Blue Star Marine has garnered respect in the maritime industry by placing safety, customer service, and efficiency as its first priorities. We are a key partner with the Southwest Louisiana business and industry community, and our team works diligently to provide your business with the quality service and personal touch you require. Between job safety analysis and protocols to maritime procedures and regulations, Blue Star Marine is equipped to handle your objectives.
Blue Star Marine operates with professional insurance coverage, including $6 million Marine Commercial Liability Coverage (Aggregate), Jones Act, Workmen’s Comp, Pollution Coverage, and Commercial Dive Insurance.
At Blue Star Marine we are proud of our safety and performance record, and we attribute our perfect safety record to stringent work ethics and safety procedures specified for our captains and divers. All Blue Star Marine procedures strictly comply with United States Coast Guard and OSHA regulations. Our vessels are operated by US Coast Guard licensed 100-ton Masters and are commercially insured to provide all services by Blue Star Marine.
The Blue Star Crew
Cher Walker
Cher monitors safety guidelines, safety protocols, and employee qualifications.
Cher has a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Orleans in Marketing and a Masters of Science degree from McNeese State University in Exercise Physiology. Cher is an avid scuba diver and boater and is a member of the Professional Association of Scuba Divers (PADI) as a Master Scuba Diver Trainer, a First Aid and CPR Instructor, and an American Red Cross Lifeguard Trainer. She is also a member of the Lake Charles Sail and Power Squadron serving on the public relations and boating activities committee. She is a former member of the NOAA Sanctuary Advisory Council serving the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Also, as a Platinum Dealer for Scuba Pro, Cher is a member of the Advisory Council.
The Blue Star Fleet
Shipstores
65’ custom build deck boat for transporting shipstores inshore
Blue Star
45’ custom built vessel which lends itself for inshore and offshore launches. USCG certified and inspected for 16 passengers.
Calcasieu Express
44’ foot deck boat for inshore deliveries and personnel transport for up to 6 passengers
Cameron Express
50’ foot deck boat equipped with a 5-ton IMT deck crane to support multiple operations, including ship stores, salvage, and environmental response.
Mantis
36’ custom build vessel for high-speed launches. Holds up to 6 passengers.
Shipstores
65’ custom build deck boat for transporting shipstores inshore
Blue Star
45’ custom built vessel which lends itself for inshore and offshore launches. USCG certified and inspected for 16 passengers.
Calcasieu Express
44’ foot deck boat for inshore deliveries and personnel transport for up to 6 passengers
Cameron Express
50’ foot deck boat equipped with a 5-ton IMT deck crane to support multiple operations, including ship stores, salvage, and environmental response.
Mantis
36’ custom build vessel for high-speed launches. Holds up to 6 passengers.