McDonough Marine Service

Do you have an upcoming landlocked project? Perhaps you need some additional horsepower to help shift barges around at your job site? Let McDonough Marine Service provide you the peace of mind that comes with chartering one of our Truckable Tugs. These 25'L x 14'W x 5'H, 600 HP babies are powered by two John Deere engines and itching to give you the support you need on your project. Keep in mind the savings & efficiency created by having one on bareboat charter at your job site. Give us a call at 504-780-8100 and see how The Barge People experience can give you a leg up on your next project! #McDonoughMarineService #TheBargePeople #Barges #Tugs #TruckableTugs #SpudBarges #DeckBarges #LiquidMudBarges #GreatWorkPlace

80 years ago today the brave men and woman of the Allied forces staked their claim as “The Greatest Generation”. Please take a moment to reflect on their courage and sacrifice.

McDonough Marine Service is happy to say "Congratulations" to our very own Chris Natal as he celebrates his 20th year with our company. We are fortunate to have Chris as part of the team. He continues to provide top-notch support to our customer base and an unparalleled demeanor with his co-workers while helping make The Barge People be the very best that we can possibly be. Thanks again, Chris...Here's looking forward to many more years!! #McDonoughMarineService #TheBargePeople #GreatWorkPlace #DeckBarges #SpudBarges #TugBoats #TruckableTugs #ShaleBarges

Looking forward to seeing everyone at IMX in Nashville, TN this week. Stop by our booth (#124) and say hello to your friends at McDonough Marine Service...We'd love to see you. The Barge People are ready to answer any Marine Transportation questions you may have. If you don't have any questions, still pass by and say hello! #McDonoughMarineService #TheBargePeople #ProjectCargo #DeckBarges #SpudBarges #TugBoats #IMX2024

Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave. We all know that Freedom isn't free. This weekend is about a special remembrance of those who fought, and died, to give us that Freedom. As Americans, we are blessed to have the right to do & say the things we do every day. That right was birthed by those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget. :"Thank You for your service" cannot be said enough this Memorial Day weekend. #Freedom #ThankYouForYourService #UltimateSacrifice #McDonoughMarineService #TheBargePeople #GodBlessAmerica

Many thanks to our friends at LCPA for hosting, and to our very own Michele Keeton for facilitating the attendance of McDonough Marine Service accounting intern, Ryan Robichaux, to this Ethics program. And congrats to Ryan, an Archbishop Rummel graduate and LSU Accounting student on joining the LCPA Student Affiliate program. These types of events/organizations are vital to the next generation of business people getting a quality start to their respective careers and understanding what it takes to make a difference as they grow. Thanks to Michele for taking the time out of her schedule to mentor Ryan as he begins his internship w/The Barge People...Such is the McDonough way. #McDonoughMarineService #TheBargePeople #DeckBarges #SpudBarges #ProjectCargoBarges #DecommissioningBarges #LiquidMudBarges #GreatWorkPlace

As the McDonough Marine Service team transited yet another successful Offshore Technology Conference (Houston), we like to say thanks to all who attended this important industry event. It was great to once again see our long-time friends and just as nice to make new ones. OTC is always a great boost for the networking side of things. If we can help you with a barge, a tug, or anything else, please contact the McDonough Marine Service team at 504-780-8100. Let The Barge People work for you. #McDonoughMarineService #TheBargePeople #DeckBarges #SpudBarges #InlandBarges #OffshoreBarges #TugBoats #TruckableTugs #LiquidMudBarges #ShaleBarges

It has been worth the wait! We are excited to announce the launch of our 6th, yes SIXTH, 300’x100’x19’9” US Flagged, ABS Classed, Oceangoing Deck Barge. The MARMAC 306 made its splash on Friday, and as you can see, she’s already being outfitted for her maiden voyage. If your project needs a 300’x100’ don’t fret, because The Barge People have you covered, the MARMAC 307 isn’t far behind. #TheBargePeople #NewBuild #USOffshoreDecommissioning #USOffshoreWind #ProjectCargo

It is with a boatload of pride, gratitude (and a few quiet tears) that we say adieu to our longtime salesman, John Stevenson. After 40 plus years of barge renting, employee mentoring, and above all, relationship building, John announced his retirement from McDonough Marine Service, effective February of this year. Through his many years at McDonough, John served as a true mentor, confidant, and friend to our industry. He filled all 3 roles with equal and exceptional vigor. For co-workers, customers, and vendors alike, having him pull up a chair in your office was always a treat as he was so very blessed with the ‘gift of gab’. And it wasn’t uncommon for John to meet you at a conference or a sales call, then see you again five+ years later zipping through an airport or the like, and ask about your kids…By name. Or to send you a text about a ball game involving your favorite team, whether you’d communicated w/him in the last few years or not. Putting people first is a staple John lives by and he passed that lesson on to so many in his years at McDonough Marine Service. He knew the barge business back & front, having started his career when the sales team carried a 2” pump in the collective trunks of those company issued Chevy Impalas, just in case they had to jump into action. If you called him --- morning, noon, night, or weekend --- he answered. Still does. Safe to say, an indelible footprint has been left for those he tutored to emulate, and then, escalate. Such is The McDonough Way. Thanks, John, for the passion, the production, and most of all, the person you are. While this has been the plan for some time now, it doesn’t make it a whole lot easier…Knowing your commitment to continue to serve as an ambassador & resource, and the mutual appreciation between The McDonough Family and yours, we know the future is as bright as ever. Congratulations, and all the best to you and Jennifer as you embark on your next journey. Fair Seas and Following Winds, BigFella. You will be missed.  #McDonoughMarineService #TheBargePeople #GreatWorkPlace #DeckBarges #SpudBarges #TruckableTugs #TugBoats