Our History.

Robbins Maritime — Since 1986.

The Robbins family history goes back to generations.  The family persevered as master mariners on sailing vessels moving freight and coal along the East Coast.  Robbins Maritime, Inc. is dedicated to excellence and dependability. Located at mile marker one, we are located in the heart of Port Norfolk. Categorized as a small business, Robbins Maritime provides professional shipyard assistance, barges, tugboats, launch and pilot services.

By combining more than a half century of marine expertise and a fleet growing exponentially in size and ingenuity, Robbins Maritime, Inc. offers the maritime industry unmatched versatility. Our crews are a hand-picked team of highly motivated marine professionals who maintain a balanced focus on safety, service, and the environment. Combining our professional crew and keen business instincts, we provide consistent, high-quality shipyard support using a modernized fleet of vessels equipped with state-of-the-art steering, propulsion systems, and communication devices.  Robbins has several size Tugboats that range from 25’ to 98’ which offer a wide range of vessel with horsepower from 660hp to 4500hp.  

While Robbins Maritime grows to meet the needs of the community and maritime business at large, the spirit and admiralty of the company remains unchanged. Robbins Maritime best serves the needs of the customers.  The standards of its founder dictate day-to-day business practices still, insuring Robbins Maritime’s reputation as the company that maintains its proud tradition.