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The BLUEFIN is a regular visitor to these parts . Now owned by
KIRBY CORPORATION -

Kirby Inland Marine operates the nation’s largest fleet of inland tank
barges and towing vessels. Petrochemicals, such as styrene, benzene
and methanol; liquid fertilizer, including anhydrous ammonia; refined
products, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel; black oil, such as
asphalt, No. 6 fuel oil, crude oil and coker fuel; and pressurized
products, such as butane, propane and butadiene, are transported
efficiently and safely from producers to intermediaries to end users.

Kirby’s service area spans America’s inland waterway network: The Gulf
Intracoastal Waterway, the Mississippi River, the Illinois River, the
Ohio River and numerous other waterways. Kirby operates 901 active
inland tank barges and 241 active towing vessels. Kirby represents the
industry leader in safety, customer service and environmental
protection.
Kirby Inland Marine Operates
901
Active Inland Tank Barges
241
active towing vessels
18.3
million barrels of capacity
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