BOUCHARD TRANSPORTATION CO. INC.

Bouchard Transportation Co. Inc. is a family-owned company that has been involved in the maritime transportation industry for over a century. Founded in 1918, the company specializes in the transportation of petroleum products, typically utilizing a fleet of oil barges and tugboats to move cargo across the coastal waters of the United States, primarily along the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.


Historically, Bouchard Transportation has earned a reputation for its commitment to safety and efficiency. The company has invested in modernizing its fleet to meet safety and environmental regulations, aiming to minimize the risks associated with transporting hazardous materials.


However, in recent years, the company faced significant challenges. In 2020, Bouchard Transportation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial difficulties and legal issues related to safety violations and operational mishaps. This led to an overhaul of the company's management and restructuring efforts aimed at stabilizing its operations and financial standing.


Despite these challenges, Bouchard Transportation remains a key player in the maritime oil transportation sector, leveraging its long-standing expertise and extensive fleet operations. The company's workforce, including skilled mariners and support staff, continues to strive for operational excellence and adherence to safety and environmental standards.


For the most up-to-date information on Bouchard Transportation Co. Inc., it is advisable to check recent news updates, the company's official website, or industry reports.


Melville United States

58 South Service Road
Melville NY 11747
United States

Ships

RALPH E.BOUCHARD

Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

B. NO. 262

Tank Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

B. NO. 280

Tank Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

MORTON S. BOUCHARD IV

Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

B. NO. 205

Tank Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

B. NO. 231

Tank Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

ELLEN S.BOUCHARD

Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

B. NO. 225

Tank Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

B. NO. 282

Tank Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

BARBARA E.BOUCHARD

Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

JANE A. BOUCHARD

Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

B. NO. 242

Tank Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

ROBERT J. BOUCHARD

Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

BOUCHARD GIRLS

Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

J. GEORGE BETZ

Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

B. NO. 230

Tank Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

LINDA LEE BOUCHARD

Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

Maritime News

US Intercepts Three Iranian Tankers in Asian Waters

US Intercepts Three Iranian Tankers in Asian Waters

12 hours ago
The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday.Washington has imposed a blockade on Iran's trade by sea while Iran has fired on ships to prevent them sailing through the Strait of Hormuz waterway at the entrance to the Middle East Gulf. Nearly two months after the U.S. and Israel began their war on Iran, there is little sign of peace talks resuming during an uneasy ceasefire.The closure of the strait has disrupted supply of a fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies, and caused a global energy crisis. U.S.
Iran Detains Two Container Ships for Maritime Violations

Iran Detains Two Container Ships for Maritime Violations

yesterday
Iran said it had captured two container ships seeking to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after firing on them and another vessel, in its first seizures since its war with the United States and Israel began in February.Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported the seizures and added its Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy had warned that any disruption to order and safety in the strait would be considered a "red line."The seizure of one of the ships, the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca, was confirmed by Montenegro's minister of maritime affairs, who said four Montenegrin seafarers were on board and that they and the rest of the crew were safe.
Three Ships Fired Upon in Strait of Hormuz, Crews Unharmed

Three Ships Fired Upon in Strait of Hormuz, Crews Unharmed

yesterday
At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the U.S.-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.A Liberia-flagged container ship sustained damage to its bridge after being hit by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades northeast of Oman.The UKMTO said the master of the vessel reported being approached by an IRGC gunboat. The vessel, it said, was subsequently fired upon.
Scam Messages Target Ships with Fake Hormuz Transit Offers

Scam Messages Target Ships with Fake Hormuz Transit Offers

2 days ago
Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded west of the waterway, Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has warned.The U.S. has maintained its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then re-imposed its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passed before war broke out in the Middle East.Amid ceasefire talks, Tehran, which controls the chokepoint, has proposed tolls on vessels to safely transit.
US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship, Tehran Vows Retaliation

US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship, Tehran Vows Retaliation

3 days ago
Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate.Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on shaky ground, as Iran said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations that the U.S. had hoped to kick off before the ceasefire expires on Tuesday.The U.S. has maintained a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then reimposed its own blockade on marine traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply.The U.S.