The White House released its Maritime Action Plan on February 13, fulfilling an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on April 19 of last year. It is designed to… Read More
Author: David Murray
“What many folks may not realize is that the Corps currently has more navigation locks and dams under construction or undergoing major rehabilitation than at any time in modern history. While much work remains, it represents an incredible achievement… Read More
Capt. James “JD” Adams Waterways Journal readers know that towboat leaders can come from all kinds of backgrounds. Not all of them come from families of towboaters. That was the… Read More
Dan Price In 1974, a 14-year-old Dan Price “decided I didn’t like school” and dropped out. “My dad, Sherman Price, gave me an ultimatum,” he said. “Go back to school… Read More
A sensationalized deepfake video claiming unexplained “water loss” in the Mississippi River has raised eyebrows, caused concern and led to inquiries. The video is one of a series… Read More
Federal prosecutors are suing Florida Marine Transporters (FMT) over damage to the McAlpine Locks and Dam that occurred during a barge breakaway on January 23, 2023. TV station WAVE in… Read More
A federal court shot down a lawsuit January 20 that challenged the Jones Act through an obscure provision of the Constitution. In what Jennifer Carpenter, president of the American Waterways… Read More
Dave Matsuda, former Maritime Administrator and currently a transportation consultant and founder of the Small Shipyard Grant Coalition, has an urgent message for all operators and owners of small shipyards:… Read More
Each year at this time, The Waterways Journal asks selected leaders in the inland waterways navigation industry for their take on the opportunities and challenges of the coming year. Predicting… Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court has begun hearings in a complicated and contentious case—Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish—originally filed by Louisiana parishes in 2013 against several oil majors, including Chevron… Read More
