engineroom

In the quiet hum below decks—far from the wheelhouse windows and the open river sky—work the hands and minds that keep our nation’s inland arteries flowing. These men and women… Read More

When considering a career in the maritime industry, many young people are drawn to the wheelhouse first. There’s no denying the appeal of standing between the sticks of a towboat. Read More

Johnny Holt Johnny Holt was already a painter and a welder in 1988 when he began decking for Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based Parker Towing Company at the suggestion of his father-in-law, Capt. Read More

In this week’s engineroom issue, we highlight the careers of long-serving vessel engineers. Some of them specialized on particular engine models. Most spoke of their “hands-on” background and how they… Read More

David Wiley’s lifelong passion started in a familiar way: he picked it up from his father. David Wiley “I grew up working on mechanic stuff… Read More

As a boy, Tim Kilburn and his two brothers were always tinkering with engines. Tim Kilburn. Small engines, like those for lawnmowers, came first. Then they discovered… Read More

Delta “T” Systems is offering several products that make it a one-stop source for engineered engineroom ventilation. Uniquely designed Delta “T” Systems Moisture Eliminators extract mist and corrosion-inducing… Read More