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Marine Operations

Loadstar provides around-the-clock marine services including tankerman operations, on-call dock operations, and barge fleeting.  Operations are supported by our a 24-hour Logistics Center. Our proprietary Aegis software gives customers direct, real-time access to product transfer operations and vessel activity, improving planning and saving time and money.

Interested in becoming a licensed tankerman?

The Loadstar Tankerman Academy is a five-month, U.S. Coast Guard approved program.

Tankerman Operations

We provide U.S. Coast Guard licensed tankermen to serve as the Vessel Person-in-Charge (PIC) for transfers of refined products, chemicals, and liquified gases to and from vessels. Our tankerman work on 24-hour call and service major barge lines and facilities throughout the industry. Loadstar tankermen are known for their exceptional safety and operating performance, excellent customer service, and for upholding the highest standards of professionalism.

Want to gain your U.S. oast guard tankerman license?

Loadstar provides our very own tankerman academy to teach and train aspiring tankermen.

ON-CALL DOCK OPERATIONS

For sites with intermittent vessel activity, Loadstar provides on-call, Coast Guard-qualified personnel to serve as the Facility Person-in-Charge (PIC).  We bring our experience from across the industry to ensure your marine operations are safe, reliable, and efficient.

Interested in learning more about on-call dock operations?

Interested in learning more about on-call dock operations?

Interested in learning more about barge fleeting?

Barge FleetING

We operate the 166 Fleet on the lower Mississippi River just below the Sunshine Bridge, in the heart of Louisiana’s industrial corridor. A 1250 HP boat and crew equipped with advanced software ensure safe, reliable, and efficient barge monitoring, shifting, make-ready, and other services. Trusted by major barges lines throughout the industry, the 166 Fleet is ready to serve your needs.

Interested in learning more about fleet management?

Barge Fleeting

We operate the 166 Fleet on the lower Mississippi River just below the Sunshine Bridge, in the heart of Louisiana’s industrial corridor. A 1250 HP boat and crew equipped with advanced software ensure safe, reliable, and efficient barge monitoring, shifting, make-ready, and other services. Trusted by major barges lines throughout the industry, the 166 Fleet is ready to serve your needs.

By choosing Loadstar, you are guaranteed:

Interested in learning more about Barge Fleeting?