Shelley Byrne, Author at The Waterways Journal

Methanol Barge Safely Removed From McAlpine As of April 13, one corn barge remained lodged in McAlpine Dam. (Photo by Josh Saylor, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

As of April 13, one corn barge remained lodged in McAlpine Dam. (Photo by Josh Saylor, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Methanol Barge Safely Removed From McAlpine

April 14, 2023

Crews work to remove methanol barge from dam. The barge was successfully lightered and removed with no leaks. (Photo by Jay Rickman, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) A… Read More

Crews Prepare To Offload Barge Pinned On McAlpine Dam

April 7, 2023

More than a week after barges broke loose from a tow and became pinned against McAlpine Dam, a salvage crew was preparing to begin pumping 1,400 metric tons of… Read More

Grant Recommendation Helps Move Western Kentucky Port Project Forward The Western Kentucky Riverport Authority has received notice it has been recommended for a $300,000 state grant for planning a riverport at a greenfield site just south of the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. The site is adjacent to the Phoenix Paper mill in Wickliffe, Ky. (Photo courtesy of the Western Kentucky Riverport Authority)

The Western Kentucky Riverport Authority has received notice it has been recommended for a $300,000 state grant for planning a riverport at a greenfield site just south of the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. The site is adjacent to the Phoenix Paper mill in Wickliffe, Ky. (Photo courtesy of the Western Kentucky Riverport Authority)

Grant Recommendation Helps Move Western Kentucky Port Project Forward

April 7, 2023

A recommendation for a $300,000 state grant is helping to bring the Western Kentucky Riverport Authority a step closer building a riverport just south of the confluence of the… Read More

NDU Students Tour Inland Waterways Sites Sixteen students from the National Defense University’s Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy learn about Seamen’s Church Institute’s mission from SCI-Paducah’s Kelly Butts. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

Sixteen students from the National Defense University’s Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy learn about Seamen’s Church Institute’s mission from SCI-Paducah’s Kelly Butts. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

NDU Students Tour Inland Waterways Sites

March 31, 2023

Sixteen students and an instructor from the National Defense University’s (NDU) Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy got a first-hand look at the country’s rivers… Read More

MRC Conducts High-Water Inspection Trip The Mississippi River Commission conducted its annual high-water inspection trip March 27-31 aboard the mv. Mississippi, stopping in Cairo, Ill.; Memphis, Tenn.; Greenville, Miss.; and New Orleans, La. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

The Mississippi River Commission conducted its annual high-water inspection trip March 27-31 aboard the mv. Mississippi, stopping in Cairo, Ill.; Memphis, Tenn.; Greenville, Miss.; and New Orleans, La. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

MRC Conducts High-Water Inspection Trip

March 31, 2023

Standing aboard the mv. Mississippi for the Mississippi River Commission’s annual high-water inspection trip March 27, Maj. Gen. Diana Holland said this trip would be her last… Read More

Vessel Traffic Resumes At McAlpine

March 31, 2023

The locks at McAlpine Locks and Dam reopened the evening of March 28, roughly 17 hours after barges broke loose from a vessel and became pinned against… Read More

Vessel Traffic Resumes at McAlpine With Two Barges Still Pinned Against Dam Two of three barges remain pinned against the lower dam at McAlpine Locks and Dam after breaking away from a towboat early March 28. Ten of 11 barges broke loose from a vessel, with one hitting a railroad bridge before being removed. (Photos courtesy of the Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet.)

Two of three barges remain pinned against the lower dam at McAlpine Locks and Dam after breaking away from a towboat early March 28. Ten of 11 barges broke loose from a vessel, with one hitting a railroad bridge before being removed. (Photos courtesy of the Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet.)

Vessel Traffic Resumes at McAlpine With Two Barges Still Pinned Against Dam

March 29, 2023

Note: This is an updated version of a story that was posted the morning of March 29. The locks at McAlpine Locks and Dam reopened the evening of… Read More

Kentucky Passes Jones Act Resolution

March 24, 2023

The Kentucky legislature has approved a resolution to support the Jones Act. Titled House Concurrent Resolution 5, the International Propeller Club’s Port of Paducah (Ky.) collaboratively authored… Read More

CORBA Meeting Includes Nucor Steel Plant Tour About 50 Central Ohio River Business Association (CORBA) members and their guests toured Nucor Steel Gallatin in Ghent, Ky., as part of the trade organization’s winter meeting. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

About 50 Central Ohio River Business Association (CORBA) members and their guests toured Nucor Steel Gallatin in Ghent, Ky., as part of the trade organization’s winter meeting. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

CORBA Meeting Includes Nucor Steel Plant Tour

March 24, 2023

About 50 members of the Central Ohio River Business Association (CORBA) and their guests toured the Nucor Steel Gallatin plant in Ghent, Ky., as part of their winter meeting… Read More

Owensboro Riverport Finalizes $1.1 Million Expansion Deal The Owensboro Riverport Authority purchased 7.8 acres of riverfront property containing a 20,000-ton capacity bulk warehouse in January. (Photo courtesy of the Owensboro Riverport Authority)

The Owensboro Riverport Authority purchased 7.8 acres of riverfront property containing a 20,000-ton capacity bulk warehouse in January. (Photo courtesy of the Owensboro Riverport Authority)

Owensboro Riverport Finalizes $1.1 Million Expansion Deal

March 20, 2023

The Owensboro (Ky.) Riverport Authority, Ohio River Mile 759, is expanding with the purchase of 7.8 acres of riverfront property that includes a warehouse. The $1.1… Read More

Author: Shelley Byrne