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Serodino Delivers Mv. Johnny R. Holt To Parker The 1,500 hp. mv. Johnny R. Holt is powered by Cummins QSK-19 M engines. (Photo courtesy of Serodino Inc.)

Serodino Delivers Mv. Johnny R. Holt To Parker

October 20, 2023

Serodino Inc., Chattanooga, Tenn., recently delivered a Super Tiger Class workboat to Parker Towing of Tuscaloosa, Ala. The twin-screw mv. Johnny R. Holt is compliant with all… Read More

Hines Furlong Christens Two Boats On Nashville Riverfront Hines Furlong Line christened the mvs. Scarlett Rose Furlong and Chris Mills in Nashville, Tenn., September 14. (Photo by Nelson Spencer Jr.)

Hines Furlong Line christened the mvs. Scarlett Rose Furlong and Chris Mills in Nashville, Tenn., September 14. (Photo by Nelson Spencer Jr.)

Hines Furlong Christens Two Boats On Nashville Riverfront

October 13, 2023

The river industry has always loomed large in the Furlong family. “Growing up, the future Hines Furlong Line logo was prominent on the bedroom door of my childhood… Read More

Marquette Transportation Christens Mv. Cindy L. Erickson The 6,600 hp. mv. Cindy L. Erickson was built by C&C Marine & Repair. (Photo by Brad Rankin)

Marquette Transportation Christens Mv. Cindy L. Erickson

October 6, 2023

When Ray Eckstein founded Marquette Transportation Company in the late 1970s, his very first employee was his daughter, Cindy L. Erickson. Erickson grew up along the banks… Read More

Mv. Lady Louise Nears Completion Of New Hull The mv. Lady Louise of Three Rivers Marine & Rail Terminals is being re-hulled by Superior Marine of South Point, Ohio. Work on the vessel has been ongoing since April and is expected to be complete in the second week of October. (Photo courtesy of Superior Marine Inc.)

The mv. Lady Louise of Three Rivers Marine & Rail Terminals is being re-hulled by Superior Marine of South Point, Ohio. Work on the vessel has been ongoing since April and is expected to be complete in the second week of October. (Photo courtesy of Superior Marine Inc.)

Mv. Lady Louise Nears Completion Of New Hull

September 22, 2023

Following five months of work, Three Rivers Marine & Rail Terminals’ mv. Lady Louise is within a month of completing its re-hulling at Superior Marine in South Point, Ohio. Read More

Conrad Shipyard Awarded Puerto Rico Ferry Contract

September 21, 2023

Conrad Shipyard LLC announced August 29 that it has been awarded a contract by the Puerto Rico Maritime Transit Authority for the construction of four cargo and passenger… Read More

CG Issues New Interim Rule For Duck Boats

September 18, 2023

The Coast Guard issued an interim rule September 1 as the first step to implement the statutorily-mandated requirements for DUKW amphibious passenger vessels (informally known as duck boats). This… Read More

Steiner Delivers Mv. Robert R. Aldrich To Evansville Marine Service The Robert R. Aldrich has 2,520 hp. from twin Mitsubishi diesels. (Photo courtesy of Steiner Construction Company)

The Robert R. Aldrich has 2,520 hp. from twin Mitsubishi diesels. (Photo courtesy of Steiner Construction Company)

Steiner Delivers Mv. Robert R. Aldrich To Evansville Marine Service

September 15, 2023

Steiner Construction Company, Bayou La Batre, Ala., recently completed a second 88- by 34-foot, 2,600 hp. towboat for Evansville (Ind.) Marine Service Inc. Built on a design… Read More

Kirby Christens Nation’s First Hybrid-Electric Towboat The mv. Green Diamond, built by San Jac Marine and designed by Stewart & Stevenson and San Jac, is the nation’s first plug-in hybrid-electric towing vessel. It will operate in the Houston Harbor and be time-chartered by Shell Trading Company. (Photo courtesy of Kirby Inland Marine)

The mv. Green Diamond, built by San Jac Marine and designed by Stewart & Stevenson and San Jac, is the nation’s first plug-in hybrid-electric towing vessel. It will operate in the Houston Harbor and be time-chartered by Shell Trading Company. (Photo courtesy of Kirby Inland Marine)

Kirby Christens Nation’s First Hybrid-Electric Towboat

September 8, 2023

A single barge has the carrying capacity of 16 rail cars or 70 tractor trailers, which makes moving cargoes on the inland waterways by far the most efficient and… Read More

New Triple-Screw Towboat Powered By Mitsubishi Engines

August 22, 2023

Laborde Products, Covington, La., announced the successful installation of a triple-screw propulsion package for Central Boat Rentals’ latest vessel, constructed by Halimar Shipyard. The package incorporates three… Read More

Chem Carriers Repowers Mv. Brooke Banta At Verret Shipyard The crew at Verret Shipyard in Plaquemine, La., install Steerprop thrusters aboard the mv. Brooke Banta. (photo courtesy of Warren Berthelot and Verret Shipyard)

The crew at Verret Shipyard in Plaquemine, La., install Steerprop thrusters aboard the mv. Brooke Banta. (photo courtesy of Warren Berthelot and Verret Shipyard)

Chem Carriers Repowers Mv. Brooke Banta At Verret Shipyard

August 18, 2023

When Sunshine, La.-based Chem Carriers put the mv. Brooke Banta into service in 2011, Louisiana maritime industry veteran Warren Berthelot was there, having shepherded that project to completion… Read More