The following decade was a time for great development of the companies, including an opportunity for permanent expansion in Alaska. The company recognized opportunities when the Exxon Valdez spill occurred in 1989 in Valdez, Alaska. Bob relocated to Valdez, AK and secured multiple contracts. A couple years later in 1993 a decision was made to secure a long term presence in the local market through the acquisition of equipment, vessels and personnel of an established marine group in that region.
The growth potential for the companies allowed the Owners to layout and plan the future of the company as well as to write a new business plan. The first step in that plan was establishment of an administrative arm to help the company manage and track growth, and provide customer service and support.
During the 1990s the Company added Tugs American Champion and the American Islander to its fleet and bought a local crew boat company in Los Angeles to provide crew boat services from its berth 270-271 facility. The crew boat division has grown with the addition of several crew boats up to 135’ in length. In 1990 with the proceeds from the Valdez job we bought the equipment and barge to build our first crane barge in Hawaii to assist in the growth of our construction division.
