About Middle River Marine
Middle River Marine is a full-service harbor and fleeting company providing short-haul marine towing and a wide variety of marine services. Our service area ranges from Peoria to Chicago and the Calumet Harbor.
In addition to river transport, MRM operates at the following locations:
- Henry – Illinois River
- Joliet – Des Plaines River
- Lemont – Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal
- Alsip – Cal-Sag Canal
- Calumet Park (Blue Island) – Cal-Sag Canal
- South Chicago – Calumet River
- Chinatown – Chicago River South Branch
- Northside/Armitage – Chicago River North Branch
About Our Crew
Our Captains and Pilots average over 20 years of experience in the industry, with specialized expertise on the waterways where we operate. All Pilots are licensed and take pride in the excellent work they do. We are always looking to add the best crew members to our team. If you have experience in barging, towing, or marine fleets in general, we invite you to get in touch with us.
- Captains and Pilots average over 20 years experience in the industry
- Senior experience
- Expertise on the waterways where we operate
- Pilots have to have licenses
- We are always looking to add the best crew members to our team. If you have experience in barging, towing, or marine fleets in general, we invite you to get in touch with us.

Certified by AWO RCP
Middle River Marine is certified through American Waterways Operators Responsible Carrier Program (RCP). We are committed to safe, responsible, and economical marine operations. As part of the U.S. marine industry, we serve the nation with the safest, most environmentally friendly, and most economical mode of freight transportation, moving vital commodities safely, reducing air emissions, water pollution, and highway congestion.

Certified by AWO RCP
Middle River Marine is certified through American Waterways Operators Responsible Carrier Program (RCP). We are committed to safe, responsible, and economical marine operations. As part of the U.S. marine industry, we serve the nation with the safest, most environmentally friendly, and most economical mode of freight transportation, moving vital commodities safely, reducing air emissions, water pollution, and highway congestion.

About Fleet & Ports
Our vessels hail from ports in Lemont, Henry, and Joliet, Illinois. Each boat is expertly piloted and maintained by our highly skilled crew. Contact our representatives to learn how our fleet can help you.
Alivia Faith | Elyse Noelle | Mikayla Skye | Sydney Reese | |
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Length | 25.8 ft | 25.9 ft | 25.8 ft | 75.3 ft |
Breadth | 20.0 ft | 20.0 ft | 20.0 ft | 20.0 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 26 GRT | 26 GRT | 26 GRT | 103 GRT |
Horse Power | 650 HP | 650 HP | 650 HP | 1200 HP |
Hailing Port | Lemont | Joliet | Henry | Lemont |