Blessey Marine Christens Mv. Michael G. Barnett Blessey Marine Christens Mv. Michael G. Barnett
Blessey Marine Christens Mv. Michael G. Barnett

The mv. Michael G. Barnett, an 82- by 30-foot towboat built by Verret Shipyards in 2005, is shown following its christening by Blessey Marine. The vessel was repowered with Mitsubishi… Read More

There have been a total of 61 Jones Act waivers reported by MarAd that can be viewed in brief at https://www.waterwaysjournal.net/2026/05/01/jones-act-waivers-reported-by-marad/ as of May 22. Additional details for… Read More

The Detroit Engineer district announced May 21 that it has awarded a design services contract for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois. The district awarded Black &… Read More

Ken Eriksen, managing member of Polaris Analytics and Consulting, delivered the recommendations of a unified marketing plan that Polaris developed for the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission May… Read More

Washington Waves

May 29, 2026

President Donald Trump marked National Maritime Day by honoring mariners and recommitting to restoring and expanding America’s maritime dominance. “Today, that mission is more vital than ever,” the… Read More