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Captain David Smith, the voice behind Waterways Journal’s “Old Boat” column, joins Frank McCormack to talk about growing up on the river, mentors in the wheelhouse, historic boat preservation, and… Read More

Ken Eriksen of Polaris Analytics & Consulting joins Frank McCormack to discuss the barge fleet survey, commodities reporting, and how low water, freight rates, and basis ripple through inland navigation… Read More

Ken Eriksen (Polaris Analytics & Consulting) joins Frank McCormack to discuss a strategic marketing effort uniting five Louisiana deep water ports, what it could mean for cargo growth and investment,… Read More

We’re back at the Inland Marine Expo 2025 in Nashville for another “Inland Marine Insight Podcast,” presented by HealthWorks Medical! This episode features Michael Breslin, Senior Director of… 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

In this episode of the “Inland Marine Insight Podcast,” presented by HealthWorks Medical, we’re live from the floor of the 2025 Inland Marine Expo in Nashville with special guest Kate… Read More

Gary D. Loftis, PE, Maffett Loftis Engineering, LLC. Session Description: NFPA is completing the new edition of the National Electric Code (NEC) for the 2026 code cycle. Gary D. Loftis, PE of Maffett Loftis Engineering, sits on Code Making Panel 07 which regulates the electrical codes for the marina industry. He will provide insight into the new regulations that will affect the electrical equipment and wiring requirements for marinas. For background, the 2023 Edition will also be reviewed because many states will be (or already have) adopted the 2023 edition. Reviewing these requirements will be something the attendees will need and want to know so they can plan on what is coming. There are some very interesting changes to both the 2023 and 2026 Editions of the NEC. Read More