The Inland Marine Expo, hosted by The Waterways Journal, celebrated its 10th edition in a new city in 2023, and the journey to Nashville, Tenn., brought along… Read More
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As indicated by several histories of the local area, the construction of boats and river equipment in or near the town of Dubuque, Iowa, dates to the 1850s. A firm… Read More
The Waterways Journal has announced the industry leaders who will be honored at this year’s Inland Marine Expo, to be held in Nashville, Tenn., May 31–June 2. The… Read More
The American Waterways Operators announced the inaugural awardees of its brand-new Honor and Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award, to “document and recognize rescues undertaken by AWO member company employees… Read More
The National Waterways Foundation elected officers and trustees at its December 6 meeting in Paducah, Ky. Trustees re-elected were Cherrie Felder, Channel Shipyard Companies; Peter H. Stephaich, Campbell Transportation Company;… Read More
For the river industry, 2022 was defined by an unprecedented global drought and heat wave. The summer broke records for heat and drought all over the northern hemisphere and stopped… Read More
With the purchase of three boats and the lease of two in 2022, Riverview Tug Service is experiencing unprecedented growth. The company, at Upper Mississippi Mile 557 in Bellevue, Iowa,… Read More
Back in 2009, Verret Shipyard built a 55- by 20-foot, 1,000 hp. towboat with a spider deck called the mv. Donnie, named after Verret Shipyard President Ted Verret’s late brother. Read More
Several U.S. Coast Guard officers with responsibilities in Sector Upper Mississippi received promotions in a recent change of command ceremony. Capt. Andrew Bender relieved Capt. Richard “Mick” Scott as Commander… Read More
Capt. Henry Elliott celebrated his 90th birthday last month with a surprise party that included a cake shaped like a towboat. Family members knew just what cake to order for… Read More