Shelley Byrne, Author at The Waterways Journal

New Statistical Port Planned For Ohio River

June 5, 2020

Communities in West Virginia and Ohio hope to gain approval for a new statistical port district along the Ohio River. The Mid-Ohio River Valley Port District would comprise… Read More

Mariners Pilot Beneath Simulated New Ohio River Bridge Ingram Barge Company Capt. Joseph Eubanks, piloting a Seamen’s Church Institute towboat simulator, is downbound toward the piers of a new U.S. 51 bridge over the Ohio River, connecting Cairo, Ill., and Wickliffe, Ky. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

Ingram Barge Company Capt. Joseph Eubanks, piloting a Seamen’s Church Institute towboat simulator, is downbound toward the piers of a new U.S. 51 bridge over the Ohio River, connecting Cairo, Ill., and Wickliffe, Ky. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

Mariners Pilot Beneath Simulated New Ohio River Bridge

June 5, 2020

Experienced river captains from several companies recently spent a week virtually piloting towboats through more than 100 different computer scenarios, testing alignments and pier placements for a new… Read More

Friends Plan Pontoon Boat Trip Down Tennessee River Friends Capt. Bob Cherry Jr., Sherman Jones and Sterling Edwards (left to right) prepare to take Cherry’s pontoon boat, My Cheri, down the entire 652-mile navigable length of the Tennessee River. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

Friends Capt. Bob Cherry Jr., Sherman Jones and Sterling Edwards (left to right) prepare to take Cherry’s pontoon boat, My Cheri, down the entire 652-mile navigable length of the Tennessee River. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

Friends Plan Pontoon Boat Trip Down Tennessee River

May 26, 2020

Three men plan to promote Tennessee River tourism by taking a pontoon boat down the entire 652 navigable miles of the river beginning Memorial Day Weekend. Read More

Marathon Named Twice Among Benkert Award Winners

May 22, 2020

The U.S. Coast Guard presented its premiere environmental protection awards during a virtual ceremony May 21, with Marathon Petroleum Company winning two of the top honors. Read More

Last PT Boat Prepares For River Mission PTF-26 could leave California as soon as August for a trip first to Ensenada, Mexico, where it will be transported as deck cargo through the Panama Canal and on into the Gulf of Mexico. Known as the last American PT boat, it could arrive on the Ohio River by mid-September. (Photo courtesy of Maritime Pastoral Training Foundation Ltd.)

PTF-26 could leave California as soon as August for a trip first to Ensenada, Mexico, where it will be transported as deck cargo through the Panama Canal and on into the Gulf of Mexico. Known as the last American PT boat, it could arrive on the Ohio River by mid-September. (Photo courtesy of Maritime Pastoral Training Foundation Ltd.)

Last PT Boat Prepares For River Mission

May 22, 2020

The last of the Vietnam War era’s fast patrol boats has new ownership, a continued mission of service and plans for a home port on the Ohio River. Read More

Shared Governance, Communication Essential In 2019 Flood Fight

May 20, 2020

Looking back at the record flood of 2019, Coast Guard Capt. Scott Stoermer pinpointed some of the factors that made the fight against it so successful. Capt. Scott… Read More

River Runs In Kelly Family Bloodline For Four Generations Lockmaster Jeff Kelly stands on top of Smithland Dam. His father, Wayne, was the first lockmaster there. His grandfather, uncle, first cousin and nephew also have made careers working for the Corps at locks and dams. (Photo courtesy of Louisville Engineer District)

Lockmaster Jeff Kelly stands on top of Smithland Dam. His father, Wayne, was the first lockmaster there. His grandfather, uncle, first cousin and nephew also have made careers working for the Corps at locks and dams. (Photo courtesy of Louisville Engineer District)

River Runs In Kelly Family Bloodline For Four Generations

May 19, 2020

For four generations, members of the Kelly family have stood atop the inland river system’s locks and dams, looking out as the river rolls by. “It’s been in… Read More

Llebroc Sews Face Masks For Those In Need Face mask production at Llebroc’s plant in Fort Worth, Texas.

Llebroc Sews Face Masks For Those In Need

May 19, 2020

Llebroc Industries has turned its sewing machines and commercial fabric cutters from manufacturing captain’s chairs and other boat seating to making cloth face masks for those in need. Read More

Cave City Sand To Build Private Port On Mississippi Near Ste. Genevieve

May 18, 2020

Cave City Sand is building a private port on the Mississippi River along with a proppant and industrial sand processing facility. After two years of design, engineering and… Read More

Paducah Moves Forward With Riverfront Trail Extension An artist rendering shows the fifth phase of the Clyde F. Boyles Greenway Trail in Paducah, connecting Shultz park near the city’s transient boat dock with the downtown area near Jefferson Street via a hiking and biking trail. The phase also includes renovations to better accommodate vehicle traffic.

An artist rendering shows the fifth phase of the Clyde F. Boyles Greenway Trail in Paducah, connecting Shultz park near the city’s transient boat dock with the downtown area near Jefferson Street via a hiking and biking trail. The phase also includes renovations to better accommodate vehicle traffic.

Paducah Moves Forward With Riverfront Trail Extension

May 18, 2020

Paducah (Ky.) is moving forward with its $10.4 million BUILD grant for riverfront redevelopment. The Paducah Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance April 14 for a professional services… Read More

Author: Shelley Byrne