Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, located in Lockport, La., launched the barge for Vicksburg Engineer District’s forthcoming Armor One September 4. Armor One is the eventual successor for the Corps’ Mat Sinking… Read More
News
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.
Widespread drought is causing low-water conditions on many of the nation’s navigable rivers, with draft and tow-size restrictions in effect and no end in sight. Donnie Williams, chairman… Read More
New Orleans-based Blessey Marine Services held a christening ceremony September 4 for the mv. Capt. Jacob Garcia, named for a longtime captain who’s been with the company more than… Read More
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a safety alert calling on fire departments to better train land-based firefighters for marine fires. According to the statement, most firefighters aiding marine… Read More
A lawsuit is pitting two leaders in the coatings market against each other. Carboline Global Inc. has sued coatings and paint giant Sherwin-Williams, claiming false advertising for its fire-resistant steel… Read More
A Michigan man pleaded guilty last month to a felony charge related to falsifying records connected to a course he administered to students seeking to become credentialed merchant mariners. Read More
Every summer, the Pushing Hope Marine Industry Charity Golf Tournament brings together leaders from across the waterways—not just for a day on the green, but for a cause that hits home for… Read More
Covington, La.-based Laborde Products has added Jones Diesel & Marine of Hastings, Fla., to its dealer network, thus expanding coverage along the east coast of Florida and the Intracoastal… Read More
The U.S. Coast Guard announced September 9 it has exercised a contract option with Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, La., to fund initial construction on 10 additional fast response cutters… Read More
The Alabama Port Authority has announced that John Driscoll, the port authority’s director and CEO since 2020, has retired. Driscoll announced his decision to retire at the port authority’s… Read More
