Towing, Tug & Barge Services
Tug and crane-barge mobilization, ship’s husbandry, barge and vessel salvage and buoy tow — from our own tug dock in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Seaward Marine Corporation operates its own fleet of tugs, crane barges and crew boats from a floating concrete tug dock in Chesapeake, Virginia. We tow and position barges for our own projects and for other contractors, support ship’s husbandry, and respond to barge and vessel salvage and buoy tow along the East Coast.
Tug & Barge Towing
Coastwise and harbor towing of deck, crane and material barges.
Crane-Barge Mobilization
Moving and positioning crane barges and spud barges to job sites.
Ship’s Husbandry
Line handling, launch service and vessel support in port.
Barge & Vessel Salvage
Recovery and re-floating of barges and small vessels.
Buoy Tow
Navigation buoy tow and positioning for the U.S. Coast Guard.
Crew Transport
Crew boats moving people and materials to marine job sites.
A fleet that answers to us
Self-performed with Seaward-owned equipment and crews, so mobilization, schedule and quality stay under one contract.
- 25 active tugs, largest 31 m / 3,900 hp
- Crane, deck, spud and material barges
- Crew boats for personnel transfer
- 80 m floating concrete tug dock, Chesapeake
- AIS-tracked tugs calling ports from Savannah to Halifax
- 24/7 dispatch
Towing, Tug & Barge in the field
Common questions
Need something not listed? Call (757) 558-3939 or send plans and specs through our RFQ form.
How many tugs does Seaward operate?
Our fleet includes 25 active tugs, with the largest at 31 m and 3,900 hp, plus crane barges and crew boats.
Do you tow for other contractors?
Yes. We provide tug and barge services to other contractors, ports and shipyards.
Where are your tugs based?
At our yard and 80 m floating concrete tug dock at 1500-B Steel St, Chesapeake, Virginia.
24/7 Emergency Response
Salvage, damage assessment and emergency repairs — a crew is on call around the clock.