Boat christenings have deep roots that go back thousands of years. Every maritime and seafaring people had rituals commemorating the launching of a new vessel. They originated in religion and… Read More
WJ Editorial
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On September 22, National Public Radio ran a piece whose headline told its stance: “Barges are very efficient. Does that make them a good climate alternative for shipping?” The piece… Read More
The deadline for Congress passing either a spending bill or at least a continuing resolution to temporarily fund the government is September 30. This time the holdup is deep divisions… Read More
This issue features a story about the latest round of port security grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA is just one of several federal agencies that make grants… Read More
In the early 20th century, towboating made a significant energy transition from coal to diesel engines. Now the inland waterways transportation industry is exploring ways to transition away from carbon-emitting… Read More
This year saw the beginning of two important projects that, although distinct, are closely related. In June, the Tulsa and Little Rock Engineer Districts held public hearings to get feedback… Read More
For some time now I’ve been meaning to write The Waterways Journal to tell you and Capt. David Smith just how much I have enjoyed the “Old Boat” column. These… Read More
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is expanding its Commercial Harbor Craft rule to all marine vessels (except fishing vessels) to reduce particulate matter (PM)—i.e., soot—emissions. The only way commercial… Read More
The White House calls President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) “the most ambitious investment in combatting the climate crisis in world history.” It included billions for various climate initiatives… Read More
Earlier this year, the FBI released a report showing that a record $10 billion had been stolen from Americans via online fraud in 2022. In May, Microsoft reported increased cyber-threat… Read More
