The Port of Little Rock, Ark., continues to log strong tonnage numbers in 2018. The port reported a near-record month in June, with a total of 70,000 tons… Read More
Author: Waterways Journal
Canton (Mo.) Marine Towing Inc. recently added another boat to its fleet of harbor vessels, all of which have names beginning with the moniker “Sir.” In July, the… Read More
American Cruise Lines (ACL) announced the debut this fall of the American Song, the first of five passenger vessels to be built in its Modern Riverboat series. Read More
Capt. Charlie Ritchie Capt. Charlie Ritchie, 67, died August 19 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, Ky. One member of a family of… Read More
Evansville (Ind.) Marine Service recently bought two twin-screw towboats from Knight Manufacturing Corporation, Rosiclare, Ill. The fleeting and harbor service purchased the mvs. Samantha Ann and Kati M, both… Read More
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced August 23 that the Maritime Administration (MarAd) will establish a new, dedicated Gateway office in Paducah, Ky. Gateway offices provide assistance to… Read More
For the barge industry, the summer’s best news is probably the official opening of Olmsted Locks and Dam. But a close second might be the Corps of Engineers’… Read More
Conrad Industries Inc. announced August 20 the successful completion and delivery of the Clean Jacksonville, the first LNG bunker barge built in North America. The Clean Jacksonville was constructed in… Read More
In its monthly report of Missouri River reservoir conditions, the Corps of Engineers said August 7 that higher-than-average releases are planned from all Missouri River projects through November. Read More
Gulf Island Fabrication Inc., Houston, Texas, reported on August 9 a net income of $0.5 million ($0.04 per share) on revenue of $54.0 million for the three months ending… Read More
