St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fla., recently announced the appointment of Nick Nelson as its first HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) officer. Nelson has more than a decade of… Read More
Author: Waterways Journal
The Coast Guard is establishing four new Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) units for the 2023–2024 school year, bringing the national total from six to 10. The… Read More
The state senate of Washington passed a bipartisan resolution February 16 stating that Washington is “committed to the development of its maritime industry’s role in achieving a sustainable… Read More
American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL), Jeffersonville, Ind., on March 14 announced a contract with C&C Marine & Repair of Belle Chasse, La., to construct an 11,000 hp. towboat. Read More
Back in the bad old days of chronic underfunding and “fix as fail,” it was frustratingly familiar to see the costs of crucial lock and dam projects balloon… Read More
Florida Marine Transporters will host its 20th annual FMT Charity Golf Ball Bash April 28 at the Beau Chene Country Club in Mandeville, La. The event will begin… Read More
The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, March 27–31. Public meetings will be held by the Mississippi River Commission onboard… Read More
Registration is available for the 10th Inland Marine Expo (IMX), to be held May 31–June 2 in Nashville, Tenn. The Inland Marine Expo (IMX) celebrates the important work being… Read More
Mike Rushing Michael W. Rushing, 79, of Jackson, Mo., a river industry icon and founder of Rushing Marine Service LLC, a provider of consulting services and training of… Read More
Mourners and well-wishers formed a steady stream of visitors to the March 8 wake of Mike Rushing in Jackson, Mo. They were saying farewell to an inland waterways leader… Read More
