For most of the world, Mardi Gras week in New Orleans means parades, king cakes, costumes and, in the case of 2026, the one-day reign of this year’s Rex, King… Read More
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The Big River Coalition, which is dedicated to promoting the economic and navigational interests of the Mississippi River Ship Channel (MRSC), has released a new comprehensive economic impact study on… Read More
Capt. Louis M. “Toby” Wattigney Jr., an anchor of the Louisiana maritime industry, his family and the greater New Orleans community, died unexpectedly October 12. He was 67. Read More
Ken Kolb, PhD Every day on the Lower Mississippi River, ships unload and load cargo, be it containerized, bulk or breakbulk. To keep things running smoothly, there is… Read More
There are a lot of good things happening on the Mississippi River, Sean Duffy, long-time executive director of the Big River Coalition, said in his opening remarks at the annual… Read More
Members of the Greater New Orleans Port Safety Council’s Harbor Safety Committee met July 10 at the Port of New Orleans administration building to, among other things, hear a presentation… Read More
Rella • Joe Rella has been named president of St. Johns Shipbuilding, Palatka, Fla. Rella, who received his undergraduate degree in marine engineering from the U.S. Merchant… Read More
The Greater New Orleans Port Safety Council (GNOPSC) held its annual Marine Industry Day June 22 at the Higgins Hotel adjacent to the National World War II Museum. Reflecting… Read More
The Mississippi River Commission (MRC) concluded its yearly high-water inspection trip in the Big Easy March 31, with the mv. Mississippi docking at the New Orleans Engineer District’s… Read More
Stakeholders, operators and waterway managers connected to the Mississippi River met in New Orleans February 16, ahead of the city’s busiest Carnival weekend, for the 41st annual conference of… Read More
