Chuck Gifford has been involved in barge fleeting and terminal operations his entire 47-year career in the maritime industry. In fact, he married into it. “My wife’s family had a… Read More
Products
Innovative companies are constantly coming out with new products and services to help the inland barge industry operate more safely and economically. You’ll find our coverage here.
By David Thierer Sooner or later, a ship owner will come face-to-face with iron oxide (Fe²O³), commonly known as rust. This reddish-brown invader will eventually show up on a vessel… Read More
On February 1, Chevron announced the introduction of Rykon, a new overbased calcium sulfonate complex grease, to its recently refreshed line of products. “Rykon answers the call for a high-performance… Read More
A British firm, Haven Dredging, is touting a new towable dredging device that promises “cleaner, cheaper” dredging that “works with nature” by using tidal currents to disperse sediment near the… Read More
Carboline, a St. Louis-based manufacturer of coatings, linings and fireproofing products, announced on January 9 the launch of Carbothane DTM Mastic, a one-coat solution for emergency maintenance or quick-turn coating… Read More
In trials conducted by independent engine emissions monitoring specialist Green Sea Guard B.V. on board the superyacht Yalla over the course of a year, the SulNOxEco Fuel Conditioner reduced emissions… Read More
Caterpillar Marine announced on November 28 that it has committed to creating marine class-certified batteries and shoreside charging solutions for the maritime industry. This development enables vessel operators to connect… Read More
Hyster Company, a global provider of container handling solutions, has developed and shipped a hydrogen fuel cell ReachStacker for a pilot project at the Port of Valencia in Spain. This… Read More
Kalon Direct, Holmes, Wis., has announced the release of Magna-Grip, a temporary, repositionable, removable and reusable non-skid safety pad. The patent-pending magnetic pad can be used in various workplaces such… Read More
Twenty-two-year-old Miles Harris grew up around the towboat and barge industry. His father, Roger, is a senior vice president at Magnolia Marine Transport in Vicksburg, Miss., and Harris has many… Read More
