In the late 1800’s Charles Suderman and Ben Dolson began stevedoring operations in Galveston. With the purchase of the first steam tug LOUISE, Suderman and Dolson began to shift deck barges that were used extensively at the time to handle cargo.  As the need for towing services grew, the LOUISE soon began assisting ships in Galveston harbor.  

In 1916, John Young purchased Dolson’s portion of the company, adding six tugs to the fleet including the first “modern” diesel tug vessel to operate on the Texas Gulf Coast.  In 2001, S&Y merged and combined fleets with Intracoastal Towing and Transportation Company.

Over the years S&Y has continuously expanded and upgraded its fleet to accommodate modern shipping requirements. With addition of the Z-Tech Tug THOR, S&Y will bring the newest and most innovative tug of its type in the western hemisphere to the central Texas Gulf Coast. Today with access to 31 tugs strategically located in Houston, Texas City, Galveston, Freeport and Corpus Christi, S&Y is well positioned to provide the right tug for the right job.