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Eymard Delivers Mv. Soaring Eagle To Colonial Towing

January 10, 2025

Colonial Towing Inc., the marine fuel subsidiary of Colonial Group, headquartered in Savannah, Ga., recently took delivery of a new towboat, mv. Soaring Eagle. Colonial Group, one of the largest… Read More

TDOT Christens Mv. Summitt, Named After Late Coach The mv. Summitt, paired with the deck barge Volunteer, makes its way across the Tennessee River at Mile 78.3 as part of the Benton-Houston Ferry service. McGinnis Inc. built the 800 hp. boat at its Sheridan Shipyard in South Point, Ohio. It is being operated by River Marine Services for the Tennessee Department of Transportation, which owns it. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

The mv. Summitt, paired with the deck barge Volunteer, makes its way across the Tennessee River at Mile 78.3 as part of the Benton-Houston Ferry service. McGinnis Inc. built the 800 hp. boat at its Sheridan Shipyard in South Point, Ohio. It is being operated by River Marine Services for the Tennessee Department of Transportation, which owns it. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

TDOT Christens Mv. Summitt, Named After Late Coach

January 3, 2025

A swinging bottle of orange soda, rather than champagne, christened the new Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) ferryboat mv. Summitt. Orange is the color associated with the University… Read More

Steiner Shipyard Delivers Towboat To John W. Stone Tara Steiner Marshall, president of Steiner Shipyard, stands with the mv. John W. Stone Jr. Steiner Shipyard is also building a second towboat for John W. Stone Oil Distributor. (Photo courtesy of Steiner Shipyard)

Tara Steiner Marshall, president of Steiner Shipyard, stands with the mv. John W. Stone Jr. Steiner Shipyard is also building a second towboat for John W. Stone Oil Distributor. (Photo courtesy of Steiner Shipyard)

Steiner Shipyard Delivers Towboat To John W. Stone

December 20, 2024

John W. Stone Oil Distributor, a family-owned New Orleans-based supplier of fuels, lubricants, specialty chemicals and fresh water for the offshore, coastal and inland markets, recently took delivery of… Read More

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2024: The Year in Review

December 13, 2024

The year 2024 was a momentous one for the waterways industry. A long drought that reduced drafts and cargoes moderated—with a devastating hurricane helping to restore water levels at… Read More

Blakeley BoatWorks Delivers Mv. Claire Ellen To Cooper Marine

November 27, 2024

Mobile, Ala.-based Blakeley BoatWorks has delivered the mv. Claire Ellen, the shipyard’s 107th hull, to Cooper Marine’s Louisiana operations. Designed by Farrell and Norton and built by Blakeley BoatWorks, the Claire Ellen measures… Read More

ACBL Christens 11,000 Hp. Towboat In New Orleans The mv. ACBL Mariner along the New Orleans riverfront prior to its christening November 12. (Photo courtesy of ACBL)

The mv. ACBL Mariner along the New Orleans riverfront prior to its christening November 12. (Photo courtesy of ACBL)

ACBL Christens 11,000 Hp. Towboat In New Orleans

November 22, 2024

“Are all christenings like this?” First-timers were asking themselves that question at American Commercial Barge Line’s November 12 christening of the mv. ACBL Mariner, an 11,000 hp. towboat… Read More

Golding Powers New Boat With Mitsubishi Tier 4 Engines

November 15, 2024

The mv. Scott Golding, part of Golding Barge Line’s fleet. Vicksburg, Miss.-based Golding Barge Line (GBL) has powered its recently delivered mv. Scott Golding with a pair of Mitsubishi Tier… Read More

Chesapeake Shipbuilding To Build Additional Vessels For ACL ACL_Coastal_Cat_Sea Trials

Chesapeake Shipbuilding To Build Additional Vessels For ACL

November 11, 2024

Guilford, Conn.-based American Cruise Lines (ACL) has announced a contract with Chesapeake Shipbuilding for four new vessels. In all, ACL will now accept delivery of 10 new vessels from Chesapeake… Read More

Amogy Sails World’s First Carbon-Free Ammonia Powered Maritime Vessel

November 11, 2024

Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, announced on Sept. 23 that the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime vessel successfully completed its maiden voyage. The NH3 Kraken,… Read More

Refurbishing The USS Kidd: How America’s Shipbuilding Past Hints At Future Growth The USS Kidd on dry dock at Thoma-Sea’s shipyard in Houma, La.

Refurbishing The USS Kidd: How America’s Shipbuilding Past Hints At Future Growth

November 8, 2024

By Ken Kolb, Special to The Waterways Journal Walter Sons has mastered the art of nearly every shipbuilding skill. From blasting and painting to welding and fitting, he’s done it all. Read More