Shelley Byrne, Author at The Waterways Journal

Ingram, TDOT Advance Port Development A rendering shows the proposed port being built as part of a public-private partnership between the Tennessee Department of Transportation and Ingram Marine Group in Ashland City, Tenn. (Image courtesy of Ingram Marine Group)

A rendering shows the proposed port being built as part of a public-private partnership between the Tennessee Department of Transportation and Ingram Marine Group in Ashland City, Tenn. (Image courtesy of Ingram Marine Group)

Ingram, TDOT Advance Port Development

July 2, 2026

The Mid TN Riverport, part of a public-private partnership between the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Ingram Marine Group, is expected to open in December. The… Read More

Regional Roundup: Tennessee River - TRVA Prioritizes Lock Project Funding The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the award of the Approach Wall and Decommissioning Contract Feb. 12, 2026, to C.J. Mahan Construction Company. This is the final contract to complete the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project at Tennessee River mile 471 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This aerial photo of the project was taken Jan. 21, 2026. (USACE Photo)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the award of the Approach Wall and Decommissioning Contract Feb. 12, 2026, to C.J. Mahan Construction Company. This is the final contract to complete the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project at Tennessee River mile 471 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This aerial photo of the project was taken Jan. 21, 2026. (USACE Photo)

Regional Roundup: Tennessee River – TRVA Prioritizes Lock Project Funding

June 26, 2026

With new cost estimates out for the Kentucky and Chickamauga lock projects, efficient funding for them is a key priority of the Tennessee River Valley Association (TRVA). In… Read More

44th Tenn-Tom Conference Set For August

June 19, 2026

The 44th annual Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Conference August 12-14 is a chance for participants to take on this year’s theme of “Move More. Connect More.” While education sessions will… Read More

Southern Devall Adds Two 3,000 Hp. Towboats Southern Devall has added two 3,000 hp. towboats to its fleet. The mv. Marlee Mae Devall is named after the daughter of employee Brandon Devall. (Photos by Michael Huerta/Southern Devall)

Southern Devall has added two 3,000 hp. towboats to its fleet. The mv. Marlee Mae Devall is named after the daughter of employee Brandon Devall. (Photos by Michael Huerta/Southern Devall)

Southern Devall Adds Two 3,000 Hp. Towboats

June 19, 2026

Southern Devall has added two 3,000 hp. towboats, the mv. Wanda B and the mv. Marlee Mae Devall, to its fleet. The additions strengthen the fleet and… Read More

El Niño Weather May Limit Atlantic Hurricanes This Season

June 12, 2026

While forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center say to expect a below-normal 2026 hurricane season for the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf, the… Read More

Wilkinson Assumes Command Of Coast Guard’s MSU Paducah Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Wilkinson, incoming commander of the Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Unit Paducah (left), and Capt. Randy Preston, commander of Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley (center), salute each other during the change of command ceremony as outgoing commander Cmdr. Sheu Bello (right) looks on.

Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Wilkinson, incoming commander of the Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Unit Paducah (left), and Capt. Randy Preston, commander of Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley (center), salute each other during the change of command ceremony as outgoing commander Cmdr. Sheu Bello (right) looks on.

Wilkinson Assumes Command Of Coast Guard’s MSU Paducah

June 12, 2026

Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Wilkinson relieved Cmdr. Shehu Bello on June 9 to become the new commanding officer of Marine Safety Unit Paducah, Ky. Capt. Randy Preston, commander of… Read More

Customer Relationships Drive Matthews Brothers Expansion Matthews Brothers’ Dredging’s MBI-08 dredges in Port Arthur, Texas, using a heavy digging bucket for a capital expansion project. (Photos courtesy of Matthews Brothers Dredging)

Matthews Brothers’ Dredging’s MBI-08 dredges in Port Arthur, Texas, using a heavy digging bucket for a capital expansion project. (Photos courtesy of Matthews Brothers Dredging)

Customer Relationships Drive Matthews Brothers Expansion

June 12, 2026

Matthews Brothers Dredging is taking a new approach to dredging in the Houston, Texas, region. With limited availability of dredge disposal areas, the company bought the former… Read More

Conference Highlights Upper Mississippi

June 12, 2026

The Upper Mississippi Waterway Association will host its first ever Marine Highway 35 Workshop on June 25 in Moline, Ill. The one-day conference at Western Illinois University’s riverfront… Read More

Canal Barge Takes Delivery Of Cabby H. Boone The Cabby H. Boone is the third of a four-boat series for Canal Barge from C&C Marine Repair. It was delivered April 26. The boat’s namesake is Caroline “Cabby” Huger Boone. (Photo courtesy of Canal Barge)

The Cabby H. Boone is the third of a four-boat series for Canal Barge from C&C Marine Repair. It was delivered April 26. The boat’s namesake is Caroline “Cabby” Huger Boone. (Photo courtesy of Canal Barge)

Canal Barge Takes Delivery Of Cabby H. Boone

June 5, 2026

Canal Barge LLC took delivery of the third of four sister vessels April 26 from C&C Marine Repair of Belle Chasse, La., and the word sister is key. Read More

Third Brandon Road Contract Awarded

May 29, 2026

The Detroit Engineer district announced May 21 that it has awarded a design services contract for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois. The district awarded Black &… Read More

Author: Shelley Byrne