Our Services
Supporting the Marlborough Sounds and beyond with reliable marine transport, barge logistics, mooring services and commercial marine support for over 100 years.
Marine Transport & Barge Services
Johnson’s Barge Service provides reliable transport solutions for freight, machinery, vehicles, building materials, livestock and general cargo throughout the Marlborough Sounds and surrounding regions.
Services include:
Freight and equipment transport
Building material deliveries
Machinery and vehicle transport
Livestock and rural supplies
Heavy and oversized loads
Remote access logistics
Moorings & Marine Services
Our experienced team provides practical marine support services for private, commercial and rural clients across the Sounds.
Services include:
Mooring installation and servicing
Mooring inspections and retrieval
Salvage support
Hull inspections
Diving services
ROV support work
Commercial & Aquaculture Support
We support a wide range of marine and commercial operations throughout the region, including aquaculture, infrastructure and remote site logistics.
Services include:
Salmon farm support
Commercial marine logistics
Bulk freight transport
Heavy equipment support
Project and infrastructure assistance
Fleet Capability
Operating a versatile fleet of barges and support vessels, Johnson’s Barge Service is equipped to handle a wide range of freight, marine support and commercial transport operations throughout the Marlborough Sounds and beyond.
MV
"PUKATEA"
Steel Motorised Barge
- • LOA: 30m
- • Beam: 7.6m
- • Draft: 1.5m
- • Dead Weight: 100 ton
- • Speed: 10 knots
- • Year Built: 2000
Specifications:
Twin Screw and 50HP bow thrusters Powered by 2 x NT855 Cummins engines 250HP @ 1800 RPM
DUMB BARGE
"HINAU"
Steel Non Propelled Barge
- • LOA: 27m
- • Beam: 7.6m
- • Draft: 0.7m
- • Dead Weight: 200 ton
- • Year Built: 2003
MV
"TAWHAI"
Kauri Hull Towing Vessel
- • LOA: 46ft
- • Speed: 10 knots
- • Year Built: 1996
Specifications:
Twin Screw Powered by 2 x 6LXB Gardner engines 150HP @1650 RPM
MV "MAHOE"
Steel Landing Craft
- • LOA: 37.10m
- • Beam: 9.0m
- • Draft: 2.0m
- • Dead Weight: 150 ton
- • Speed: 9 knots
- • Year Built: 1982
Specifications:
3 x Cummins NTA-855 engines, Total of 780 Kw, Bow thruster
MV "TITOKI"
Steel Landing Craft
& Towing Vessel
- • LOA: 14.98m
- • Beam: 7.0m
- • Draft: 1.5m
- • Dead Weight: 40 ton
- • Speed: 10 knots
- • Year Built: 2012
Specifications:
2 x Caterpillar 3406 engines, Total of 596 Kw, Bow thruster
MV "MANATU"
Steel Landing Craft
- • LOA: 25m
- • Beam: 8.0m
- • Dead Weight: 85 ton
- • Speed: 8.5 knots
- • Year Built: 1980
Specifications:
2 x Cummins engines
Need transport or marine support services in the Marlborough Sounds?
From remote bay deliveries to large-scale transport projects, our fleet is equipped to move cargo safely and efficiently throughout the Marlborough Sounds and beyond.
Professional marine transport and barge services throughout Marlborough Sounds. Serving Queen Charlotte Sound, Pelorus Sound, and Kenepuru Sound with reliable cargo transport solutions.
Johnson’s Barge Services
P (03) 574 2434
E: info@jbs.co.nz
Licensed Marine Operator
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