Shelley Byrne, Author at The Waterways Journal

Both Meldahl Lock Chambers Close Daily For Motor Replacements

August 26, 2022

Both chambers at Mehldahl Locks and Dam at Ohio River Mile 436.2 are closing for eight hours daily through September 1 to replace the motor control process. “We’re repowering, replacing… Read More

PTL Marine Prepares For Future Renewable Diesel Needs

August 23, 2022

With its recent expansion to providing renewable diesel fuel at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, PTL Marine has taken another step toward eventually making it available on… Read More

Retired Coast Guardsman Opens 4 Rivers Marine Surveying

August 23, 2022

Steven Hearn, a retired Coast Guardsman with maritime instruction experience, has opened a marine surveying business in western Kentucky. Hearn, 60, of Gilbertsville retired from the Coast Guard in 2011… Read More

Workshop Focuses On Subchapter M Drydockings Mark Sawyer with Marine Compliance Alliance. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

Workshop Focuses On Subchapter M Drydockings

August 19, 2022

Nearly 160 people representing about half the vessels in the Coast Guard’s Eighth District learned more about requirements for Subchapter M credit drydock inspections and internal structural exams—and that more… Read More

Meade County (Ky.) Riverport Authority Formally Dissolves

August 15, 2022

Following the acquisition of property for a steel plate manufacturing plant, the Meade County (Ky.) Riverport Authority has dissolved. The riverport dissolved effective June 20, according to state records. Nucor… Read More

Campbell Performs First Drydock ISE At Georgetown Shipyard Campbell Transportation Company’s Georgetown Shipyard is wrapping up work on First Energy’s mv. Reddy K (right), the first boat to complete its Subchapter M-required Internal Structural Exam (ISE) and required repairs on Campbell’s drydock. To its left is Campbell’s mv. Renee Lynn. (Photo by Mike O'Rourke)

Campbell Transportation Company’s Georgetown Shipyard is wrapping up work on First Energy’s mv. Reddy K (right), the first boat to complete its Subchapter M-required Internal Structural Exam (ISE) and required repairs on Campbell’s drydock. To its left is Campbell’s mv. Renee Lynn. (Photo by Mike O'Rourke)

Campbell Performs First Drydock ISE At Georgetown Shipyard

August 12, 2022

Campbell Transportation Company’s Georgetown Shipyard in Pennsylvania has begun its first drydock internal structural exam (ISE), one of the first few that have begun in the country under the Coast… Read More

Belleville Lock Chambers To Close For Screen Repairs

August 5, 2022

The Ohio River will close during daylight hours weekdays beginning September 6 at Mile 204.0 while intake screens are repaired in both the main and auxiliary chambers of Belleville (W.Va.)… Read More

40 Under 40 Awards: Steiner, Stojakovich, Usselton And Wayne Inland Marine Expo (IMX) 40 Under 40 honorees: Michael Steiner, Kristen Stojakovich, Zac Usselton and Rob Wayne.

Inland Marine Expo (IMX) 40 Under 40 honorees: Michael Steiner, Kristen Stojakovich, Zac Usselton and Rob Wayne.

40 Under 40 Awards: Steiner, Stojakovich, Usselton And Wayne

August 5, 2022

For the fifth year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions… Read More

After Nearly Two Years, Cairo Port Work Is Still ‘Behind The Scenes’ Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza speaks about the planned port in Cairo, Ill., at a news conference June 24 at Fort Defiance State Park, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. (Photo courtesy of Illinois Comptroller’s Office)

Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza speaks about the planned port in Cairo, Ill., at a news conference June 24 at Fort Defiance State Park, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. (Photo courtesy of Illinois Comptroller’s Office)

After Nearly Two Years, Cairo Port Work Is Still ‘Behind The Scenes’

July 29, 2022

Nearly two years have passed without a ground-breaking since Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the state was investing $40 million to build a port at Cairo, Ill., but state leaders… Read More

WIMOs Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) celebrated its fifth anniversary with a party July 27 at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. The non-profit association hosts educational and social events designed to engage, educate and ultimately elevate women within the industry. (Photo courtesy of WIMOs Association)

Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) celebrated its fifth anniversary with a party July 27 at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. The non-profit association hosts educational and social events designed to engage, educate and ultimately elevate women within the industry. (Photo courtesy of WIMOs Association)

WIMOs Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

July 29, 2022

Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) celebrated its fifth anniversary July 27 with an event at the Southern Yacht Club on Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans. The organization has grown to… Read More

Author: Shelley Byrne