New Orleans, LA
Delta Lube & Supply
Lubricants and engine spares for the lower Mississippi.
deltalube.tugboatsupply.com
Our story
Delta Lube & Supply
Delta Lube & Supply has supplied tugs and workboats out of New Orleans since 2004.
Who we serve
Who Delta Lube & Supply is for
Barge tow operators and tug companies running the lower Mississippi corridor who need bulk lube supply and scheduled parts deliveries aligned to lock transit schedules. Bulk drum and tote delivery to fleet docks is a specialty.
Not a provisions or galley supplier — fleets needing food and cabin stores should pair us with a full chandler.
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Catalog scope
What we carry — and what we don't
Being clear about both keeps everyone's time well-spent.
What we carry
Lube & Oils
Engine oils, greases, hydraulic and gear lubricants.
Engine & Machinery Parts
Filters, belts, spares, and machinery components.
General Chandlery
Hardware, tools, paints, and everyday ship's stores.
What we don't offer
Provisions & Galley
Food, dry goods, and galley consumables for crew at sea.
Safety Gear
PPE, lifesaving, firefighting, and compliance equipment.
Cabin & Steward Stores
Bedding, cleaning, and accommodation supplies.
Where we operate
Coverage
Serves
New Orleans · Baton Rouge · Port of Memphis · Port of St. Louis
All covered regions
Fleet fit
Set up for small fleets (2–9 vessels), mid-size fleets (10–49 vessels), and large fleets (50+ vessels)
Owner-operator
○1 vessel
Single-vessel operators running their own tug.
Small fleet
✓2–9 vessels
Growing operators with a handful of tugs.
Mid-size fleet
✓10–49 vessels
Regional operators with structured procurement.
Large fleet
✓50+ vessels
Major operators requiring high-volume supply.
When it goes wrong
Emergency & after-hours
24-hour parts sourcing on most common engine filters and belts.
Who you talk to
A real person, not a ticket queue
Talk to Marcus Delacroix — 14 years on the order desk.
Technical Sales at Delta Lube & Supply
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A real job
Re-stocked a 10-tow lube inventory at the Baton Rouge fleeting area during an unexpected high-water delay in spring 2024, coordinating delivery to three vessels across two shifts.