The Vane Brothers Company

About Us

125+

10+

Years of
Operation

Major U.S.
Ports Served

Jobs Completed
Per Year

Barrel Fleet
Capacity

3M+

8K+

140M+

Barrels Moved
Per Year

Great Lakes Region

Gulf of America

Puget Sound Pier 17, 1102 SW.
Massachusetts Street,Suite B1
Seattle, WA 98134

Delivering Maritime Excellence Since 1898

Vane Brothers reaches the four corners of the nation with a vast marine transportation network that ensures liquid cargo arrives at its destination safely and efficiently.

Our first-rate crews, sophisticated operations center, and modern fleet of tugboats, barges and ATB’s keep us on the cutting edge of the maritime industry.

Jacksonville

Tampa

Locations
Norfolk 3950 Burtons Point Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Phone: 757-448-1421
Los Angeles /
Long Beach c/o SoCal Ship Services
971 S. Seaside Ave.
Terminal Island, CA 90731
Phone: 562-481-9616
San Francisco 610 Peterson Street
Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: 510-672-3227
New York 671 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: 347-834-8201
Philadelphia 4925 Fort Mifflin Road
Philadelphia, PA 19153
Phone: 215-252-9300
Baltimore 2100 Frankfurst Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21226
Phone: 410-631-7773
1-800-252-5096 (24 hr.)
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Career Opportunities

Mariners receive a competitive Day Rate and benefits package while working onboard some of the safest and most up-to-date equipment in the industry. We offer even-time work schedules and proudly reward loyalty and seniority with an annual Fleet Legacy Bonus that grows larger the longer you remain with the company.

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In-House Training

A company-exclusive Mate Training program, with full pay and benefits, is available for qualified Vane Brothers mariners, Maritime Academy graduates and current tugboat operators. We also promote advancement from within by offering paid training for Deckhands interested in a Barge Crew/Tankerman position.

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Most Efficient Way to Move Liquid Cargo

Transporting 27,500 barrels of liquid cargo with fewer emissions, less congestion, and greater efficiency

1 Barge

=

46 Rail Cars

or

144 Tractor Trailers

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Source: The American Waterways Operators

With Each Job Our Mission Doesn’t Change

  • We pledge to always provide customers with preferred, quality service that consistently meets or exceeds their expectations.

  • We continually strive to conduct operations with Zero Spills and Zero Incidents.

  • We value every business relationship and vow to approach each job with professionalism, passion, integrity, and efficiency.

  • Our focus on safety is promoted within our company and throughout the marine industry.

  • We are committed to developing the safest marine transportation system achievable, with emphasis on preventing injury, loss of life, and damage to the marine environment and property.