Features

As a fifth-generation mariner, Hines Furlong Line President and CEO Kent Furlong always wanted to work in the river industry. “My bedroom was decorated with barge industry flags,” he said. Read More

Sherry Pecord gets “the question” two or three times a week at the bar and grill she owns in Olive Branch, Ill. “Hey, are those barges still in your field?”… Read More

It could be said that 80-year-old Mike Marko, known to many as “Sparky,”  was born with proverbial grease under his nails. Marko, the president and owner of Mike’s Inc., is… Read More

When the mv. Rivers Wilson arrived at Master Marine in Bayou La Batre, Ala., in August of last year, the towboat already had a long history to its name, or… Read More

Tyler Kelley’s book Holding Back the River, to be officially published May 4, belongs in the fine tradition of nonfiction works like Rising Tide, John Barry’s award-winning account of the… Read More

Last month’s recipes were all about different ways to cook chicken. This month’s recipes are all about different ways to cook eggs. Given that, I would like to address the… Read More

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

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