Marine Terminal, Inc. Harbour Facility in Catawba, West Virginia | United States Marine Utilities

Marine Terminal, Inc. is an operational harbour facility located in Catawba, Marion County, West Virginia, United States. Situated along WV Route 74/3, this facility plays a role in the regional marine infrastructure, supporting cargo handling and transportation activities in the inland waterway system. As a harbour facility in the United States, Marine Terminal, Inc. operates under federal and state regulatory frameworks, including the Clean Water Act and relevant EPA guidelines for stormwater management and spill prevention. The facility's inland location suggests a focus on bulk or containerized cargo transported via river systems, typical for West Virginia's industrial and energy sectors. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contributions to the local economy and supply chain. Its location in Marion County places it within a region with a history of coal and natural resource extraction, influencing the types of cargo handled and the environmental management practices required to mitigate impacts on nearby waterways.

The facility's inland harbour location in West Virginia places it within the Ohio River watershed, where cargo handling activities can affect water quality through stormwater runoff and potential spills. Proximity to sensitive aquatic habitats necessitates robust oil-water separation and sediment control measures to comply with EPA NPDES permits.