Shelley Byrne, Author at The Waterways Journal

CORBA Looks At Coal Tonnage Reductions

November 6, 2020

The reduction of coal cargo tonnage and the future of container-on-barge service were central topics of the Central Ohio River Business Association’s (CORBA) regional maritime committee meeting November 4. Read More

Illinois Waterway Conference Includes Navigation Focus

November 6, 2020

The Rock Island Engineer District’s “Discover the Illinois Waterway Virtual Forum” October 29 focused on inland navigation along with flood risk management and environmental sustainability. Col. Steve Sattinger,… Read More

Canoeist Halfway Through Coast-To-Coast River Trip Neal Moore is traveling 22 rivers over the course of two years on his trip from the West Coast to the East Coast. Along the way he is gathering stories about what unites people together despite deep divisions, including those of American politics. Last week, as the nation went to the polls for the presidential election, he was halfway through his 7,500-mile journey. (Photo by Patrick Tenny)

Neal Moore is traveling 22 rivers over the course of two years on his trip from the West Coast to the East Coast. Along the way he is gathering stories about what unites people together despite deep divisions, including those of American politics. Last week, as the nation went to the polls for the presidential election, he was halfway through his 7,500-mile journey. (Photo by Patrick Tenny)

Canoeist Halfway Through Coast-To-Coast River Trip

November 6, 2020

A man canoeing the nation’s rivers from the Pacific to the Atlantic wants to share a story about how interconnected both they and the Americans living and working on… Read More

Survey Seeks Input On New Bridge At Cairo, Ill. A screenshot of the www.US51bridge.com website includes the existing Ohio River bridge between Wickliffe, Ky., and Cairo, Ill. In the distance is the bridge over the Mississippi River between Cairo and Bird’s Point, Mo.

A screenshot of the www.US51bridge.com website includes the existing Ohio River bridge between Wickliffe, Ky., and Cairo, Ill. In the distance is the bridge over the Mississippi River between Cairo and Bird’s Point, Mo.

Survey Seeks Input On New Bridge At Cairo, Ill.

October 23, 2020

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is asking for feedback on its proposals for a new U.S. 51/60/62 bridge over the Ohio River at River Mile 980.4, just upstream… Read More

Maritime Attorneys Address Potential Legal Issues Relating To COVID-19

October 16, 2020

Attorneys with Jones Walker LLP talked about legal situations the maritime community might encounter as businesses navigate the COVID-19 pandemic as part of an Inland Marine Expo webinar. Read More

Tennessee River Valley Association Meeting Addresses Priorities

October 16, 2020

Participants in the two-day, virtual Tennessee River Valley Association (TRVA) meeting October 13-14 learned about progress on ongoing projects, the state of federal funding and carp eradication efforts, among other… Read More

Corps, ORSANCO And ORBA Release Ohio River Basin Strategic Plan

October 16, 2020

Engineers and its partners released a strategic plan last month addressing goals and strategies for the Ohio River Basin. The Corps collaborated with the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission… Read More

IMX Sessions Focus On Future Of Propulsion

October 16, 2020

With a look toward the future, participants in the virtual Inland Marine Expo (IMX) sponsored by The Waterways Journal September 29-October 1 talked about innovations in propulsion and held… Read More

Bellaire Harbor Service Celebrates 15 Years Bellaire Harbor Service expects to accept delivery soon of the mv. George J. Harrison, named after the 16-year-old son of Bob Harrison, president and owner. (Photo courtesy of Bellaire Harbor Service)

Bellaire Harbor Service expects to accept delivery soon of the mv. George J. Harrison, named after the 16-year-old son of Bob Harrison, president and owner. (Photo courtesy of Bellaire Harbor Service)

Bellaire Harbor Service Celebrates 15 Years

October 16, 2020

Bellaire Harbor Service is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the delivery of boats named to celebrate the Harrison family’s past and look toward its future. President and owner… Read More

'Adventure Of A Lifetime' Brings Hope Along With Unexpected Perils Erich Mische stands on the deck of his S.S. Hail Mary on October 7 in Hickman, Ky. He is traveling by pontoon boat down the Mississippi River to raise awareness for Spare Key, the non-profit he heads that provides help for bills after serious injuries and critical illnesses. (photo courtesy of Hope On The River)

Erich Mische stands on the deck of his S.S. Hail Mary on October 7 in Hickman, Ky. He is traveling by pontoon boat down the Mississippi River to raise awareness for Spare Key, the non-profit he heads that provides help for bills after serious injuries and critical illnesses. (photo courtesy of Hope On The River)

‘Adventure Of A Lifetime’ Brings Hope Along With Unexpected Perils

October 9, 2020

Erich Mische chuckles a little when you ask him how his pontoon boat trip down the Mississippi River is going. “It has been the adventure of a… Read More

Author: Shelley Byrne