Today’s mariners, both inland and deep sea, live much safer, more comfortable, better-compensated and better-protected lives than their predecessors did in 1834, when the Seamen’s Church Institute was founded. Read More
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The Rev. David Rider, president and executive director of the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), announced June 19 that he intends to retire in 2020 after 12 years of service. Read More
Inland Marine Service (IMS), Hebron, Ky., announced June 4 that Apex Oil Company Inc. is its newest client. As a result of the deal, IMS will be responsible for… Read More
The Seamen’s Church Institute will host a will host a book signing by Melody Golding, followed by a reception to celebrate the book’s launch. The event will take place… Read More
The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) honored Joe Pyne, chairman of Kirby Corporation, with a Lifetime Achievement Award during SCI’s annual Maritime Training Benefit Luncheon in Houston April 25. Read More
It’s a common lament among those in the river industry: “If only we had taped all those stories Capt. So-And-So had told us over the years.” No doubt,… Read More
This year’s Inland Marine Expo will feature a rich lineup of robust education panels and general sessions. IMX 2019, the sixth annual event, will be held May 20–22… Read More
American River Transportation Company (ARTCO) officially welcomed two new harbor boats into its fleet recently. The christening ceremony was held at its shipyard in Waggaman, La. April 11. Read More
Ray Eckstein Ray Eckstein, founder of Paducah, Ky.-based Marquette Transportation Company, one of the largest barge lines on the river, died April 20 at his home in Paducah. Read More
RiverWorks Discovery brought its popular Who Works the Rivers (WWR) maritime career discovery day to Vicksburg, Miss., February 28. The event attracted more than 150 area high school students… Read More
