Shelley Byrne, Author at The Waterways Journal

Tenn-Tom Lock Renaming Honors Late Senator The newly named Thad Cochran Lock & Dam on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway at Mile 371.1, near Amory, Miss. The lock was formerly called the Amory Lock. It was renamed to honor the late senator. (Photo courtesy of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority)

The newly named Thad Cochran Lock & Dam on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway at Mile 371.1, near Amory, Miss. The lock was formerly called the Amory Lock. It was renamed to honor the late senator. (Photo courtesy of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority)

Tenn-Tom Lock Renaming Honors Late Senator

October 22, 2021

A Mississippi Lock on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway has been renamed in honor of the late Sen. Thad Cochran. The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Authority and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a… Read More

Conference Highlights Priorities Along Tennessee, Cumberland Nashville District Engineer Lt. Col. Joe Sahl.

Conference Highlights Priorities Along Tennessee, Cumberland

October 22, 2021

The Tennessee River Valley Association/Tennessee-Cumberland Waterways Council’s annual conference returned to an in-person meeting format October 11-12 at the Embassy Suites Hotel at Cool Springs in Franklin, Tenn. Executive director… Read More

WIMOs Participates In Ohio River Cleanup The Ohio Valley chapter of Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) hosted a river cleanup in association with Living Lands & Waters in July in Cincinnati. (–photo courtesy of Women in Maritime Operations)

The Ohio Valley chapter of Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) hosted a river cleanup in association with Living Lands & Waters in July in Cincinnati. (–photo courtesy of Women in Maritime Operations)

WIMOs Participates In Ohio River Cleanup

October 16, 2021

Twelve members of the Ohio Valley chapter of Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) participated in a river cleanup in July with Living Lands & Waters. “One of the most impactful… Read More

Pittsburgh Barge Breakaway Seminar Stresses Safety

October 16, 2021

Continuing its missions of safety and education, the Waterways Association of Pittsburgh is offering a seminar on barge breakaways October 21 in Aliquippa, Pa. Registration is required no later than… Read More

SCI Simulators Help Ensure Safety In New Bridge Design Capt. Mike Coley of Canal Barge Company pilots a tow toward a simulated new Interstate 49 bridge across the Arkansas River. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

Capt. Mike Coley of Canal Barge Company pilots a tow toward a simulated new Interstate 49 bridge across the Arkansas River. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

SCI Simulators Help Ensure Safety In New Bridge Design

October 15, 2021

Capt. Mike Coley looked up from where he was piloting a tow beneath a simulated new Interstate 49 bridge across the Arkansas River. “This is one of the times when… Read More

Pink Stack Logos Raise Breast Cancer Awareness The mv. Scarlett Rose Furlong is among the Hines Furlong boats sporting a pink stack logo for national breast cancer awareness month in October. (Photo by Capt. Donny Stallings)

Pink Stack Logos Raise Breast Cancer Awareness

October 15, 2021

What began as Capt. Robert Tillson’s idea to support his cousin Andrea during her breast cancer battle has spread to one-third of the Hines Furlong fleet. Tillson received permission to… Read More

Paducah Community-Industry Relationship Celebrated

Panelists representing inland marine companies spoke during the monthly Power in Partnership Breakfast hosted by the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce as part of a program sponsored by Paducah Bank. Left to right are: Barry A. Smith, senior vice president and director of wealth management at Paducah Bank; Matt Ricketts, president and CEO of Crounse Transportation and WCI chairman; Damon Judd, president and CEO of Marquette Transportation; Deb Calhoun, moderator, senior vice president of Waterways Council, Inc.; Chad Dorsey, director of the U.S. Maritime Administration Inland Waterways Gateway Office; Dr. Anton Reece, chairman of the board of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce; Sandra Wilson, president and CEO of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce; and Oscar Harrell, vice president-operations, Ingram Barge Company. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

Paducah Community-Industry Relationship Celebrated

October 15, 2021

Maritime industry representatives with connections to Paducah, Ky., discussed the roles they play within the community during the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s October 14 Power in Partnership breakfast. The… Read More

J.F. Brennan Company Makes Safety A Priority Brennan preparing to set a cofferdam so crews can install new bulkhead slots into an existing lock on the Mississippi River. These cofferdams are massive steel structures that each weigh up to 70,000 pounds (35 tons) requiring the use of Brennan’s largest cranes and barges. (Photo courtesy of J.F. Brennan Company)

Brennan preparing to set a cofferdam so crews can install new bulkhead slots into an existing lock on the Mississippi River. These cofferdams are massive steel structures that each weigh up to 70,000 pounds (35 tons) requiring the use of Brennan’s largest cranes and barges. (Photo courtesy of J.F. Brennan Company)

J.F. Brennan Company Makes Safety A Priority

October 15, 2021

Safety starts with putting people first. It’s not just about checklists, inspections and meetings, said Steve Skau, vice president of safety and compliance for J.F. Brennan Company. It’s also about… Read More

Paducah Coast Guard Units Explain New Stations Coast Guard Lt. Commander Mihai Leta addresses members of the Port of Paducah Propeller Club during the club’s September meeting, talking about the responsibilities of Marine Safety Unit Paducah. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

Coast Guard Lt. Commander Mihai Leta addresses members of the Port of Paducah Propeller Club during the club’s September meeting, talking about the responsibilities of Marine Safety Unit Paducah. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

Paducah Coast Guard Units Explain New Stations

October 2, 2021

With five new stations established along the western rivers this year, the U.S. Coast Guard hopes to improve safety and security. Officers with Marine Safety Unit Paducah and Station Paducah,… Read More

NWC Meeting Includes Focus On Navigation Needs

October 1, 2021

Navigation needs, including how to use limited dollars to maintain channel dimensions and infrastructure, were some of the issues highlighted at the recently concluded National Waterways Conference annual meeting. The… Read More

Author: Shelley Byrne