The year is 1967. Teledyne Corporation has just acquired Berwick, La.-based Sewart Seacraft, a shipyard known best for its military patrol craft. Part of the acquisition was the shipyard’s… 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.
Over the past three years, Rich Brand has logged thousands of river miles aboard his kayak as he pursues his goal of paddling the Great Loop, a trip that… Read More
One month into the new year, the Port of Little Rock was already breaking records as a part of its growth initiative when it handled more barges and tonnage in… Read More
Top photo (click photo to enlarge): Detail of a c. 1752 French map of Louisiana showing Bayouc du Mardi-gras as well as “Piaquemines” Bend. The map also labels the… Read More
Cenac Marine Services recently donated two golf carts to Nicholls State University and the school’s Bridge to Independence Program. The donation was announced before Kirby Corporation announced it… Read More
RiverWorks Discovery’s Who Works the Rivers (WWR) maritime career discovery day returned to New Orleans February 20, with close to 175 high school students from across the region gathering… Read More
Unlike many who choose a river career, Capt. Chris Snouffer had no family members on the rivers. In fact, he had no intention of working on the rivers at… Read More
An avid golfer, Capt. Bryon Given applies the same work ethic to his job on the river as he does to his time on the golf course. His… Read More
(Click on image for full photo) “If you’re man enough to quit school, then you’re man enough to go to work.” Spoken by this father, these are the words… Read More
(Click on image for full photo) To say Capt. Kenny Billiot Jr. is carrying on a family legacy at Wood Towing would be an understatement. When asked how… Read More
