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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.

Capt. Robert Kisro, Southern Illinois Transfer Company Capt. Robert Kisro

Capt. Robert Kisro, Southern Illinois Transfer Company

February 16, 2024

Captain Robert Kisro began his river journey in 1988, when he was hired as a deckhand for Mid-America Transportation. Kisro hails from Evansville, Ill., a town in southern Illinois… Read More

Capt. Dan Yauch, C&B Marine Capt. Dan Touch with his son Coleman.

Capt. Dan Yauch, C&B Marine

February 16, 2024

Described as “a true asset to the company” by vessel manager Ed Eichhorn of C&B Marine, Covington, Ky., is one of C&B Marine’s lead captains, Capt. Dan Yauch. “His… Read More

Capt. Ted Dicus, Tennessee Valley Towing Capt. Ted Dicus

Capt. Ted Dicus, Tennessee Valley Towing

February 16, 2024

Capt. Ted Dicus took a moment in between watches to reflect on his career with The Waterways Journal. He is currently helming the mv. William Hank, a 133-foot-long, twin-screw… Read More

Honoring A Life Of Service: TVIB Unveils The Mike Rushing Legacy Service Award

February 12, 2024

By Lauren Jeppson In today’s “influencer” society, it isn’t as common as it once was to find individuals who live their lives quietly serving others without seeking… Read More

Capt. Alan Bernstein Honored By National Rivers Hall Of Fame Capt. Alan Bernstein of BB Riverboats received a 2023 Achievement Award from the National Rivers Hall of Fame on January 26 at the Passenger Vessel Association conference in Portland, Ore. Pictured are (left to right), Tommy Lange, Terri Bernstein, Alan Bernstein, Ben Bernstein and Wendy Scardino. (Photo courtesy of BB Riverboats)

Capt. Alan Bernstein Honored By National Rivers Hall Of Fame

February 9, 2024

More than 50 years after he first served as an 18-year-old deckhand on board the steamer Delta Queen, Capt. Alan Bernstein still loves the river just as much. Read More

Innovative Dredge Allows Port Of Morgan City To Thrive Components bound for Venture Global’s LNG export facility project on the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish, La., are loaded onto a barge in Morgan City, La. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Innovative Dredge Allows Port Of Morgan City To Thrive

February 2, 2024

What does refitting an offshore supply vessel (OSV) for space tourism, operating a sprawling scrapyard, loading components onto a barge bound for Venture Global’s forthcoming LNG export facility in… Read More

From Father To Son And Grandson, Three Generations Of Townsends Lead CT Marine Corning and Christian Townsend. (Photo courtesy of CT Marine)

From Father To Son And Grandson, Three Generations Of Townsends Lead CT Marine

January 26, 2024

Three generations of Townsend men are behind CT Marine, the company that has designed every towboat on the Mississippi River more powerful than 6,600 hp. since 1988. Capt. Read More

Book Review: ‘Peep Light’ Details A Career In The Wheelhouse

December 29, 2023

Ever since Mark Twain, rivers have had a deep connection with the literary life. Nothing can scaffold a novel or film plot like a river journey, as many classic… Read More

Riverview Boat Store Celebrates Anniversary, Adds Two Boats The mv. H. Michael Yuhas. (Photo by Mark Charles)

Riverview Boat Store Celebrates Anniversary, Adds Two Boats

December 21, 2023

Riverview Boat Store & Tug Service, a provider of groceries, supplies and tug assistance based at Mile 557 on the Upper Mississippi River in Bellevue, Iowa, celebrated its 25th… Read More

C&C Marine & Repair Decorates OSV For Annual Christmas Light Display C&C Marine & Repair’s Christmas light display. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

C&C Marine & Repair Decorates OSV For Annual Christmas Light Display

December 21, 2023

Belle Chasse, La.-based C&C Marine and Repair is helping employees and neighbors alike get into the holiday spirit with the shipyard’s third annual Christmas light display. Extending along… Read More

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