Tug & Barge Rental & Sales

Welcome to Kehoe, your trusted partner in marine construction and logistics. Specializing in tug and barge rentals, Kehoe offers a comprehensive fleet tailored to meet the unique demands of your projects. Our equipment is not just extensive—it’s meticulously maintained and adapted specifically for efficiency, safety, and timely completion.  

Barges are also available for purchase, and can be custom built to suit your needs.

Our Fleet

Kehoe boasts the largest fleet of tugs on the St. Lawrence River and Eastern Ontario.
Our fleet includes a variety of tugs ranging from 200HP to 650HP, all operated
by seasoned captains with over a decade of river navigation expertise.
Complimenting our tugs are 12 versatile work boats, crewed by professionals
trained in marine-specific safety protocols.

Barge Solutions: Our fleet also includes sectional barges designed for easy assembly and relocation, perfect for remote worksites and varied project needs. From small, maneuverable barges suitable for any boat launch to larger units capable of supporting heavy-duty equipment like 150-tonne cranes, Kehoe can customize our sectional barges for any job. Our stand-alone barges, ranging from 16’x40’ to 35’x100’, are indispensable for transporting diverse materials across the 1000 Islands and Lake Ontario.

Strategic Location: Situated strategically on the St. Lawrence River, Kehoe provides a prime gateway for material delivery via barge. Our service area spans from Cornwall to Trenton and extends across the eastern portion of Lake Ontario, ensuring swift and efficient transport to your project site. With multiple locations along the Cornwall – Trenton corridor, we facilitate seamless onboarding of your materials, optimizing both time and resources.

Why Choose Kehoe: Choosing Kehoe means choosing reliability, expertise, and a commitment to excellence in marine logistics. Our dedicated team not only delivers equipment but also invaluable industry knowledge and support, contributing to overall project savings and success. Whether you’re embarking on a complex marine construction project or transporting crucial materials, Kehoe stands ready to exceed your expectations.

Experience the Kehoe advantage—where efficiency meets reliability on the water. Contact us today to learn more about our tug and barge rental solutions and how we can partner with you on your next project.

Kehoe Marine Sectional Barges  

Standard Specifications  

  • Barge Deck ratings of 5000 PSF distributed load and 25,000 PSF concentrated load capacity  
  • Barges constructed from 5/16” 50W steel deck plating. Main frame constructed from 8” channel on 5’ centers. Cross bracing 3”x3”x ¼” angle. Bottom stiffeners 2”x2”x ¼”, angle deck stiffeners 3”x5”x ¼” on 15” centers.  
  • Sacrificial anodes are installed as standard equipment on the exterior of every barge to reduce corrosion.  
  • CWB Certified Weld Inspector team members on staff ensuring consistent quality on all weld joints. 
  • Kehoe Sectional Barges designed by certified Naval Architect  
  • In-house design engineers can take clients provided information to develop custom solutions. Custom barges or accessories can be designed, approved by the client, then skillfully fabricated in our facility. 

Dimensions & Sizes  

 

Specifications Kehoe 40 SB Kehoe 40 SB Kehoe SB 20
Effective Length 40’ - 12.192m 20’ - 6.09m 10’ - 3.05m
Effective Width 10’ – 3.05m 10’ – 3.05m 10’ – 3.05m
Effective Depth 5’ – 1.52m 5’ – 1.52m 5’ – 1.52m
Unit Weight 10,478 kg 5,670 kg 2,948 kg
Deck Bearing Per Square Foot 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs

Options & Accessories  

  • 18” dia. Spud Wells with winch mount bracket  
  • 50hp Hydraulic winch complete with quick connect hydraulic hoses 
  • 40hp Hydraulic power pack  
  • Sandblasting, two coats of marine grade epoxy applied on each section 
  • Handrails, deck cleats & ladders  
  • In house design engineers can take client provided information to develop custom solutions. Custom barges or accessories can be designed, approved by the client, then skillfully fabricated in our facility. 

Applications: Ideal for a wide range of applications including construction support, material transport, dredging operations, and temporary platforms for equipment deployment. Whether you need to transport heavy equipment or facilitate construction in remote locations, our sectional barges are designed to meet your operational needs with reliability and efficiency.

Service Area: Rentals available all across Ontario, sales available abroad.

Contact Us: Explore the versatility of our sectional barges and discover how Kehoe can support your marine construction and logistics requirements. Contact us today to discuss your project needs and rental options.