Q4 2021 Coop Scoop company newsletter is now available!

Tagged: coop scoop, newsletter

The Cooper Group
December 15, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Alan Bates, Cooper Consolidated

The Cooper Group
December 15, 2021
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Alan Bates, Cooper Consolidated

With more than 44 years of experience, Alan Bates, Maintenance Supervisor, Cooper Consolidated, is responsible for keeping the company's cranes afloat with booms in the air.

Tagged: cooper consolidated, we are, alan bates, maintenance supervisor, cranes

The Cooper Group
December 8, 2021

Captain and Deckhand Meetings 

The Cooper Group
December 8, 2021
Captain and Deckhand Meetings 

Safety training and continuing education are pivotal to building and maintaining a successful team.

Tagged: cooper marine and timberlands, cmt, captain, deckhand, training, meetings, safety

The Cooper Group
December 6, 2021

Algiers Holiday Bonfire & Concert

The Cooper Group
December 6, 2021
Algiers Holiday Bonfire & Concert

The Algiers Holiday Bonfire & Concert returned to the banks of the Mississippi River this year.

Tagged: crescent towing, algiers point, mississippi river, christmas

The Cooper Group
December 1, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Charles Cherrington, Cooper/Ports America

The Cooper Group
December 1, 2021
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Charles Cherrington, Cooper/Ports America

Charles Cherrington became interested in the maritime industry at an early age. So much so that after graduating high school he decided to make it his career.

Tagged: we are, cooper/ports america, c/pa

The Cooper Group
November 17, 2021

C/PA Celebrates Five Years

The Cooper Group
November 17, 2021
C/PA Celebrates Five Years

Cooper/Ports America (C/PA) celebrated its five-year anniversary on November 12 with an employee party at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston.

Tagged: c/pa, cooper/ports america, anniversary, event

The Cooper Group
November 16, 2021

First Liquid Vessel Transfer

The Cooper Group
November 16, 2021
First Liquid Vessel Transfer

Cooper Marine and Timberlands recently handled its first liquid vessel transfer, or lightering operation, on the Mobile River.

Tagged: cooper marine and timberlands, olin chemical, caustic soda, lightering, liquid vessel transfer

The Cooper Group
November 10, 2021

Hooks Lake Developments

The Cooper Group
November 10, 2021
Hooks Lake Developments

A high-capacity material handler has been added to the facility, designed to increase throughput.

Tagged: cooper marine and timberlands, hooks lake, material handler, capacity, calvert

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