Metairie, La.-based Maritime Partners, a leading provider of maritime solutions primarily focused on Jones Act vessels, has announced the recent purchase of West Gulf Marine, a family-owned shipyard in Galveston,… Read More
Tank Barge
The number of barges being worked on the Mississippi River system, its connecting waterways and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway during 2024 totaled 22,385, including dry covered, dry open and tank… Read More
Ken Eriksen Of the discussions I had at industry events the past two weeks, besides President-elect Trump being reelected, nothing got more attention than inland barge fleets that ply the… Read More
CGB/Waterfront Services has expanded operations in Cairo, Ill., and Cape Girardeau, Mo., with additional drydocks, tank barge cleaning, hull repairs, dry cargo barge cleaning, a floating crane service and small-scale… Read More
ERL/Law Valve of Texas, a Channelview, Texas-based marine industry leader in valve and pump repairs, and ERL Commercial Marine, a New Albany, Ind.-based manufacturer of tank barge safety,… Read More
An October 13 report by the National Transportation Safety Board on a barge explosion last November highlights the importance of companies providing full and detailed instructions to their employees… Read More
The Shearer Group Inc. (TSGI) announced October 6 the delivery of a 250- by 54- by 12-foot, 6-inch, 23,000-barrel tank barge built by Southwest Shipyard… Read More
With more than 40 patents, ERL Commercial Marine takes pride in innovating and solving issues for customers. “It’s one of the things that sets us apart,” said Stephen… Read More
The hazards of transporting cargoes via barge on the nation’s inland waterways demand that operators turn a keen eye toward safety, particularly with regard to fire safety. For tank… Read More
Final steps in the separation of Trinity Industries Inc. into two independent publicly-traded companies, Trinity Industries and Arcosa Marine Products Inc., will take place November 1 when a… Read More
