Each February in the “Wheelhouse” special issue of The Waterways Journal, we feature profiles of some of the captains who helm commercial vessels on the waterways. We hope you’ll enjoy… Read More
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During the period of COVID-19 restrictions on vessels, older mariners reacted better to stressors related to the restrictions than younger mariners. That was one conclusion of a… Read More
Ports of Indiana named Jody Peacock as its new CEO February 13 at the Ports of Indiana Commission meeting. The statewide port authority operates three ports on the… Read More
Hiring managers and recruiters will tell you that personal contacts and word-of-mouth referrals are still the No. 1 way in which companies recruit new team members. “It’s who… Read More
David L. Wright, 69, of Ashland, Ky., passed away on February 2. Wright had worked at the Marine Repair Terminal for Ashland Oil and was later towboat crew coordinator… Read More
Flo Leibee, 83, of Louisa, Ky., died on January 30. Leibee had been a cook aboard the Valvoline for Ashland Oil, continuing into Marathon Ashland and retiring from… Read More
William “Eddie” Mauk, 56, of Ashland, Ky., died on January 28. Mauk had long been a mechanic shift foreman in the Motor Shop of the Ashland Oil Marine… Read More
Runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, was 134 percent of average in January, but that’s not necessarily good news for those looking for an end… Read More
Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) presented its 20th annual Leadership Service Award to Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) on February 8 “for his steadfast, continued leadership on inland waterways and port… Read More
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson toured the development site for the agricultural maritime export facility at Port Milwaukee February 3. Johnson was joined by officials from the port and the… Read More
