Colson Holland Colson Holland, C&B Marine Covington, Ky.-based C&B Marine has announced the promotion of Colson Holland to the position of chief financial officer. Holland joined C&B in March 2025 as controller. “Since joining our team… Read More
Parker Towing Company
Parker Towing Company is focusing on growing its diverse business lines while reinvesting in its fleet of vessels and hopper barges and positioning itself for future demand. Last year, the… Read More
These are just some of The Waterways Journal staff’s favorite photos from 2025. Read More
The northern lights, as photographed by Justin Hoffman, relief captain aboard the mv. Thelma Parker II, Parker Towing Company. As the crew of the mv. Thelma Parker II pushed a… Read More
Northport, Ala.-based Parker Towing Company christened a pair of towboats October 14 on the left descending bank of the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa, not far from the company’s headquarters. Read More
Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based Parker Towing Company has promoted Zebulon “Zeb” Duco-Moore to vice president of operations and senior port captain. In that role, Duco-Moore will oversee all river operations, including vessel… 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
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
David Wiley For David Wiley, the dream to work on the river started as a boy watching his brother-in-law work as a “deckineer” on the Tennessee River. “I lived right… Read More
For the eighth year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions… Read More
