On the afternoon of January 25, by a vote of 89-1, the Senate confirmed the nomination of R.D. James to serve as the assistant secretary of the Army for civil… Read More
Author: Waterways Journal
As deep cold and snow continue to grip most of the country, it’s worthwhile to reflect on the importance of barge transportation to movements of road salt, an essential commodity. Read More
December was a busy month, the Little Rock (Ark.) Port Authority reported January 17. Logistic Services Inc. (LSI), the port’s stevedore, worked 32 barges at the port’s two docks. This… Read More
The Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Advisory (MSA) January 18 to ensure mariners, marine employers and sponsoring organizations are informed of recent changes to the Department of Transportation (DOT)… Read More
As of January 1, Tim Studdert assumed the duties and responsibilities of the president of Buffalo Marine Service Inc., a marine-transportation provider, in Houston, Texas. Studdert replaces his father, Patrick… Read More
The Scott County Commission appointed Lloyd Smith of Sikeston as the Member at Large of the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority (Semo Port), serving a two-year appointment for 2018–2019. Smith,… Read More
The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a fuel oil discharge earlier this month on the Mississippi River near Gramercy, La. On January 4 just before 8:30 a.m., Coast Guard Sector… Read More
The Corps is continuing to prepare the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System for the upcoming runoff season, according to a January 9 conference call. Current Gavins Point Dam releases are… Read More
The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority has announced that Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant will serve as the agency’s chairman in 2018. This is Bryant’s second term as chairman of the authority. Read More
The Coast Guard responded to a sunken vessel discharging oil near Mile 8 on the Big Sandy River near Butler, W.Va., January 10. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Huntington watchstanders… Read More
