Shelley Byrne, Author at The Waterways Journal

Grant Benefits Paducah Port’s Commodity Yard, Modernization The Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority recently received a $3.32 million MarAd PIDP grant that will allow the modernization of its bulk commodity yard over the next few years. (Photo courtesy of Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority)

The Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority recently received a $3.32 million MarAd PIDP grant that will allow the modernization of its bulk commodity yard over the next few years. (Photo courtesy of Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority)

Grant Benefits Paducah Port’s Commodity Yard, Modernization

January 7, 2022

A $3.32 million U.S. Maritime Administration Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant is projected to revitalize the port in Paducah, Ky., for years to come. “It will… Read More

Chapman Retires After Productive Operations Career The $3 billion Olmsted Locks and Dam became fully operational in August 2018. The Louisville district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently won a top 10 national award from the American Society of Civil Engineers for the project.

The $3 billion Olmsted Locks and Dam became fully operational in August 2018. The Louisville district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently won a top 10 national award from the American Society of Civil Engineers for the project.

Chapman Retires After Productive Operations Career

January 7, 2022

Bill Chapman could have retired years ago, but he wasn’t done making a difference. Bill Chapman Chapman, 62, of Crestwood, Ky., said before he left his job as… Read More

Federal Officials End Controversial Asian Carp Harvest Method In Kentucky Waters

December 29, 2021

Federal officials will not return to Kentucky to perform a seasonal tracking and harvest of Asian carp after a request by a county official. Lyon County Judge-Executive Wade… Read More

Paducah River Discovery Center Director Announces Retirement

December 29, 2021

The longtime director of the River Discovery Center in Paducah, Ky., has announced her upcoming retirement. The center’s executive director, Julie Harris, will retire at the end of… Read More

Scheduled Maintenance At Montgomery Lock Caused Up To Five-Day Delays

December 27, 2021

Mariners were experiencing delays of up to about five days in transiting Montgomery Locks and Dam at Ohio River Mile 32, due to a scheduled lock chamber closure. Read More

Golding, Nadeau Lead River Bell Honorees Austin Golding, left, and Rev. Mark Nestlehutt flank Steve Golding, chairman of Golding Barge Line, who received the River Bell Award at the 21st annual River Bell Awards Luncheon in Paducah, Ky., December 9. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

Austin Golding, left, and Rev. Mark Nestlehutt flank Steve Golding, chairman of Golding Barge Line, who received the River Bell Award at the 21st annual River Bell Awards Luncheon in Paducah, Ky., December 9. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

Golding, Nadeau Lead River Bell Honorees

December 22, 2021

In a ceremony that paid tribute to mariners as the essential workers who kept freight moving throughout a global pandemic along with the recognized honorees, the Seamen’s Church Institute… Read More

Ingram’s Christmas Parade Float Pays Tribute To Mariners Ingram Barge Line employees did the metalwork for the 22-foot towboat float, which is mounted on a trailer, at their Columbus, Ky. facility. They added artificial snow and smoke coming from the stacks this year. (photo courtesy of Ingram Barge Company)

Ingram Barge Line employees did the metalwork for the 22-foot towboat float, which is mounted on a trailer, at their Columbus, Ky. facility. They added artificial snow and smoke coming from the stacks this year. (photo courtesy of Ingram Barge Company)

Ingram’s Christmas Parade Float Pays Tribute To Mariners

December 20, 2021

Ingram Barge Company’s newest towboat rolled down the streets of Paducah, Ky., crewed with children and equipped with artificial snow, twinkling lights and Christmas music. The 22-foot… Read More

Tornado On A Towboat: Deckhand Records Rare December Event Douglas Lewis was on the Marathon Petroleum towboat the mv. Mount Vernon with its tow of empties shoved up against the bank when the tornado that decimated towns in four states and killed more than 60 people crossed the Mississippi River. (Photo by Douglas Lewis)

Douglas Lewis was on the Marathon Petroleum towboat the mv. Mount Vernon with its tow of empties shoved up against the bank when the tornado that decimated towns in four states and killed more than 60 people crossed the Mississippi River. (Photo by Douglas Lewis)

Tornado On A Towboat: Deckhand Records Rare December Event

December 17, 2021

Purple lightning, swirling river fog and then total blackness were the signs Douglas Lewis noticed moments before a monster tornado crossed a few yards from his towboat. Read More

‘Chaps’ Baldridge Retiring From Seamen’s Church Institute When the Rev. Kempton Baldridge retires as Seamen’s Church Institute’s senior river chaplain early next year after more than 11 years of service, friends and colleagues say his cheerfulness along with his tireless commitment to mariners and genuine concern over their wellbeing will be difficult to replace. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

When the Rev. Kempton Baldridge retires as Seamen’s Church Institute’s senior river chaplain early next year after more than 11 years of service, friends and colleagues say his cheerfulness along with his tireless commitment to mariners and genuine concern over their wellbeing will be difficult to replace. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

‘Chaps’ Baldridge Retiring From Seamen’s Church Institute

December 17, 2021

The Rev. Kempton Baldridge makes a habit of reaching out to people. He shakes the hands of the towboat crews he calls shipmates. He lays a hand on… Read More

MarAd Announces Marine Highway Grants

December 17, 2021

The U.S. Maritime Administration announced the award of nine America’s Marine Highway grants December 10, including three projects that impact the inland waterways system. The grants total $12.6… Read More

Author: Shelley Byrne