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Mike’s Inc. Shipyard Moves, Repowers Mv. Paul B

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Mike’s Inc. Shipyard Moves, Repowers Mv. Paul B

August 15, 2025

It’s been a busy summer for Mike’s Inc. After several decades of calling Upper Mississippi River Mile 198.8 home, the East Alton, Ill. shipyard has officially moved. The Mike’s Inc. Read More

Mel Price Briefly Closed By Loose Barges

October 5, 2018

A tow that broke apart in transit temporarily closed Melvin Price Locks and Dam, just above St. Louis, Mo., on October 2. At about 4:30 a.m., the… Read More

Melvin Price L&D Backed Up Following July Allision

August 3, 2018

The barge and towing industry can expect further delays in operations at the Melvin Price Locks and Dam on the Upper Mississippi River near Alton, Ill., until August 17. Read More