As one of the dredge contractors working on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, Weeks Marine crewmembers are used to dredging up plenty of sand and other material as the Savannah… Read More
Features
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.
A rare copy of the 1945 edition of the Inland River Record sold on eBay March 21 for an astounding $569. The inaugural edition has been an elusive catch for… Read More
Everybody loves chicken, especially crispy crunchy fried chicken! Why is chicken so tasty? Well, in addition to the poultry flavor, it’s the perfect combination of flour and spices for fried… Read More
Two pieces of property acquired by the former Pitmarine Corporation owner have historic ties to the rivers and the Pittsburgh area. The properties were listed for sale last month following… Read More
Forty-four years after its founding, Midwest Tankermen Inc. is moving into its second generation of family owners. Gail Loughlin founded the Lockport, Ill.-based company, which provides inland barge cargo transfers… Read More
When he retires from Osage Marine Services in Naples, Ill., where he has been general manager for the better part of a career that has spanned more than half a… Read More
This chocolate éclair cake is fantastic! It tastes just like a real cake. The recipe calls for almond flour, Splenda sweetener, sugar-free pudding and sugar-free chocolate chips, plus a few… Read More
Each February in The Waterways Journal, we take the opportunity to feature a few of the captains who helm towboats and tugs on the rivers. From harbor boats to line-haul vessels, these… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock operates the largest dredging fleet in the United States, with vessels at work all around the world. And during Capt. Chris Harvey’s almost 40 years… Read More
Capt. David Barchie looks for new challenges and opportunities every day. That’s why working on the river has always appealed to him. Barchie, 60, of Daphne, Ala., began working for… Read More