The U.S. Coast Guard has issued new guidance on safety requirements and recommended safeguards for towing vessels equipped with retractable pilothouses. Safety Alert 15-26, issued September 23, clarifies… Read More
Author: Waterways Journal
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC has been awarded a $28.46 million contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for maintenance dredging at three South Atlantic harbors. Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking bids or reviewing proposals for several maintenance-dredging projects along the Gulf Coast, including work on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and navigation… Read More
Tallvine Partners, an investment fund focused on middle-market infrastructure opportunities, announced on September 16 that it had acquired all assets of Crosby Enterprises Inc. The transaction was completed… Read More
A lawsuit challenging the Port of New Orleans’ authority to develop the Louisiana International Terminal in St. Bernard Parish will proceed following a ruling in Louisiana’s 34th Judicial… Read More
Master Boat Builders Inc., Coden, Ala., has delivered Barbara G (H501), the first of two Rapport 3000 escort tugs being built for Bay-Houston Towing. The tug will be… Read More
The Maritime Administration’s (MarAd) Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance program is issuing a request for proposals for its Vessel Design Challenge. This challenge intends to fund multiple design… Read More
The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) will honor Lee Nelson, president and CEO of Upper River Services, LLC, with its River Bell Award on December 10 at its 26th annual… Read More
There’s a fast approaching retirement cliff that has been a regular topic in recent times. No, it’s not the ongoing retirement of the Baby Boomer generation. (Wait. What… Read More
The House of Representatives passed the TWIC Efficiency Act (H.R. 5109), also known as the TWICE Act, September 16. It is a bipartisan bill that directs the Transportation Security… Read More
