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Marine Towing

Barge transport on the Kanawha River, Ohio River and other Ohio River tributaries with towboats from 800 to 6,000 horsepower.

Description

The Amherst Madison Towing Division moves barges along the Kanawha River, the Ohio River and other Ohio River tributaries with well-maintained towboats. Fleet vessels shown on the site include the MV Charleston, the O. Nelson Jones and the MV Mary Ellen Jones. The company's towboat history dates to 1955, when the steamer J.S. Lewis became the first towboat in the Amherst fleet.

Key features

  • Towboats from 800 to 6,000 horsepower
  • Operations on the Kanawha River, Ohio River and Ohio River tributaries
  • Crews of experienced, well-trained river men and women

Applications

  • Barge transport for inland shippers
  • Moving construction and project barges

Specifications

Towboat power800 to 6,000 hp

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