Moran operates an extensive, powerful and carefully maintained fleet of vessels including over 100 versatile tugboats, nine tank barges including eight articulated tug and barges; and five dry bulk barges including one articulated tug and barge.

Crowley’s diverse fleet of tugs and barges bring confidence and an added layer of safety to every job. From high-horsepower, high-endurance tugs with dynamic positioning capabilities; to powerful, nimble harbor tugs; to high-deck-strength U.S.- and foreign-flag barges up to 400’ X 130’, we have vessels for whatever the job entails.

A barge is a large, flat-bottomed boat designed for carrying heavy cargo and passengers on canals and rivers. Barges are usually pushed or towed by a tugboat. A tugboat is a boat or ship that maneuvers vessels by pushing or pulling them either by direct contact or by means of a …

Our tugboats range from 600 HP to 2000 HP and are utilized for towing, rig tending, and construction. We provide tugs to support drilling rigs both inland and in the Gulf of Mexico. Our larger tugs tow rigs from one location to another as well as transport cargo.

Articulated tug barges (ATBs) consist of a tank vessel (barge) and a large, powerful tug that is positioned in a notch in the stern of the barge, which enables the tug to propel and maneuver the barge.

Tugboats are integral to barge transportation, as they pull barges along rivers, canals, and other waterways. In this blog post, we will explore the mechanics behind barge towing and examine how tugboats are used to transport goods efficiently and safely.

Once a single tugboat or multiple tugboats have moved a barge or vessel into port, they can either tow using a tow line or push it into dock. If a tow line is needed, this can be done with either direct or indirect towing. With direct towing, the tugboat pulls the large vessel straight ahead.

Curtin Maritime has a large fleet of Tugboats in all sizes, Harbor Tugs, Ocean Tugs, Combi Tugs, Mini Tugboats and more. Our marine fleet is on call and ready to assist 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Hull Dimensions: 25’ x 14’ x 4’5” Weight: # 43,000 These truckable tugs are swift, highly manueverable and easy to operate with their Electro-hydraulic steering system. They include PTO driven pumps driven off Twin Disk MG-5075SC Marine Transmissions. Flanking Rudders are available as an option.

Whether you need small tendering tugs or pushboats in shallow water operations, or if you simply need to move products and supplies at an economical rate on the Intracoastal, across the Gulf, or around the horn – IntraTug is READY to serve you with READY ASSETS! Contact us today.