Working on a towing vessel or elsewhere in the maritime industry—or having a loved one who does—has never been easy. Oftentimes, mariners spend two, three or four weeks away… Read More
Seamen’s Church Institute
Life on a towboat was difficult prior to COVID-19, with the dangers of the job combined with time away from home. But the virus has brought new restrictions and… Read More
Two barge industry compliance leaders, Mark Sawyer and Jo Ann Salyers, presented COVID-19 safety and risk assessment tips as part of an American Waterways Operators’ “Virtual Summer of Safety”… Read More
A loaded rock barge hit a pier of the Cumberland River bridge in Smithland, Ky., briefly closing it July 19, but an inspector found no damage. The bridge… Read More
Our nation is currently undergoing an intense dialogue about its history and the different experiences of white and black Americans. Until a few generations ago, U.S. Read More
Experienced river captains from several companies recently spent a week virtually piloting towboats through more than 100 different computer scenarios, testing alignments and pier placements for a new… Read More
The last of the Vietnam War era’s fast patrol boats has new ownership, a continued mission of service and plans for a home port on the Ohio River. Read More
What started as a photo of Joanne Bartosik staying home and knitting during the coronavirus outbreak has now grown into an expanded ministry for the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI). Read More
Note: This is a revised and expanded version of a story that was previously posted on Waterwaysjournal.net. This version also appears in the April 13, 2020, print edition. Read More
Dear Mariners, Thank you for serving our country as U.S. merchant mariners, especially during this pandemic. Few people outside of our industry understand your sacrifices. I am… Read More
