The ice at Cincinnati in 1918. The disastrous winter exactly 100 years ago was a perfect storm involving weather, politics and war. Nowhere in the United States was… 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.
Capt. Dave Dewey Built in 1886 of massive granite blocks and situated on the crest of a hill overlooking the Cumberland River at Eddyville, Ky., the “Castle”… Read More
This year’s implementation of Subchapter M towing vessel regulations is a major milestone, but it’s not the first time that regulatory agencies, Congress and the marine industry have hashed… Read More
Subchapter M To Hit New Milestone This Summer The Navy and Coast Guard call the first cruise of a new vessel a “shakedown cruise,” during which its performance… Read More
Sean Duffy of the Big River Coalition presents Rusty Barkerding with the Maritime Person of the Year Award. (Photo by Frank McCormack) Robert R. “Rusty” Barkerding Jr. Read More
From left to right: Donna German, chief operating officer, Mary Crowley Cancer Research Foundation; Paul Janoush; Penny Choate; Beverley Janoush; Mark Fletcher, managing partner, Ceres Barge Line;… Read More
John Hand with his model of the Natchez. (Photo courtesy of John Hand) John Hand is a second-generation model boat builder. He learned the hobby from… Read More
When Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville founded “La Nouvelle-Orléans” in the spring of 1718—traditionally, it was May 7, 1718—he no doubt spent days sailing up the Mississippi River,… Read More
Containers will be key to continued growth of the port. (Photo courtesy of Port of New Orleans) For the Port of New Orleans, 2017 was a year of… Read More
David Grapes is retiring from Patterson Company as its president after 36 years of service. David Grapes, who has led Patterson Company out of Pittsburgh, Pa., for 36… Read More
