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Jame’s Marine

4540 Clarks River Rd, Paducah, KY 42003
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Paducah, Kentucky is the base for James Marine, Inc., an inland waterways company providing towboat and barge repairs, towing, chartering, harbor services, and fleet services. The operation serves commercial river traffic from its Clarks River Road address, with fleet activity at the junction of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. Its work centers on towing support, repairs, and barge fleeting rather than recreational marina services.

James Marine lists fueling and supplies alongside tank barge cleaning, gas freeing, wheel repair, paint, and new construction. Its fleet service area includes the Ohio and Tennessee rivers, and it maintains supply and crew change vessels plus harbor tugs. The Paducah base provides access to local harbor and fleet operations, while its repair capabilities support commercial vessels and barges. Contact James Marine to discuss commercial fleet services.

Features

  • Barge fleeting services
  • Commercial towing and chartering
  • Towboat and barge repairs
  • Tank barge cleaning
  • Harbor tug services

Amenities

  • Fuel
  • Service & Repair
  • Waterfront & Access

Why book with us

  • Access around-the-clock short-haul towing services
  • Coordinate crew changes with supply vessels
  • Seek repairs for towboats and barges
  • Obtain fueling and supplies through James Marine

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in Kentucky?

Kentucky’s legal minimum to operate a personal watercraft or motorboat over 10 horsepower without supervision is 12, provided an operator ages 12 through 17 possesses a safe boating certificate. Under KRS 235.285(7), a person under 12 may not operate either vessel class on Kentucky public waters. A 12 to 17 year old without the certificate may operate only while accompanied on board by a person age 18 or older or a person possessing a safe boating certificate. Nonresidents in that age range must possess a Kentucky certificate or recognized equivalent. Rental operators set their own booking minimums, so confirm the age requirement when reserving.

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (apps.legislature.ky.gov)

Do you need a boating license in Kentucky?

Kentucky does not require a general boating license for adults, but operators ages 12 through 17 need boating credentials when running a motorboat, including a personal watercraft, over 10 horsepower on public waters. Children under 12 may not operate those vessels. A qualifying youth may carry a Kentucky Safe Boating Certificate or proof of completing a NASBLA approved course, or be accompanied on board as allowed by state law. Equivalent credentials are accepted for nonresident youths. Renting does not create a separate exemption, and current state pages do not list a temporary rental certificate. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources administers boater education.

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (fw.ky.gov)

What are the best places to go boating in Kentucky?

The best places to boat in Kentucky are its large inland reservoirs, connected western lakes and major river corridors. In the Western Waterlands region, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley form a canal linked pair around Land Between the Lakes, combining broad water, sheltered bays and routes for motorboats and paddlers. In southern Kentucky, Lake Cumberland offers wooded coves, rocky cliffs and water suited to houseboats, pontoons, fishing boats, kayaks and paddleboards. For river boating, the Ohio River provides cruising water at Louisville and in Northern Kentucky, offering an alternative to the state’s lake destinations.

Source: Kentucky Department of Tourism (kentuckytourism.com)

What are the most popular boating destinations in Kentucky?

Kentucky’s most popular boating destinations include Kentucky Lake, the state’s largest lake and a major destination for boating and crappie fishing; Lake Barkley, known for sailing and bass fishing; Lake Cumberland, prized for houseboating and a wide range of water sports; Dale Hollow Lake, valued for clear water and premier bass fishing; and Herrington Lake, a popular choice for water sports.

Source: Kentucky Department of Tourism (kentuckytourism.com)

Location

4540 Clarks River Rd, Paducah, KY 42003

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