Waterways advocates are celebrating the release of the Corps of Engineers’ 2024 Work Plan, which provides record-level funding of $456 million for waterways construction projects. “Waterways Council Inc. is ecstatic… Read More
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Recent inland waterways industry news, covering the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Missouri River, Tennessee River, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and more. Articles on economic, environmental and logistic advantages of barge shipping, plus other stories pertaining to locks and dams and other waterway infrastructure.
Capt. Dennis Odegard, 75, of Durand, Wis., died on May 15 after battling lung and brain cancer. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he went to… Read More
Capt. Richard “Dick” Jay Silberhorn, 69, of Durand, Wis., died March 9 at his home. He worked on towboats for more than 30 years, working his way up from deckhand… Read More
A strong outdraft current above the McAlpine Dam during high-water conditions led to the mv. Queen City’s tow hitting a mooring cell in March 2023, pinning three barges against the… Read More
One year ago, the U.S. Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin 06-23, titled, “Merchant Mariner Credentialing Delays,” in which it stated, “Due to an increase in application volume and… Read More
Lt. Cmdr. Terri Parris became the first commanding officer of the Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise in a May 21 ceremony. Parris previously served as supervisor at the center,… Read More
The Port of Paducah Propeller Club recognized Deb Calhoun of Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) as its Maritime Person of the Year in its May 18 Maritime Day Ceremony and Merchant… Read More
With a week to go before the June 1 start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its outlook for tropical activity… Read More
Washington, D.C.—A key Senate committee unanimously advanced the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 that includes 81 feasibility studies and eight new or modified construction projects. Passed by a… Read More
Amogy, a pioneer in ammonia-to-electrical power solutions, announced on April 23 a contract with one of South Korea’s largest shipbuilders, Hanwha Ocean, to deploy a newbuild ammonia-powered commercial vessel. Hanwha… Read More
