COMPANY CULTURE
The culture of Blessey Marine is our heart, our soul, and drives all that we do. You will find a culture of respect, teamwork, attention to detail and to safety, and a dedication to customer service. In one word, we are a family. From the executive management team to the entry level deckhand, we cultivate people with strong character who understand that everyone who wears the Blessey “B ” is part of a team supporting each other, our customers, and our community.
The Blessey CULTURE
OUR BLESSEY FAMILY
At Blessey Marine, we are not just colleagues. We are friends and consider ourselves family. We work hard, but we know how to have fun; we celebrate success and learn from failure; we motivate and push one another to grow. Above all, we respect and support each other. We honor our tenured, loyal employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and now 30-year service awards. Our vessels that meet safety, operations, and budgetary goals are eligible for our annual Captain’s Club Trip as well as additional bonuses. Events such as the annual Captain’s Meetings, Blessey Family Day, Operations Retreats to Montana, bowling tournaments, happy hours, and vessel christenings provide opportunities outside of the office to interact with family and friends, office and vessel employees alike. And, in times of hardship, such as Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana or Hurricane Harvey in Texas, we come together as a family to support each other as well as the affected local community. Our culture is unique.
WE ARE BLESSEY PROUD!
COMMITMENT
We believe that success requires an unwavering commitment to excellence in all aspects of our organization. We strive for continuous improvement at all levels; we have a corporate responsibility to be better each and every day. Through hard work, training, respect for one another, communication, and teamwork, we can realize our goals to exceed customer expectations as well as to ensure that our environment endures for future generations. Our commitment to customer satisfaction and safety are the top priorities of every employee, the purpose of every job, and the foundation of our business.
LEADERSHIP
Leaders chart a course for others through their own actions. At Blessey Marine, we continue to push expectations for industry safety. We have never built or used any barge that was not double-hulled, even before regulations mandated such. We train and audit our employees on industry best practices to ensure the safety and wellness of our crews. Our management team members hold board positions on nearly every major industry advocacy organization and government oversight panel, always attempting to raise industry expectations and to support the hard working American men and women in the maritime industry.
GOAL ZERO
Our safety efforts begin at the top of our organization and flow through to every extension of Blessey Marine. Safety is the first pillar of our Corporate Purpose Statement and the foundation of our GOAL Zero initiative. Proudly, our GOAL Zero program sets progressive, yet attainable goals that demand accountability at all levels. We provide every employee with the training, the tools, and the resources to perform their job safely, every time that they go to work. The consistent and ongoing execution of our core values, combined with our commitment to safety, is what makes Blessey Marine the premier carrier on the inland waterways.
GALLERY
