Barnes Marine Service, LLC

06/11/2026

150’x45’x8’ Spud Barge for Lease - Currently under construction and available for charter when complete in late August.

06/11/2026

History 101 !!!
Story telling time .

06/10/2026

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06/09/2026

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⚓ Tuesday Towboat Terminology ⚓

This week’s term: Deadman

No, not the wrestling move 😄 — on the river, a Deadman is a heavy-duty buried anchor used to secure towboats and barges to the shoreline when there aren’t docks or mooring structures available.

🔹 A deadman relies on the weight and strength of the earth itself to provide massive holding power for marine operations.

💡 How does it work?
▪️ A large object (concrete block, pipe, pilings, etc.) is buried deep into the riverbank
▪️ Heavy wire rope, chain, or tie-rods connect it to an above-ground tie-off point
▪️ The surrounding earth absorbs the force and keeps vessels securely in place

⚙️ Common uses on the river:
▪️ Fleet Mooring – Safely securing groups of barges along the bank
▪️ High Water Conditions – Providing strong tie-off points during changing river levels and currents
▪️ Remote Tie-Ups – Used where there are no trees, docks, or structures strong enough for mooring

💪 Why it matters:
Deadmen provide dependable holding power in some of the toughest river conditions, helping keep vessels secure and crews safe.

Out on the river, sometimes the strongest equipment is the part you can’t even see ⚓

Stay tuned for more each week! ⚓

06/09/2026

My ole Friend Captain Coy Lawrence,
If you will !!



God Bless

06/08/2026

06/07/2026

Good Sunday morning from the River city Paducah, Kentucky



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