Last year was a transformative one for We Work the Waterways (WWW). The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, dedicated to bringing young people closer to the maritime industry, achieved major strides,… Read More
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As long as Glenn Hendon can recall, the towboat and barge industry has been part of his life. “As far back as I can remember, my dad was in the… Read More
(December 31, 2025) IWUB Update Since launching its effort months ago to name new members to the Inland Waters Users Board (IWUB), the Department of the Army has published its… Read More
A key House subcommittee kicked off its effort on a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 and almost immediately triggered sharp criticism over delays blamed on a new… Read More
A look back at the year 2025 shows a bumpy but exhilarating ride. The country saw major policy reversals and actions by President Donald Trump and his administration… Read More
Winter has arrived early in parts of the Upper Mississippi, Illinois and Ohio river valleys, bringing snow and ice along with more low-water issues downriver. “There’s a lot of sheet… Read More
We’ve often highlighted the myriad opportunities awaiting young people on this nation’s waterways—not only the ability to earn a good salary without a degree, but a life of teamwork and… Read More
Nicholls State University has been selected as the home of the newly created Louisiana Maritime Academy (LMA). The Bachelor of Science in marine transportation degree program at the… Read More
The Illinois River Cities and Towns Initiative—a grouping of 15 ports and local governments along the Illinois River joining together for collective action and mutual support—held its inaugural meeting in… Read More
Capt. Louis M. “Toby” Wattigney Jr., an anchor of the Louisiana maritime industry, his family and the greater New Orleans community, died unexpectedly October 12. He was 67. Read More
