Capt. Johnny Hugh Brown, 72, died April 19. He worked in the maritime industry since the age of 18, beginning his career in the merchant marine on a support ship… Read More
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Buel Alexander, 76, of Paducah, Ky., died at his home May 20. He was the former owner of Precision Machine Inc., and a former board member of the Paducah-McCracken County… Read More
John “Jack” Geary, 92, of Wilmington, Ohio, former president of Midland Enterprises, died April 10. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in nautical sciences from Massachusetts Maritime Academy—and later a… Read More
As expected, Corps commanding general Todd Semonite signed the Chief’s Report on the Brandon Road Recommended Plan for an array of carp-fighting measures and sent the proposal to Congress. As… Read More
Precipitation totaling between 2 to 5 inches fell over central Nebraska and much of South Dakota during the first half of last week. Because of the rain, inflows into the… Read More
The May 20 meeting of members of the Mid-America Regional Exam Center workgroup (MAREC) with top officials of the National Maritime Center was remarkable for several reasons. Chief among them… Read More
ABB will provide a power and propulsion solution for a towing vessel operating along the Rhône river in France to run entirely on hydrogen fuel cells. The company announced the… Read More
By Greg Schabell Safety Manager C&B Enterprises LLC When C&B Marine, a full-service marine company headquartered in Covington, Ky., formed eight years ago, new hires spent one day conducting powerplant… Read More
The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) honored Joe Pyne, chairman of Kirby Corporation, with a Lifetime Achievement Award during SCI’s annual Maritime Training Benefit Luncheon in Houston April 25. Christian O’Neil… Read More
Eagle Fabrication LLC, a division of Eagle Marine Industries Inc., Sauget, Ill., recently completed two crane/spud barges for Barge & Boat Rental Service LLC. One measures 160 by 66 by… Read More
