July 1, 2026—Moran Towing Corporation, one of the nation’s leading marine service providers and Bisso Towboat Co., a historic New Orleans-based operator, today announced the completion of their integration, effective immediately. The combined organization represents a powerful new force in maritime services along the Lower Mississippi River and U.S. Gulf and East Coasts. Going forward, all operations will be conducted under the Moran Towing Corporation name.
Moran has operated in New Orleans since 2006, building lasting relationships with port partners, customers, and maritime workers across the region. Bisso Towboat, founded in 1890, spent 135 years earning a reputation as the premier ship assist operator on the Lower Mississippi River, running the only all tractor-tug fleet on the river, with 11 vessels averaging just 12 years in age and a combined 51,056 horsepower. That fleet, along with 78 skilled personnel including 61 mariners and 17 shoreside staff, is now part of the Moran Family.
Bisso Towboat was represented in the transaction by Legacy Capital LLC and Phelps Dunbar LLP.
“The completion of this integration is a significant milestone for Moran, and one that reflects the tireless effort and professionalism of both organizations. Bisso’s people and their commitment to excellence made this a seamless transition, and we are proud to welcome them to the Moran team as we continue to strengthen our presence on the Lower Mississippi River.” – Ted Tregurtha, CEO & President, Moran Towing Corporation
“The strength of this combined organization goes beyond fleet size or geographic reach. It is rooted in the talent, experience, and shared values of the people who make it run every day. Together, we are exceptionally well positioned to meet the evolving demands of our customers well into the future. We are proud of what Bisso built over 135 years, and confident that this legacy will carry forward under the Moran name.” – Scott Slatten, Strategic Advisor, Moran Towing Corporation
A Combined Force in Gulf Coast Maritime Services
Effective July 1, 2026, all Bisso Towboat operations are fully integrated into Moran Towing Corporation. Customers will experience no disruption to service, schedules or contracts with the same experience crews and modern fleet remain in place, now backed by Moran’s broader network across 17 ports and 7 LNG terminals on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts. The former Bisso headquarters in New Orleans will remain an active Moran operations base.
The integration adds significant depth to Moran’s Gulf Coast capabilities, combining Bisso’s unmatched tractor-tug expertise and river relationships with Moran’s extensive infrastructure in LNG terminal services, liquid and dry bulk cargo transport, environmental services and commercial diving and marine construction. All inquiries and future communications should be directed to Moran Towing Corporation at www.morantug.com or through your existing Moran representative.
About Moran Towing Corporation
Moran Towing Corporation was founded in 1860, and is headquartered in New Canaan, CT. Originally founded as a towing provider in New York City, Moran has evolved over the decades into a leading marine service provider in the United States. In addition to its maritime services, Moran offers complementary capabilities in environmental and industrial services, commercial diving, and marine construction.
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