BLESSEY MARINE

Loading, unloading and transporting petroleum products via barges and the U.S Waterways.  I also supervised at least 3 other individuals called deckhands.  I was also responsible for guiding the captain or wheelman of the boat through narrow spaces and locks. I learned how to load and unload dangerous products without spilling or polluting our waterways.  The job is important and unique.  The hardest part of my job was loading the barges at a level rate by first calculating the rate of the product being received.  The most enjoyable part of the job was the down time when traveling from location to location.

A typical day as a deckhand you start by doing a morning cleanup and then start the project for that watch it could be anything from sanding and painting to building tow or hooking up hoses on a dock I learned to value my family while I’ve been gone from them working here the management is good but the communication could be better the hardest part of the job is being away from him and the most enjoyable part is getting to see the United States from a different point of view 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Another towboat, not the worst but far from the best

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No communication in the office department 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Sketchy at best. I think they mean well but I wouldn't trust them with anything you hold important 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Driving a boat and trying not to tear stuff up

Blessey Marine Services Inc. is an offshore towboat company. The job requires an extreme dedication to detail and a motivation to learn and learn quickly. The job also requires that its workers spend up to 28 days on the boats at a time, which is easily the most difficult part of the job. The work is hard, but the compensation is more that adequate

I've been with Blessey Marine for thirteen years it's a place where if you're willing to move up there's always room for advancement. I've made some good friends learned how to work on heavy machinery. Learning to steer the boat as we speak. Have traveled all the way to Chicago Illinois back to Huntsville Alabama on the river.

Management is horrendous. Company is run by a President that is only there due to marrying the founders daughter. Manages like a bully pulpit. Young captains fired with no notice for any reason while the older 20 year plus captains get away with following zero policies or procedures and have immunity from firing.

Working at Blessey Marine felt like you where working with your family. That is the feeling everyone that works there gives. Its core value that the owner bulit his company with.. Intergity, Loyalty, work hard and treat everyone with respect is followed through out the whole company. I was very lucky to have worked there and I have friends there that I consider part of my family.

Very productive work place, friendly employees, relaxed atmosphere, access to full gym and exercise equipment. We have very little turn over so room for advancement is limited however Blessey does like to cross train it's employees.

The pay isnt bad, the crew change coordinators are hit and miss. The half day on/ off is a huge down side considering you are usually up by 4am to make a flight and arrive on time to usually work until 6pm. Most of the port captains are solid people to work under. The captains are pretty laid back and  The boats are nice if they are with a captain who maintains the vessel. Overall it’s a good company to work for 

I loved working for this company. I advanced while I was there and experienced a strong feeling of being part of a team. My crew always had eachothers backs. All in all it was an amazing experience. I learned a lot with still plenty more to learn.

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