Conrad Industries, Morgan City, La., on August 14 reported a net loss for the second quarter of $5.9 million or $1.18 per share, compared to a net loss of… Read More
Archive: 2023
The River Discovery Center in Paducah, Ky., is now the Inland Waterways Museum. As part of the museum’s 20th birthday celebration on August 14, staff announced the… Read More
The Tennessee River Valley Association and Tennessee-Cumberland Waterways Council will hold their 57th annual meeting October 9-10. The date of the meeting has changed. It was previously scheduled… Read More
Laborde Products, Covington, La., announced the successful installation of a triple-screw propulsion package for Central Boat Rentals’ latest vessel, constructed by Halimar Shipyard. The package incorporates three… Read More
While new diesel-driven towboats were making headlines in the 1930s, steam power was still king, and several significant new steamers were built in the waning days of steam construction. Read More
When Sunshine, La.-based Chem Carriers put the mv. Brooke Banta into service in 2011, Louisiana maritime industry veteran Warren Berthelot was there, having shepherded that project to completion… Read More
The first shovels of dirt were turned ceremonially on August 11 at Montgomery Locks and Dam to mark the beginning of construction for phase one of the Upper… Read More
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Maritime Administrator Adm. Ann Philips and a host of other leaders and stakeholders gathered at Port Houston’s Bayport Container Terminal August 4 to… Read More
“There is no single silver bullet or unicorn technology” for lowering emissions, said Gary Sarrat of Caterpillar Marine. Instead, there are many choices, each with trade-offs to consider. Read More
Stressing the need for full and efficient funding for lock construction, Waterways Council Inc. hosted members of the media on a tour of Pittsburgh area projects August 9-11. Read More
