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TOUGH ENOUGH TO TAKE ON
THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI

Since 1890, Bisso Towboat Company has been committed to delivering exceptional equipment and services for ships navigating between the mouth of the Mississippi River and Baton Rouge. Specializing in the assisting and docking of vessels, we are dedicated to providing efficient, reliable, and top-quality solutions for our clients.

THE ASD TRACTOR TUG - SHIP-ASSIST GETS NO BETTER

Our fleet of advanced Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) Tractor Tugs ensures that ships are safely escorted and serviced along the river, with unmatched efficiency. As the operator of the largest fleet of eco-friendly tractor tugs on the Mississippi, we help our clients move forward with both safety and environmental responsibility in mind.

Our highly skilled team is key to our service excellence at Bisso Towboat. With an average tenure of 27 years, our captains and crew bring a wealth of experience and expertise to every job, ensuring that our clients receive the highest professionalism and care. Our crews are dedicated to maintaining our fleet, treating each vessel as their own, which reflects our commitment to quality and reliability.

For over a century, Bisso Towboat has been the leading ship-assist towboat company on the river, trusted by our clients to deliver safe, efficient, and dependable service.
 

"Our equipment is our strength, but our crew is our core — their skill and dedication transform our service from efficient to exceptional, ensuring every customer experience is a success."

- SCOTT SLATTEN, PRESIDENT

OUR LEADERSHIP

SCOTT T. SLATTEN

CAPT. RUBEN DUPRE, III

VP, SAFETY & QUALITY

rubend@bissotowing.com

BRIAN CYPROWSKI

VP, OPERATIONS

bjc@bissotowing.com

DINO NOVIC

VP, ENGINEERING

dino@bissotowing.com

CAPT. JON DAVIS

ALLISON HENRY

OFFICE MANAGER 

allison@bissotowing.com

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