Vessel Visit in the Times of Covid-19

From late March 2020 for approximately 5-6 weeks, visiting a vessel was virtually out of the question. Virtual being the key word, because visiting a vessel in these new strange times of Covid-19 kept most of our key vessel visitors away from the boats for health safety. It turned to more phone calls and virtual visits via FaceTime and Zoom. Any repair visits or necessary drop offs to the boats were quickly done, fully masked, gloved and sanitized. Pretty much no one was allowed to interfere with the crew’s health during this time. Vessel crews naturally “social distance”, but every precaution was taken.

Finally, May 4, 2020 a few of the travel restrictions were lifted and Port Captain Frank Bumgarden, Safety and Compliance Manager Sarah Hattier and Engineering Manager Jeremy Cavalier were back on track to get to the vessels to pay visits, perform audits and get any repairs and maintenance completed.

And on May 12th with a few more restrictions lifted, our fearless leader Rory Dupre and VP Calvin Self, ventured out as masked men to visit the crew on the M/V Everard Dupre to present them with their Kirby NO HARM Award. Yes, wearing their masks to keep our essential crew members safe, while making a friendly visit, one which everyone needs right now after such a long lockdown. Captain Tub and Crew were more than welcoming, still loving to show off their beautiful almost year old vessel! And after the short visit, Rory and Calvin returning to our office here in Houma, with nothing but smiles and gratitude for being able to finally get out there and make that vessel visit.

May 12, 2020 vessel visit to M/V Everard Dupre. In the photo: Calvin Self, Demarrius Thomas, Phillip Thompson, Captain James Tub Davis (with award), Paul Jackson, Jalare Marks, Rory Dupre