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Stories on some of the unique and colorful people who populate the barge industry. Human-interest articles on companies and individuals who make a difference in people’s lives, all while keeping the boats and barges moving.

Paskewich Recalls Hurricane Katrina Response

September 9, 2022

The summer of 2022 witnessed the first August without a named tropical storm in many years, and the Propeller Club of New Orleans had unknowingly chosen an ideal time for… Read More

Mat Sinking Unit Marks 74th Year, New ARMOR 1 Due Out In 2024 The mv. Harrison bringing the revetment crew back to the MSU after lunch. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Mat Sinking Unit Marks 74th Year, New ARMOR 1 Due Out In 2024

September 2, 2022

Somewhere south of Vicksburg, Miss., on the Mississippi River, there’s a crew numbering more than 275 working to do its part in keeping the river on its current course. Levees,… Read More

Family Reconnected With Son’s Message In A Bottle, Thanks To Shipyard Workers Dahl family members visit with Big River Shipbuilders team members; from left are: Turner Williams, Billy Mitchell, Eric Dahl, T.J. Smith, Melanie Dahl, Chris Dahl and Brad Babb. (Photo courtesy of Eric Dahl)

Family Reconnected With Son’s Message In A Bottle, Thanks To Shipyard Workers

August 30, 2022

Thirty-three years ago, students in Martha Burnett’s sixth grade class penned handwritten letters, rolled them up, slipped them into bottles and sealed them with wax. The classmates later field-tripped from… Read More

Pushing Hope Tournament Pushing Hope Charity Tournament

Pushing Hope Tournament

August 30, 2022

This year’s Pushing Hope Charity Tournament had a new look and a new location. The August 19 event was held at Spencer T. Olin Golf Course in Alton, Ill. The… Read More

Marquette Transportation Inducts Three New ‘Legends’ The 2022 class of Marquette Legends includes (in red shirts, from left): Capt. John Zeringue, Capt. Emile Dufrene and Capt. Dennis Drury. With them, from left, are Damon Judd, president and CEO of Marquette Transportation; Darin Adrian, executive vice president, river division; and Chris Myskowski, senior vice president of operations, river division. (Photo courtesy of Brad Rankin Studio)

Marquette Transportation Inducts Three New ‘Legends’

August 26, 2022

Three veteran towboat captains  became the newest class of Marquette Transportation “legends,” the Marquette River Division’s version of a hall of fame, at a banquet and awards ceremony August 10… Read More

Be Aware of Critters On Your Tow! Frozen dough sub sandwiches.

Be Aware of Critters On Your Tow!

August 25, 2022

When checking tow, be aware of lifting those hatches. Snakes like to wrap around every nook and cranny. Check the edges of your barges. One of our deckhands told us… Read More

Retired Coast Guardsman Opens 4 Rivers Marine Surveying

August 23, 2022

Steven Hearn, a retired Coast Guardsman with maritime instruction experience, has opened a marine surveying business in western Kentucky. Hearn, 60, of Gilbertsville retired from the Coast Guard in 2011… Read More

40 Under 40 Awards: Steiner, Stojakovich, Usselton And Wayne Inland Marine Expo (IMX) 40 Under 40 honorees: Michael Steiner, Kristen Stojakovich, Zac Usselton and Rob Wayne.

40 Under 40 Awards: Steiner, Stojakovich, Usselton And Wayne

August 5, 2022

For the fifth year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions… Read More

Fla. Firefighter, Charter Captain Completes Great Loop In 28 Days Steve Hernden at Sleeping Bear Dunes near Empire, Mich. (Photo courtesy of Steve Hernden)

Fla. Firefighter, Charter Captain Completes Great Loop In 28 Days

August 5, 2022

“Why wait?” About a year and a half ago, Steve Hernden, a Cape Coral, Fla.-based firefighter and charter boat captain, met his cousin for lunch. The two got to talking… Read More

WIMOs Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) celebrated its fifth anniversary with a party July 27 at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. The non-profit association hosts educational and social events designed to engage, educate and ultimately elevate women within the industry. (Photo courtesy of WIMOs Association)

WIMOs Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

July 29, 2022

Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) celebrated its fifth anniversary July 27 with an event at the Southern Yacht Club on Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans. The organization has grown to… Read More

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