August 8, 2025 The Senate easily confirmed the nomination of veteran congressional staffer Adam Telle to serve as the 14th assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works. Submitted by… Read More
Legislative/Regulatory
Marine Chartering Associates LLC, a marine equipment lessor based in Houston, has taken delivery of a new 1,500 hp. towboat. Built by Verret Shipyard in Plaquemine, La., and operated… Read More
In this special episode of the “Inland Marine Insight Podcast,” presented by HealthWorks Medical, we’re on the floor at the 2025 Inland Marine Expo in Nashville, sitting down with James… Read More
Top leaders of a key House committee unveiled a bipartisan bill to provide the “most robust legislative reform” of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in decades. H.R. 4669, the… Read More
After an earlier request failed to produce a workable list of nominations, the Department of the Army published a second notice requesting nominations to serve on the Inland Waterways… Read More
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently announced the designation of 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approval of 14 new sponsors for the U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP). According to… Read More
In seeking to revive U.S. shipbuilding and maritime capabilities, President Donald Trump’s administration is pursuing an “everything all at once” strategy as it tries to catch up to the… Read More
Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy announced July 10 that the Maritime Administration (MarAd) has designated 848 new miles of navigable waterways under the U.S. Marine Highway Program… Read More
Paul Rohde Paul Rohde, vice president-Midwest area for The Waterways Council Inc., has devoted an entire career to promoting the inland waterways. He has been involved in the Navigation and… Read More
A key House committee advanced a bill Republicans say would promote new construction at ports and other infrastructure projects by cutting red tape, streamlining reviews and providing greater… Read More
