The U.S. Coast Guard is reminding vessel owners, operators, masters and pilots that federal Inland Navigation Rules do not automatically preempt state and local navigation safety laws. The… Read More
U.S. Coast Guard
A recent discussion regarding interactions between pleasure craft and inland towing vessels prompted this column. The majority of those who enjoy the navigable waters of the country in their… Read More
The U.S. Coast Guard has proposed changes to certain mariner training requirements related to Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) endorsements. The proposed rule would remove six… Read More
October brings thoughts of fall, including brightly colored leaves, pumpkins, fodder shocks and other signs of comfort. Of course, there are other fall thoughts that are somewhat scary,… Read More
Ronald Corigliano Ron Corigliano did not start out looking for a career in the inland river industry. While he was growing up, the steel industry in the Pittsburgh area… Read More
The Becky Thatcher, St. Louis’ newest riverboat at the steps of the Gateway Arch, has officially arrived and will soon become Bi-State Development’s second riverboat offering tours along the… Read More
Hanwha Defense USA has made a preliminary, non-binding offer to acquire Austal Ltd.’s U.S. business for between $1.05 billion and $1.2 billion, a move that could give the South… Read More
Two top administration officials announced a $2-billion investment to build two new military ships at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard as part of President Donald Trump’s order to restore the… Read More
As Tropical Storm Bertha approached New Orleans, the U.S. Coast Guard activated storm preparations. Bertha was described as “crawling” along the Gulf Coast westward from the Florida Panhandle through Texas, bringing heavy rains… Read More
By Jim Myers WJ Washington Correspondent A key House committee postponed a scheduled markup of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 “until… Read More
