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Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Expands Partnership With HII

November 14, 2025

Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation announced an expanded agreement with HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division November 11 to support the construction of Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for the… Read More

Corpus Christi Old Harbor Bridge Span Removed The Old Harbor Bridge served the Corpus Christi area for 60 years before demolition began. The New Harbor Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge which opened in June, can be seen in the background. (Photos courtesy of Canal Barge Company)

The Old Harbor Bridge served the Corpus Christi area for 60 years before demolition began. The New Harbor Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge which opened in June, can be seen in the background. (Photos courtesy of Canal Barge Company)

Corpus Christi Old Harbor Bridge Span Removed

November 14, 2025

The Corpus Christi, Texas, community bade farewell to the old Harbor Bridge in the first week of November—and a heavy-duty Canal Barge deck barge played a key role. The… Read More

Volunteers Help Pack Holiday Warmth For Mariners San Jacinto College student volunteers packed hand-knit scarves and hats for Seamen’s Church Institute’s annual Christmas at Sea on the River program. (Photo by Melissa Trevizo, Seamen’s Church Institute external communications coordinator, marketing and public relations)

San Jacinto College student volunteers packed hand-knit scarves and hats for Seamen’s Church Institute’s annual Christmas at Sea on the River program. (Photo by Melissa Trevizo, Seamen’s Church Institute external communications coordinator, marketing and public relations)

Volunteers Help Pack Holiday Warmth For Mariners

November 14, 2025

By Evan Brown, Seamen’s Church Institute Students and faculty from San Jacinto Maritime College gathered October 30 in La Porte, Texas, to volunteer at the Seamen’s Church Institute’s… Read More

Arcosa Announces ‘Solid’ Third-Quarter Earnings Report

November 14, 2025

In its third quarter earnings report, released October 30, Arcosa Inc. said its barge business showed strong results. “Our barge business executed well, generating double-digit… Read More

USS Kidd Leaves Drydock On Veterans Day The USS Kidd, a Fletcher-class destroyer used in World War II and the Korean War, leaves drydock on November 11 at Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors in Houma, La., after 14 months of repairs. (Photo courtesy of the USS Kidd Veterans Museum)

The USS Kidd, a Fletcher-class destroyer used in World War II and the Korean War, leaves drydock on November 11 at Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors in Houma, La., after 14 months of repairs. (Photo courtesy of the USS Kidd Veterans Museum)

USS Kidd Leaves Drydock On Veterans Day

November 14, 2025

By Ken Kolb The restoration of the USS Kidd (DD-661), a World War II and Korean War Fletcher-class destroyer, has been completed, and the ship could head back… Read More

Maritime Partners Repowers Mv. John Austin Maritime Partners recently repowered the twin-screw mv. John Austin with Mitsubishi engines from Laborde Products. (Photo courtesy of Laborde Products)

Maritime Partners recently repowered the twin-screw mv. John Austin with Mitsubishi engines from Laborde Products. (Photo courtesy of Laborde Products)

Maritime Partners Repowers Mv. John Austin

November 14, 2025

The mv. John Austin’s new engines are Mitsubishi S12R-Y3s rated at 1,260 hp. at 1,600 rpm. (Photo courtesy of Laborde Products) Maritime Partners recently repowered the twin-screw mv. John… Read More

Cat To Feature New C32B Engine At WorkBoat Show Caterpillar’s new C32B commercial marine diesel engine. (Photo courtesy of Caterpillar Marine)

Cat To Feature New C32B Engine At WorkBoat Show

November 14, 2025

Caterpillar has taken the wrapping paper off its new C32B commercial marine engine, the successor to the popular C32 engine, and the company plans to highlight the new… Read More

Bergan, Bargetender Partner To Advance Technology The lightweight, self-contained automated draft sensor enables precise, real-time barge draft readings, improving accuracy and safety in cargo operations. (Photo courtesy of Bargetender)

The lightweight, self-contained automated draft sensor enables precise, real-time barge draft readings, improving accuracy and safety in cargo operations. (Photo courtesy of Bargetender)

Bergan, Bargetender Partner To Advance Technology

November 14, 2025

A chance meeting between Bergan Marine Systems’ President and CEO Kyle Durden and Trey and Taylor Busch, co-owners of Bargetender, at the 2025 Inland Marine Expo (IMX) sparked a… Read More

Terral RiverService Adds Two New Towboats The mv. Grant Gattle is named after the son of Gabe Gattle, Terral RiverService’s vice president of operations. The company also recently took delivery of the Miss Charlotte Gattle, named for his daughter. Both were built by Steiner Construction Company in Bayou Le Batre, Ala. (Photo courtesy of Steiner Construction Company)

The mv. Grant Gattle is named after the son of Gabe Gattle, Terral RiverService’s vice president of operations. The company also recently took delivery of the Miss Charlotte Gattle, named for his daughter. Both were built by Steiner Construction Company in Bayou Le Batre, Ala. (Photo courtesy of Steiner Construction Company)

Terral RiverService Adds Two New Towboats

November 14, 2025

Terral RiverService Inc., headquartered in Lake Providence, La., and with an operations base in Lettsworth, La., took delivery of two new towboats recently. Both were built by Steiner Construction… Read More

Historic Sternwheelers Headed To Nashville In Spring 2026 The Capitol on the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tenn., in October. The vessel was previously known as the Spirit of Peoria. Both the Capitol and the steamer Nashville (formerly the Julia Belle Swain) are being relocated to Nashville and will be available for excursions and chartered events in 2026. (Photo courtesy of Nashville Riverboats)

The Capitol on the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tenn., in October. The vessel was previously known as the Spirit of Peoria. Both the Capitol and the steamer Nashville (formerly the Julia Belle Swain) are being relocated to Nashville and will be available for excursions and chartered events in 2026. (Photo courtesy of Nashville Riverboats)

Historic Sternwheelers Headed To Nashville In Spring 2026

November 14, 2025

Visitors to Nashville, Tenn., next spring will have the opportunity to take a ride on a sternwheel paddleboat, including an authentic steamboat. The Capitol, formerly the Spirit of… Read More