Marquette Transportation Company has announced the renaming of three of its towboats. The mv. John Paul Eckstein, a 9,300 hp. vessel built in 1997, is being renamed the mv. Marquette… Read More
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As first announced in June, investment firm Redwood Holdings successfully completed its acquisition of New Orleans-based Canal Barge Company in early September. The acquisition of Canal Barge and all… Read More
They may not spend a watch in the wheelhouse or appear in line-handling reels on TikTok, but they’re nonetheless indispensable to the 24-hour movement of towboats on the nation’s waterways. Read More
James Carnes Marquette Chief Engineer James Carnes comes from a long-standing river family, with a father and grandfather who were both river captains and pilots. But he resisted the river’s… Read More
An initial inspection at Olmsted Locks and Dam found only cosmetic, superficial damage to tainter gate 1 after two Corps of Engineers vessels were swept through it July 1. Read More
Redwood Holdings, which acquired Marquette Transportation Company last year, has announced plans to acquire Canal Barge Company. The acquisition of Canal Barge and all its subsidiaries, which include Illinois Marine… Read More
For eight years, 40 of the industry’s future leaders have been honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions… Read More
The Paducah (Ky.) Propeller Club remembered fallen mariners, presented scholarships and honored two club members with awards at its Maritime Day Ceremony and Merchant Mariner Memorial May 17. Read More
As with the last column, a photo shared by a friend recently stirred many memories. It was of a vessel headed to a final resting place after a long career… Read More
The Mississippi River Institute barge stands out against other river vessels with its yellow pencil and ruler spuds. This barge was constructed by Living Lands & Waters (LL&W), and… Read More
