Eastern Shipbuilding Group, headquartered in Panama City, Fla., reports that the keel laying ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard’s first-of-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Argus, was held on April 28… Read More
Author: Waterways Journal
By Shelley Byrne and Frank McCormack The coronavirus pandemic has been rough on the inland marine industry, but company representatives say they are pulling together, taking appropriate safety measures and… Read More
The following individuals have been named winners of the IMX 40 Under 40 Award for 2020. The award honors peer-nominated under-40-year-old professionals for their hard work and dedication to the… Read More
To mark National Maritime Day this year, our friends at the American Association of Port Authorities are recommending that vessels—whether berthed or working—sound four blasts on their horns at noon… Read More
SEACOR Holdings Inc.’s reports on its first quarter results illustrate a recent trend in diversified companies that include barge components: a barge division that holds steady, partially offsetting weak demand… Read More
The Kansas City Engineer District announced May 1 further progress and more contracts awarded in its levee rehabilitation program. It said 66 levee systems are on target for repairs, some with… Read More
The Mississippi Valley Division of the Corps of Engineers is receiving its first female commander: Maj. Gen. Diana M. Holland, who was promoted to the post from her current position… Read More
Corn Island Shipyard launched its latest split-hull dump scow barge April 16 at its facility at Ohio River Mile 734. The barge measures 200 by 42 feet and has a… Read More
In its first-quarter earnings report May 5, Kirby Corporation reported that its marine transportation segment overcame unfavorable operating conditions and a near-record number of delay days to generate higher revenues… Read More
Kirby Corporation’s reported first-quarter results were just beginning to show the effects of COVID-19 on its operations. Despite 4,490 delay days, average barge utilization remained in the low- to mid-90… Read More
