Western Towboat Company
A family-owned tug and barge company operating since 1948.
Last updated September 2, 2026
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Overview
Western Towboat Company is a family-owned business since 1948, operating tugs and barges from Puget Sound to the Aleutian Islands, Arctic Alaska, Hawaiian Islands, and the Panama Canal. It provides ocean towing, harbor towing, ship assist, container and transportation services with a modern fleet of tugs and barges.
History
Western Towboat started with one small tug the N D TOBEY along Ballard’s waterfront in 1948. In the early days, Bob Sr. functioned as business agent, captain, engineer. Western Towboat has grown to a fleet of 22 tugs and 7 barges since then. As Western approaches 75 years of service she is still a Family business owned and operated by Bob Jr. and his sons Russell, Ross, and daughter Kristin all working together daily.
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