Marine transport provider Harley Marine Services said Jan. 7
that it has acquired certain offshore assets of Louisiana-based Enterprise
Marine Services, including six double hull petroleum barges and four tugboats.
Harley Marine also said that it’s acquiring “the expertise
and knowledge of current Enterprise employees associated with these assets,” in
order to make the transition as smooth and seamless as possible as the vessels
are incorporated into the Harley Marine fleet.
The acquired assets are to be used in current operations to
strengthen market presence and support long-term customer demand and growth,
the company said.
“The acquisition strengthens our market presence and allows
us to grow with our customers’ needs,” Harley Marine Services Chairman and CEO
Harley Franco said.
Harley Marine has operations along the West Coast, including
Alaska, New York Harbor and the US Gulf Coast.
Services provided by the company include the transportation
and storage of petroleum products, ship assist and escort, the transportation
of general cargo and rescue towing.
