1.800.227.4348
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When you need a trusted partner for barge rentals and towing, trust The Barge People®! The team at McDonough Marine has over 75 years of experience and one of the largest fleets of inland and ocean barge rentals in the United States.
Carrying on the Family Legacy
Mr. McDonough founded this barge company with the goal of providing exceptional service for exceptional clients. Over 75 years later, we carry on that legacy as a talented, family-owned company. Our experience and passion are what make us The Barge People® you can trust!
Largest Fleet of Inland and Ocean Barge Rentals in the U.S.
We own the largest fleet of deck barges available for charter on the market today, giving our customer the flexibility they need to secure the right barge services for their marine transport and construction projects. Our extensive fleet of inland barges and ocean barges includes:
- Deck barges
- Deck barges
- Power spud barges
- Hopper barges
- Hopper barges
Cost-Effective Barge Services
Our barge services include rental solutions to supply intermittent barge needs while removing the fleeting costs and compliance responsibility that comes with barge ownership. Our cost-effective barge services allow our customers to focus on their projects and dedicate their capital to projects that benefit their business. Let us be your trusted partner for barge services!
Partner with The Barge People®
When you partner with The Barge People®, you work with a family-owned company and an experienced team! From inland to ocean barges, we are the premier choice for barge services in the United States. We look forward to talking with you about your project!
Frequently Asked Questions
We have convenient locations in Metairie, LA, Belle Chasse, LA, Houston, TX, and Chesapeke, VA. Visit our Contact Us page for information about the location nearest you.
Our fleet of inland and ocean barges includes deck barges, spud barges, power spud barges, hopper barges, shale barges.
We own and operate seven inland push boats from 600 HP to 2200 HP. With visibility up to 54'7", we provide the means to safely move oversized cargos. Our open market vessel chartering of additional inland and ocean tugs provides our clients with various options to fulfill virtually any requirement.
Explore What We Offer
Learn more about the different inland barges we have to offer:
When you partner with The Barge People, you work with a family-owned company and an experienced team. We look forward to talking with you about your project!
Give us a call or fill out the form and our team will be in touch as soon as possible.
1-800-227-4348
3500 North Causeway Blvd
Ste. 900
Metairie, LA 70002
