Hughes Marine Firms

Summer throwback from the Kill Van Kull — when the neighborhood playground included a rowboat, a strong swim stroke, and a couple of hard-working barges.
With the Bayonne Bridge standing tall in the background, this photo is a reminder that on the waterfront, industry and everyday life have always shared the same shoreline.
Those barges weren’t just passing scenery — they were (and still are) the backbone of how our harbor moves fuel, materials, and opportunity.
From kids splashing along the bank to tugs and barges pushing through the channel, the harbor has always been alive.

All Hughes barges start with a HUG.

If you look closely, you’ll see it’s official — the “H,” “U,” and “G” are already painted on. Around here, we believe every job starts the same way… with a Hug(hes) barge ready to get to work.
6th generation, family-owned, and still sending hugs down the water one tow at a time.

You don't need to be a wizard to find the right barge of your job. Just choose a Hughes barge.