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:
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. The vigilance and prompt response from these mariners allowed the crew member to be pulled to safety and prevented this unfortunate occurrence from becoming much worse. Congratulations on a job well done.
Port Hudson Crew
Captain James Wellman, Jr. | Rodney Schaubhut, Engineer | Brett Molaison, Deckhand Triston Short, Deckhand | Jacob Clapp, Deckhand | Rowley, Redmann, Deckhand
Cooper/T. Smith Mooring
Mike Salone | David White, Sr. | Matt Gifford | Shane Lacoste Randy Willheit | Joseph Olivio | Robert Stauss | Lorne Ballard
