Company History
E.N. BISSO & SON, INC. is proudly owned by 5th generation family descendants of Captain Joseph Bisso who founded the company by launching a ferry service to row people across the Mississippi River in Uptown New Orleans. E.N. BISSO & SON, INC. can trace these early days of the company’s activities back to 1880 and the oars in our logo are a salute to our origins. This enterprise quickly expanded to employ the use of steam-powered ferries and tugs. The ferry business grew into a sizable venture and was eventually sold to the State of Louisiana.

In 1946, the company was split up and Captain Edwin Napoleon Bisso and his son, Joseph August Bisso, II formed their own company with 6 tugboats and 2 heavy-lift derricks, naming it E.N. BISSO & SON. Since then, the company has grown and evolved to its position today as a leading U.S. Gulf & East Coast provider of harbor tug and towing services.

WHO WE ARE
E.N. Bisso provides ship-assist/harbor tug services in four ports: New Orleans/the Mississippi River; Gulfport, Mississippi; Port Canaveral, Florida and Palm Beach, Florida. Ship-assist/harbor tug services include docking/undocking ships/ATBs, as well as Escort, Hold-In and Stand-by services.

Our mission is to provide our customers with exceptional service, service that not only meets their needs but is always safe, timely and efficient.

To accomplish this mission, our team works with the company’s five core values in mind:

SAFETY, above all else.
Exceptional SERVICE to our customers.
An ENTREPRENEURIAL way of thinking.
NO suprises.
Prioritize and EXECUTE with a sense of urgency.

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E.N. Bisso & Son

Matt Holzhalb

Timothy Michel

Casey Willis

Ron Waddell

The Marine Operations team at E.N. Bisso & Son is responsible for the safe and efficient navigation of tugboats in various ports along the Gulf and East Coast. This team includes active and retired captains and mates who ensure timely docking and undocking of vessels, escort services, and standby operations. Emphasizing safety and exceptional service, they play a crucial role in maintaining operational excellence and supporting the company's mission.

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