Wilson Lock’s main navigational chamber could return to service as soon as June 30, more than a week ahead of the July 8 anticipated reopening. Read More
Author: Shelley Byrne
Brennan Marine Inc. expanded its locations, assets and team along the Upper Mississippi earlier this year with the acquisition of Matteson Marine Service. Adam Binsfeld,… Read More
Small changes can make a big difference to mariners’ overall health. That’s the message Tish Mavigliano, health and wellness director for Hines Furlong Line, had for members of the Paducah… Read More
Tracy Zea was candid when he spoke to members of America’s Watershed Initiative about the issue of aging locks and dams. “This is a problem,” Zea said, speaking as the… Read More
Loadstar Product Handling Services, based in Baton Rouge, La., is expanding its tankerman operations with the acquisition of Atlas Marine Services of Houma, La. The transition will be effective July… Read More
Repairs at Wilson Lock and Dam are expected to be complete and the chamber reopened on July 8. While work is still ongoing, several key tasks have been completed, allowing… Read More
When Illinois farmers want to know why barge transportation is important to them, Rodney Weinzierl points to corn export figures. “Exports are a big deal for farmers in… Read More
Better guidance on when the main chamber of Wilson Lock will return to service should be available in the first week to 10 days of June, according to the… Read More
Ingram Marine Group christened two towboats after longtime employees during a ceremony May 6 in Paducah, Ky. The mv. Len O’Connor is a new towboat from Houma-La.-based Main… Read More
Thordon Bearings announced earlier this month that its RiverTough tailshaft bearing solutions have been installed more than 500 times in the workboat sector. Primarily a retrofit solution but increasingly specified… Read More
