Tradewinds Towing

A Legacy Built on Expertise and Experience

TradeWinds Towing boasts over three decades of experience in the maritime industry, providing secure and efficient towing services throughout the United States, South and Central America, and the Caribbean. Founded by second-generation tugboaters Dominique and Rachel Smith, the company has grown into a fleet of nine ocean-going tugboats, offering unparalleled reliability and responsiveness to diverse maritime needs.

Our Expertise

TradeWinds offers a comprehensive range of services to meet the varying demands of our clients.

Ocean Towing

• Specialized transportation of project cargoes like barges loaded with heavy lift modules, offshore equipment, and other specialty cargo.
• Deadship towing of vessels to recycling yards.
• Liner service with swift turnaround times to meet customer schedules.

Project Cargos

• Expert handling of oversized and heavy cargo deliveries.
• Comprehensive turnkey service from planning to delivery.

Deadship Tows

• Efficient removal and transport of disabled vessels.
• Recovery of grounded vessels and offshore equipment.

Newbuilds & Positioning Tows

• Delivery of new vessels and barges from fabrication yards.
• Precise positioning of equipment on short-haul and long-distance tows.

Marine Construction & Dredging Support

• Anchor-handling and support services for offshore construction projects.
• Assistance with dredging and pipeline installations.

Rescue Towage & Marine Salvage

• Immediate response to emergencies involving disabled vessels.
• Recovery and repair of damaged vessels.

Throughout our three decades in operation, TradeWinds has cultivated a reputation for

• Safety: Our unwavering commitment to upholding the highest safety standards.
• Service: Responsive communication and personalized attention to each project.
• Expertise: Decades of experience ensuring efficient and reliable towing services.