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
The Waterways Journal
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
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 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
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
After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end with a stopgap measure that extends funding through January 30. In addition, H.R. 5371… Read More
Capt. Louis M. “Toby” Wattigney Jr., an anchor of the Louisiana maritime industry, his family and the greater New Orleans community, died unexpectedly October 12. He was 67. Read More
The Great Lakes Group recently announced the promotions of two long-term employees. Gregg Thauvette and Thomas Rigolo were each Gregg Thauvette promoted to the roles of president from… Read More
The United States Coast Guard is extending deadlines for licenses and other credentials due to the federal government shutdown. The National Maritime Center and all regional examination centers… Read More
The Plaquemines Council Port Harbor and Terminal District held a tense meeting November 3 at which the port commissioners repeatedly challenged Executive Director Charles Tillotson about an auditor’s… Read More


