The past few issues of The Waterways Journal have featured well-known members of the maritime industry community who have either retired or are nearing retirement. This week, for instance, the… Read More
Samuel Clemens
A recent press release from Condition Monitoring Technologies (CMT), which makes marine sensors and monitoring systems, cautions mariners against placing sole reliance on artificial intelligence. The company insists that human… Read More
Whenever influential waterways leaders hit milestones in their careers or retire, it inspires reflection on the importance of accumulated experience and wisdom. This applies both on the rivers and ashore. Read More
The 10-year-old girl stood, waiting at the bus stop near her house, one Monday morning near the start of summer break. Her routine thus far that summer had… Read More
Capt. William “Bill” Streckfus, born and raised in New Orleans, the son of Capt. and Mrs. Roy Michael Streckfus and grandson of “The Commodore,” Capt. John Streckfus, who founded the… Read More
Curran Streckfus, 77, alternate master of the steamer Admiral in the early 1970s and master of the mv. President in the late ’70s in New Orleans, died October 23. Read More
Thomas Roy “Tommy” Tubbs, 72, died August 27. Along with his father, Kenny Tubbs, he operated Humbolt Marine Service in St. Louis for years. Their facility was located in… Read More
