STEVENS TOWING: A South Carolina Team Built for Complex Jobs

When Nexans’ cable-laying barge arrived at Stevens Towing’s Yonges Island Shipyard—late and with nearly four times the expected scope of work—the timeline was already razor-thin. With a fixed departure date tied to a narrow cable-laying permit window in New York, failure was not an option.

Stevens Towing responded with the hallmarks that define its reputation across the industry.

Stevens Towing Island Express and the Island Merchant assist the Trade Winds Towing tug Isabel in moving the Nexans cable-laying barge along the South Carolina coast. Stevens Towing provided shipyard, tug and heavy lift support for the project.

Delivering under pressure with precision, adaptability, and a coordinated team effort, the company once again demonstrated its ability to execute complex marine projects on tight deadlines.

Flexibility in Action

The late arrival and expanded scope demanded immediate adaptation. Stevens Towing rapidly increased manning, shifted equipment, and mobilized crews around the clock to keep the project on schedule. Despite the challenges, every milestone was met, ensuring Nexans could depart on time.

A Multi-Faceted Company with the Assets to Perform

This project activated all three arms of Stevens Towing:

• Shipyard Services handled the core workload at Yonges Island.
• Heavy Lift Operations executed precision lifting of cranes and the vertical injector.
• Marine Operations provided tug support, repositioned the barge, maneuvered floating cranes, and guided the vessel’s departure to Pier K.

With deep assets, experienced teams, and integrated capabilities, Stevens Towing delivered seamless execution across every phase.

Nick Hunter at Stevens Towing shipyard in Yonges Island, South Carolina.

Dedication That Drives Results

For nearly a month, the project operated 24/7. Project Manager Nick Hunter led from the front—working alongside his crew, Nexans personnel, and Crowley teams while logging consecutive 80+ hour weeks.

Every hour, every shift, and every challenge was met with commitment and professionalism—reinforcing Stevens Towing’s reputation for reliability under pressure.

Why Stevens Towing

Integrated Services • Proven Heavy Lift Expertise • Advanced Marine Operations • A Shipyard Built for Complex Jobs

From heavy lift to marine operations to shipyard expertise, Stevens Towing delivered a coordinated, all-hands-on-deck response to one of its most complex projects to date—proving once again that the company’s strength lies in its flexibility, its assets, and its people.

Stevens Towing continues to demonstrate that its strength lies not only in its assets, but in the people who power every project.