Lucy LC tug with crane barge at the waterway crossing

Page hero · Image or video

General Towing & Contractor Support

Repositioning of barges, vessels and floating equipment.

New York State Marine Highway Transportation LLC provides towing and marine transportation services throughout New York State waterways and along the U.S. East Coast. We connect Atlantic ocean ports to the Great Lakes via the New York State Canal System, supporting construction, infrastructure, and marine operations.

What We Tow

Deck, hopper, and material barges.
Crane barges, dredges, and work platforms.
Modular and sectional floats.
Construction support equipment.
Disabled or repositioned vessels.

Marine Transportation that Works the Way Construction Does

Repositioning & Mobilization

We reposition and mobilize floating equipment to align with complex construction schedules—from short relocations to multi-leg inland and coastwise moves. Services include job-site relocations, canal staging, and coordinated coastal and inland transport.

Planned for Waterway Conditions

Every tow is planned around real-world constraints, including weather, lock operations, seasonal limits, bridge clearances, draft restrictions, tidal windows, and site access—improving safety, reducing delays, and keeping projects on schedule.

Focused on Job-Site Realities

We work directly with contractors, engineers, and project managers to plan safe, efficient marine movements that reduce handoffs, limit trucking, and streamline project execution.