If you operate in the inland barge industry, you may feel like the push toward “digital transformation” showed up overnight. One day you’re running a reliable operation built… Read More
Author: Waterways Journal
Crounse Corporation, Paducah, Ky., recently announced the delivery of its newest towboat constructed by Conrad Shipyard, Morgan City, La. The mv. Christa Ricketts is the fourth 6,034 hp. Read More
Applications are now open for the 2026 Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Dredger of the Year and Environmental Excellence awards. WEDA has extended the nomination deadline for the… Read More
Crescent Towing, based in Mobile, Ala., announced May 7 that it has taken delivery of its newest tugboat. The mv. Kentucky, a 6,000 hp. tug, was put into service… Read More
The Chicago Engineer District announced April 29 that it has completed a Federal Interest Determination (FID) report for the Chicago Area Waterways System Restoration and Recreation Study. Read More
Capt. Stephen Polk By Capt. Stephen Polk, AFNI Director, Center for Maritime Education, Seamen’s Church Institute Every safe voyage depends on more than a single tool;… Read More
Ports of Indiana announced May 6 that it has partnered with Indiana University Southeast to launch a new internship program specifically designed to meet the needs of local industries… Read More
Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) announced May 6 that it has completed the first ever application of its MarineLINE coating system on a Jones Act vessel in a U.S. yard. Read More
Col. Kelcey Shaw, commander of the Mobile Engineer District, visited the University of South Alabama on May 1 to speak with undergraduate students about his career as an… Read More
Mary “Molly” Bourgoyne Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals (IRPT) has announced the election of two new basin directors, Mary “Molly” Bourgoyne, P.E. and Sean Stibich. They will serve… Read More
