DeForge Maritime Towing

DeForge Maritime Towing is strategically located in the Puget Sound and operates from its headquarters in Seattle, Washington.

Primary service areas

DeForge Maritime Towing provides services primarily in:

• The Pacific Northwest (including Puget Sound and Seattle area)
• San Francisco Bay Area
• Alaska
• Hawaii
• Gulf of Mexico
• Additional routes across the US West Coast, US East Coast, Guam and the Marshall Islands, depending on project needs

Contact and dispatch

DeForge Maritime Towing operates a 24/7 dispatch for customer needs.

• 24/7 dispatch phone: 206-427-7033
• General phone: 206-427-7033
• Email: info@deforgemaritimetowing.com

Office address

DeForge Maritime Towing LLC 1801 Fairview Ave E, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98102

Operating approach and values

• Family owned and operated business
• Focus on safety through rigorous training and drills
• Solutions-based approach to complex marine projects
• Commitment to seeing every project through to completion
• Emphasis on responsive customer service and communication

DeForge Maritime Towing offers the following services:

• Ocean towing – Long-haul towing of barges and equipment on coastal and ocean routes.
• Inland barge move and assist – Tug support for moving barges and assisting marine operations on inland and near-coastal waterways.
• Marine construction support – Tug and barge services to support marine construction projects.
• Aggregate / cargo loading and delivery – Transport of aggregate and other cargoes using barges, including loading and delivery.
• Logistics – Marine logistics support, including planning and coordination of cargo movements by tug and barge.
• Lake Union services – Tug and barge operations in and around Lake Union.
• Tug and barge charter – Charter of tugs and barges, including provision of captain and crew for vessel rentals.

Availability

• Services are available 24/7 subject to vessel and crew availability and project requirements.
• For current availability and to discuss a specific project, customers should contact DeForge Maritime Towing dispatch at 206-427-7033 or email info@deforgemaritimetowing.com.

DeForge Maritime Towing specializes in tandem long-haul ocean towing using its tugboat fleet.

Service areas

Ocean towing service areas include:

• Alaska
• The Pacific Northwest
• US West Coast
• Hawaii
• Guam
• Marshall Islands
• Gulf of Mexico
• US East Coast

Vessel certification and safety

• All DeForge Maritime Towing ocean tugs are US Coast Guard (USCG) certified and compliant with Subchapter M requirements as stated on the company website.
• Vessels follow thorough and frequent safety management protocols for certification.
• The company emphasizes safety through rigorous training and drills for its crews.

Types of ocean towing work

Ocean towing services can include:

• Point-to-point marine transport
• Transportation of materials and equipment
• Offshore moorings
• Heavy lift support using barges as part of project logistics

How to request ocean towing

• 24/7 dispatch phone: 206-427-7033
• Email: info@deforgemaritimetowing.com

Customers should be prepared to discuss:

• Cargo or equipment type
• Origin and destination
• Schedule and timing requirements
• Any special project constraints or offshore requirements

DeForge Maritime Towing offers tug and barge charter services to support a variety of marine projects.

Service areas

Charter service areas include:

• Alaska
• The Pacific Northwest
• US West Coast
• Hawaii
• Guam
• Marshall Islands
• Gulf of Mexico
• US East Coast

What is included with a charter

• DeForge Maritime Towing provides captain and crew for all vessel rentals.
• Charter services can be used when a customer's own tug is unavailable or additional vessels are required for a project.

Example uses

Tug and barge charter services can support:

• Marine construction projects
• Cargo and material transport
• Supplemental capacity when an operator's tug is undergoing maintenance or unexpectedly out of service

How to arrange a charter

To discuss a tug and barge charter:

• 24/7 dispatch phone: 206-427-7033
• Email: info@deforgemaritimetowing.com

Provide details on the project scope, location, timing and any special requirements so DeForge Maritime Towing can evaluate options from its fleet.

Roles mentioned on the company website include:

• Captain (Master of Towing – Inland, Near Coastal / Oceans)
• Mate (Mate of Towing – Inland, Near Coastal / Oceans)
• Deckhand (inland and offshore)
• Chief Engineer

Exact qualifications, endorsements and experience requirements are defined by DeForge Maritime Towing for each position and may change over time.

How to learn more or apply

• Visit the Careers or Job Openings section of the DeForge Maritime Towing website for current listings and application instructions.
• For general employment questions, contact the office or email info@deforgemaritimetowing.com.

General notes

• Positions may be offered on a full-time, part-time, or seasonal basis depending on operational needs.
• Hiring needs and open roles vary over time; applicants should always refer to current postings on the company website.

The company's website lists the following tugs with key specifications:

• Clayton Arthur – Approx. 124' x 32' x 15'; 3,900 HP; fuel capacity about 112,000 gallons.
• Capt Cae – Approx. 92' x 25' x 13.5'; 2,800 HP; fuel capacity about 42,000 gallons.
• Bandit – Approx. 25' x 11' x 4'; 325 HP; fuel capacity about 500 gallons.
• Miki Hana – Approx. 99' x 30' x 13'; 3,000 HP; fuel capacity about 58,000 gallons.
• Smokey – Approx. 52' x 14' x 6'; 600 HP; fuel capacity about 4,000 gallons.
• Skookum – Approx. 38' x 11' x 4'; 500 HP; fuel capacity about 2,000 gallons.
• Nola Gail – Approx. 101.6' x 32' x 17'; 3,900 HP; fuel capacity about 98,000 gallons.
• Lulu – Approx. 62' x 15.5' x 6.5'; 850 HP; fuel capacity about 2,800 gallons.

(Exact vessel specifications should always be confirmed directly with DeForge Maritime Towing for project planning.)

Fleet capabilities

• Tugs suitable for long-haul ocean towing and coastal operations.
• Vessels used for inland barge moves, harbor assist and lake work.
• Fleet supports marine construction projects, cargo transport and charter operations.

Fleet certification and safety

• Tugs used for ocean towing are USCG certified and compliant with Subchapter M as described on the company website.
• Vessels undergo regular safety management and inspections.

Fleet inquiries

For questions about specific tugs, capacities or matching a vessel to a project:

• 24/7 dispatch phone: 206-427-7033
• Email: info@deforgemaritimetowing.com

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