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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.

WWII Amphibious Ship Sets Sail Along River System This Summer LST-325 will make its annual cruise in August and September, visiting LaCrosse, Wis., Dubuque, Iowa, and Hannibal, Mo. The amphibious ship served in World War II, including in the D-Day invasion. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

WWII Amphibious Ship Sets Sail Along River System This Summer

July 24, 2023

Those interested in volunteering their time for a few weeks could have the unique opportunity to serve on a World War II amphibious ship. LST-325, the only operational Landing Ship,… Read More

CGB Marine Hosts Golf Outing And River Cleanup LLW June 8 2023

CGB Marine Hosts Golf Outing And River Cleanup

June 28, 2023

On June 8, CGB Marine hosted the Jim Pritchard Memorial Golf Outing at Annbriar Golf Course in Waterloo, Ill.  The golf outing has long been a tradition in St. Louis… Read More

40 Under 40 Awards: Burleson, Carson, Checkan And Day 2023 40 Under 40: Justin Burleson, Cara Carson, Colin Checkan and Corey Day

40 Under 40 Awards: Burleson, Carson, Checkan And Day

June 23, 2023

For the sixth 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

Daughters Surprise SCI Chaplain With Quilt Of Valor

Daughters Surprise SCI Chaplain With Quilt Of Valor

June 7, 2023

The Rev. David Shirk, the Paducah, Ky.-based chaplain for Seamen’s Church Institute, was presented with a quilt from the Quilts of Valor Foundation, on May 20. The program honors nominated… Read More

Peacock Focused On Indiana Ports’ Growth

June 5, 2023

Ports of Indiana’s new CEO is not new to the statewide port authority, which operates three ports on the Great Lakes and Ohio River. After he served 22 years in… Read More

ARMOR 1 Construction Continues At Thoma-Sea A pair of welders at Thoma-Sea’s shipyard in Lockport, La., work in the hull of ARMOR 1, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ forthcoming replacement to the venerable Mat Sinking Unit, commissioned in 1948. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

ARMOR 1 Construction Continues At Thoma-Sea

April 28, 2023

The Vicksburg Engineer District’s Mat Sinking Unit (MSU), rarely ever even seen by the public but nonetheless hard at work each low-water season, is an indispensable part of the Corps’… Read More

Sailors’ Snug Harbor Sustains Retired Mariners, Regardless Of Where They Served

March 21, 2023

Life, with all its twists and turns, rises and falls, can be a lot like a river. Sometimes it’s even like the Mississippi of old, an alluvial or meandering river… Read More

Cook's Corner: I Found New Recipes Using Corned Beef For St. Paddy’s Day! Spinach dip with corned beef and sauerkraut.

Cook’s Corner: I Found New Recipes Using Corned Beef For St. Paddy’s Day!

March 16, 2023

Even though I prepare corned beef throughout the year, I still like to make corned beef, cabbage, carrots and mashed potatoes on St. Patrick’s Day. However, here are few corned… Read More

Different Types Of Pizza Canned biscuit pizza.

Different Types Of Pizza

March 9, 2023

When you are on the boat, sometimes just a good ole pizza is enjoyable to eat. As a barge line cook I am unable to order pizza, so I have… Read More

Wheelhouse Special Issue: Captain Profiles Captain profiles 2022

Wheelhouse Special Issue: Captain Profiles

February 17, 2023

Each February in the “Wheelhouse” special issue of The Waterways Journal, we feature profiles of some of the captains who helm commercial vessels on the waterways. We hope you’ll enjoy… Read More

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