Colby Brammer, a 17-year-old from St. Amant, La., was inspired to follow through on his interest in the maritime industry after attending an Industry Interaction Day held late last… Read More
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By Ken Eriksen Towboats are the workhorses of the inland river industry operating on the Mississippi River and its connecting tributaries. They come in all dimensions and horsepower capabilities for… Read More
The American Waterways Operators (AWO) and the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association (GICA) have launched a new initiative designed to document issues towboat crews experience with moveable bridges and report validated… Read More
For the most part, life aboard a towing vessel is marked by separation from friends and family. It’s a natural and necessary part of a job that can be both… Read More
Shamrock Marine, a Baton Rouge, La.-based provider of personnel and supply launch services and warehousing, started with a simple idea to meet a practical need—one that founder… Read More
Joe Starck is president of The Great Lakes Towing Company, a role he has held since January 2014. The Great Lakes Towing Company, commonly called “the Towing Company” across the… Read More
Conrad Shipyard hosted a steel-cutting ceremony July 13 for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD) at the Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, La. The ceremony signifies the… Read More
In a challenging market for marine equipment sales, Heartland Barge Management LLC is getting creative to meet that challenge. From March 11 through March 15, Heartland’s Equipment Sales… Read More
Evansville (Ind.) Marine Service recently bought two twin-screw towboats from Knight Manufacturing Corporation, Rosiclare, Ill. The fleeting and harbor service purchased the mvs. Samantha Ann and Kati M, both… Read More
Arlen “Benny” Cenac Jr., CEO of Houma, La.-based Cenac Marine Services and owner of Main Iron Works, announced earlier this month a contract for the Houma shipyard to build… Read More
