The Little Rock Port Authority voted in new leadership during its July 21 meeting. The board’s new officers are Chair Joe Bailey, Vice Chair Bobby Brown and Treasurer Clay… Read More
Author: Waterways Journal
Port Houston reported on July 12 another record June, with containers leading the way. This June was the highest June on record for containers at Port Houston, with a… Read More
Korean engine manufacturer HSD Engine has chosen ABB Ability Tekomar XPERT as a partner for its marine engine performance optimization platform. HSD Engine will offer ABB’s diagnostics and… Read More
The Galveston Engineer District is partnering with state and local officials to bring a new round of fresh sand to Galveston Island’s Babe’s Beach. The district is working… Read More
Big River Wheels LLC, a James Marine Inc. affiliate, has announced the purchase of Big River Propeller LLC. James Marine is headquartered in Paducah, Ky., while Big River Propeller… Read More
Riverview Boat Store LLC, a provider of groceries and supplies based at Mile 557 on the Upper Mississippi River in Bellevue, Iowa, and its sister company, Riverview Tug… Read More
Members of the Senate have agreed to talk about a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. By a vote of 67 to 32, seven more than needed, senators began the legislative… Read More
Milton Perko, Ballwin, Mo., retired assistant vice president of St. Louis Ship, died July 14. He was 92. He began his nearly 50-year career at the… Read More
Capt. William “Bill” Streckfus, born and raised in New Orleans, the son of Capt. and Mrs. Roy Michael Streckfus and grandson of “The Commodore,” Capt. John Streckfus, who founded the… Read More
Col. Jayson Putnam took over command of the Huntington (W. Va.) Engineer District from Col. Jason Evers during a change of command ceremony July 15 at the Huntington City Hall… Read More
