Full-Time
Engineer
Posted on 11/23/2025
Canal Barge
201-500 employees
Diversified marine transportation and logistics provider
No salary listed
United States
In Person
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
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- safety conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment
- working knowledge of marine diesel engines (Emergency Diesel Engine and Caterpillar) and reduction gears and auxiliary equipment
- basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
- basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, email, and preventive maintenance application)
- valid driver's license
- must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen
- favorable work references
- orientation and training is provided (not a requirement)
- schedule may involve 28 days on and 28 days off
- U.S. Coast Guard engineering license is helpful (not required)
- Maintain and repair onboard equipment and machinery
- Assist in overhauls and other major repairs and projects
- Manage spare parts inventory
- Supervise personnel assigned to the Engine Room
- Fuel the towboat and barges
- Maintain regulatory compliance of the vessel engine room equipment
- Maintain cleanliness of the Engine Room
- U.S. Coast Guard engineering license is helpful
Canal Barge Company, Inc. is a family-owned marine transportation provider based in New Orleans that moves valuable cargo by water along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and beyond. It operates a diverse fleet of barges, including oceangoing deck barges, to handle shipments along rivers and seas, serving domestic routes from the Gulf Coast to Mid-America and conducting international port calls in the Caribbean, Central and South America, and even across the Pacific and Atlantic. The company specializes in dedicated logistics, offering tailor-made, long-term partnerships with customers across chemical, oil, construction, utilities, engineering, fabricators, and government sectors, including Fortune 500 clients. Canal Barge is compliant with the American Waterways Operators’ Responsible Carrier Program. Its goal is to provide dependable, long-term logistics solutions and high-quality customer service for moving valuable cargo by water.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New Orleans, Louisiana
Founded
1933
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Redwood Holdings acquisition pairs complementary strengths with Marquette Transportation.
- Combined holding company expands Jones Act market position and service offerings.
- Leadership retention under Merritt Lane ensures operational continuity post-acquisition.
What critics are saying
- Rocket Lab barge diversion reduces fleet capacity for core industrial clients.
- Integration with Marquette Transportation risks operational disruptions and customer trust erosion.
- Marquette dominance in resource allocation marginalizes Canal Barge's New Orleans operations.
What makes Canal Barge unique
- Operates 49 inland towboats and 900+ barges across liquid, dry cargo markets.
- Owns specialized subsidiaries including Illinois Marine Towing and IMT-Lemont Shipyard.
- Provides integrated marine transportation, logistics, terminaling, and harbor services.
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Company News
Redwood Holdings, a family-owned company, will acquire Canal Barge Company, marking its second investment in the U.S. Jones Act market after acquiring Marquette Transportation in May 2024. The acquisition will be through a new holding company that will also own Marquette. Merritt Lane will be CEO of the holding company, with David Lane and John Eckstein in leadership roles. The partnership aims to expand services and leverage shared values and expertise in marine transportation.
Rocket Lab has acquired the 400-foot barge from the New Orleans marine transportation firm Canal Barge Inc., and plans to have the platform operational in 2026.