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NTSB Releases Lessons Learned Report For 2019

February 22, 2021

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) cited a lack of organizational oversight as an important contributing factor to about a third of the marine accidents on which the NTSB completed… Read More

Capt. Chris Harvey, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Capt. Chris Harvey.

Capt. Chris Harvey, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock

February 12, 2021

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock operates the largest dredging fleet in the United States, with vessels at work all around the world. And during Capt. Chris Harvey’s almost 40 years… Read More

Summer Of Safety Could Lead To Greater Industry Visibility WJ Editorial

Summer Of Safety Could Lead To Greater Industry Visibility

September 18, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, companies are finding they can adapt. Remote work is becoming the norm at many companies, a norm that many say will continue even after… Read More

‘Bowtie Bill’ Barr Makes Sure Crews Operate Safely Bill Barr has been working in the river industry since his college days.

‘Bowtie Bill’ Barr Makes Sure Crews Operate Safely

September 18, 2020

During two unusual back-to-back, 15-hour days crammed with meetings with crew members of his company’s vessels, Bill Barr paused long enough to talk about his lifelong career on the river. Read More

Despite COVID Restrictions, AWO Spreads Safety Message Screenshot from July 28 webinar, Sharing is Caring – Industry Safety Leaders Present Lessons Learned and Best Practices. The webinar featured a varied group of presenters, including (pictured) Mark Sawyer of Marathon Petroleum.

Despite COVID Restrictions, AWO Spreads Safety Message

September 18, 2020

The onset of the coronavirus pandemic back in the spring caused many industries and companies to scramble. It disrupted some more than others but left no one unaffected. States and… Read More

Dredging Executives Describe COVID-19 Safety Response COVID-19 safety panelists participating in the July 27 webinar were, top, from left: Margaret Davis, David Simonelli and Dana Trieweiler; bottom, from left: Henry Schorr and Mike Binsfeld.

Dredging Executives Describe COVID-19 Safety Response

August 11, 2020

Representatives from four dredging companies described their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic during a webinar sponsored by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Safety Commission  July 27. Margaret Davis, vice president… Read More

Safety Reminder: Be A Thinker Not A Sinker—Wear Your Life Jacket!

July 20, 2020

My company, American Commercial Barge Line,  pushes safety every day. Life jackets are a requirement for all barge line employees and maritime workers. Your life jackets must be U.S. Coast… Read More

Brennan Nears Completion of ISO Certification

Brennan Nears Completion of ISO Certification

June 8, 2020

Brennan Company Inc. will soon complete ISO certification for its safety, environmental and quality management programs. The company had taken all the steps needed to complete the process pre-pandemic, but… Read More

Webinar: TSMS Familiarity Is Key To Maintaining Safety Culture

March 9, 2020

There are many paths to safety awareness, but towboat operators—and especially, vessel captains—need to be sure that all crewmembers are thoroughly familiar with what’s in the vessel’s towing safety management… Read More

Nautical Handrail System Designed For Safety Dan Walsh of G&C Multi-Services quickly assembles the positioner on the AOI handrail system. (Photo by Clint Conway/G&C Multi-Services)

Nautical Handrail System Designed For Safety

November 19, 2019

G&C Multi-Services of Paduach, Ky., is marketing a nautical handrail system with one goal: to aid safety on the river. The company recently announced the patent-protected system, which doesn’t yet… Read More

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