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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.

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Cook’s Corner: Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?

November 26, 2021

On Sunday, November 7, we changed our clocks back an hour to end daylight saving time. Early this spring, on March 14, we moved our clocks up an extra hour… Read More

Postage Stamp Series Honors ‘Mighty Mississippi’ The Mighty Mississippi stamp for Tennessee includes an image of a towboat pushing barges. (Image courtesy of U.S. Postal Service)

Postage Stamp Series Honors ‘Mighty Mississippi’

November 25, 2021

The U.S. Postal service plans to release 10 stamps honoring the Mississippi River in spring 2022. The portfolio of 10 photographic stamps is collectively called “The Mighty Mississippi.” It includes… Read More

MVTTC To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Conference Some scenes from the first MVTTC conference in 1982.

MVTTC To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Conference

November 25, 2021

By David Ryan When looking to put together a story for The Waterways Journal, it is hard not to focus on the last 18 months. The global pandemic controlling the… Read More

Craig Philip Combines Industry, Academic Experience To Benefit Inland Maritime Sector

November 19, 2021

In his long career, Dr. Craig Philip has combined the best of academia with the best of work experience in the maritime industry. Philip, 68, of Nashville, Tenn., received his… Read More

#RiversMoveUS Photo Contest Winners Travis Valance phot

#RiversMoveUS Photo Contest Winners

October 29, 2021

More than 230 photographs were submitted for the #RiversMoveUS photo contest this year, sponsored by RiverWorks Discovery, Waterways Council Inc. and The Waterways Journal. The winners in the four categories… Read More

October’s First Feel Of Fall – Cold, Crisp Air Sweet potato pie

October’s First Feel Of Fall – Cold, Crisp Air

October 19, 2021

Did you know that a colder atmosphere is cleaner than warm air? This is due to the lack of water vapor in the air. Warm air has more moisture in… Read More

SCI Chaplains Help Mariners Who Rode Out Hurricane Ida

October 17, 2021

It’s been close to two months since Hurricane Ida made landfall as a strong Category 4 storm at Port Fourchon, La., slowly moved inland over towns like Pointe-Aux-Chenes, Bourg, Raceland… Read More

WIMOs Participates In Ohio River Cleanup The Ohio Valley chapter of Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) hosted a river cleanup in association with Living Lands & Waters in July in Cincinnati. (–photo courtesy of Women in Maritime Operations)

WIMOs Participates In Ohio River Cleanup

October 16, 2021

Twelve members of the Ohio Valley chapter of Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) participated in a river cleanup in July with Living Lands & Waters. “One of the most impactful… Read More

J.F. Brennan Company Makes Safety A Priority Brennan preparing to set a cofferdam so crews can install new bulkhead slots into an existing lock on the Mississippi River. These cofferdams are massive steel structures that each weigh up to 70,000 pounds (35 tons) requiring the use of Brennan’s largest cranes and barges. (Photo courtesy of J.F. Brennan Company)

J.F. Brennan Company Makes Safety A Priority

October 15, 2021

Safety starts with putting people first. It’s not just about checklists, inspections and meetings, said Steve Skau, vice president of safety and compliance for J.F. Brennan Company. It’s also about… Read More

Robert B. Miller Celebrates 50 Years In Business Robert B. Miller Jr.

Robert B. Miller Celebrates 50 Years In Business

October 1, 2021

Fifty years ago this month, in 1971, Bob Miller inserted a key into the lock on the door of his one-man office in Clayton, Mo., a subdivision of St. Louis,… Read More

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