Author: Waterways Journal

Petroleum Service Corporation has changed its name to PSC Group.  It was founded as the nation’s first shoreside tankerman service in 1952 by D.H. Haymon, a World War II veteran… Read More

The Blue Sky Maritime Coalition (BSMC) released a report June 23 that recommends methodologies for calculating Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from marine vessels. “Consistent calculations and transparent methodologies… Read More

The Huntington Engineer District will host a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m. (EDT) July 7 to provide information on the Regional Master Plan update for six locks and dams… Read More

Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, commanding general of the Corps of Engineers, on June 29 signed the Chief of Engineers Report for the South Central Coast, Louisiana project, specifying the recommended… Read More

Low water on the Mississippi River means the Dorena-Hickman Ferry is temporarily excluding tractor-trailer rigs and vehicles pulling trailers until further notice. The ferry, at Mile 922.0, connects Hickman, Ky.,… Read More

U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Paducah paid tribute to the American flag during a first-of-its-kind ceremony June 14 in Paducah. Organized by Lt. Commander Mihai Leta, the unit’s… Read More

VLS Environmental Services, LLC of Houton, Texas, announced June 21 that it has acquired Plaquemine Point Shipyard. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Plaquemine, La., the shipyard… Read More

Americraft Marine, a maritime subsidiary of the Libra Group, announced June 21 that it has acquired St. Johns Ship Building, a full-service marine facility specializing in constructing and repairing Jones… Read More

The Memphis Engineer District bid goodbye to its commander, Col. Zachary Miller, in a relinquishment of command ceremony June 16. Major Gen. Diana Holland presided over the ceremony, where Miller… Read More