Waterways Journal

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced October 27 that the Maritime Administration (MarAd) will award $498 million to 35 projects in 19 states through its Port Infrastructure Development Program …

HD Hyundai USA LLC and Kiewit Maritime Company are forming a joint venture to develop a new U.S. shipyard, with construction targeted to begin in 2027 and full-scale operations expected …

Capt. Chris Rieder and Sean Duffy Sr. at the Propeller Club event. Duffy was named Maritime Person of the Year for the New Orleans chapter for his work as president …

With 82,000 cubic yards of concrete placed since January, the Kentucky Lock Addition Project is now 65 percent complete. Putting the amount of concrete placed into perspective, Project Manager Wendy …

American-style push towboating is coming to northern France. The Seine-Nord canal, France’s largest waterways infrastructure project in more than 25 years, is well into its construction phase. This large-gauge canal, …

Recently announced plans for a new nickel refinery to be established in Natchez, Miss., involve barge delivery of raw materials. Westwin Elements announced plans October 5 to invest $502 million …

This year, physical construction began on France’s biggest infrastructure project in decades, the Seine-Nord Canal, featured in this issue. The canal it replaces, the Canal Du Nord, was a narrow …

Lt. Col. Ryan A. Baum, commander of the Philadelphia Engineer District, spoke during a farewell ceremony for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dredge McFarland at Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia …

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lock and Dam 25 1,200-foot lock project remains on schedule, with several major milestones reached in recent months as construction activity continues at the …

October is often a busy, fun-filled month for high school students. Football games, dances and even field trips make the fall season one of the most anticipated times of the …

A $40 million federal Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant will advance construction of the final phase of the planned Riverport West project in Paducah, Ky. U.S. Rep. James Comer, …

Calling the performance of its marine fleet a “bright spot” in its transportation sector, Martin Midstream Partners L.P. announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 on October …

Every once in a while, I make a trip up to Prairie Du Chien to check on the towboat L. Wade Childress and to see if it is still at …

The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) concluded its 2026 annual meeting in Washington in the third week of October, bringing together public officials, maritime industry leaders and waterfront employers …

The Coast Guard published Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 02-26, Cybersecurity Regulations Implementation Guidance for Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Regulated Entities to help owners and operators of regulated …

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The Illinois River Partnership Summit, a three-day umbrella event, recently concluded separate but closely related meetings. The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Illinois River Cities and Towns Initiative was held …

A newly emerged cyber extortion group has threatened to release data it claims to have stolen from 38 maritime and logistics organizations unless the companies pay multimillion-dollar ransoms. The group, …

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 warning comes …

Bluecore Energy, based in Long Beach, Calif., announced October 13 the procurement of low-enriched uranium (LEU), a vital step toward the company’s goal to provide nuclear energy from water instead …

Birthdays are celebrated by some, avoided and even hidden by others. Throughout this year, the 250th “birthday” of the United States has been observed by countless festivities across the country. …

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Beneath the Surface: Commercial Divers And The Work Of Protecting Freshwater Mussels For most people, a river can appear relatively simple from the surface. Water moves downstream, boats pass through, …

U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin October 16 demanding a detailed accounting of whether the legal conditions and reporting requirements of …

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced plans for a new centralized center to oversee dredging and an interim team to establish it October 16. The center will be called …

U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Daniel Wilkinson outlined some of the major responsibilities of Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Paducah and his own background as the featured speaker during the October 14 …

The site of a former steel mill in Alton, Ill., may become a data center if several remaining approvals take place. Alton Steel Inc. traced its roots to the 1911 …

The Corps of Engineers recently confirmed that the St. Louis region’s ports remain the most efficient inland port system in the nation, measured by tons moved per river mile. Among …

The Simulation, Training, Assessment & Research (STAR) Center is scheduled to host a listening session on November 19 to provide the Coast Guard with individual user feedback on Navita and …

BWC Terminals has begun operations as part of the first phase of a new terminal in Pascagoula, Miss., with additional construction planned as the company continues to expand the facility. …

The Port of Galveston has completed a $106 million expansion of its West Port Cargo Complex, adding almost 30 acres to the previously 60-acre facility and a new 1,410-foot berth …

Memphis Engineer District, Osceola and Arkansas officials broke ground October 7 on the $6.54 million Osceola Harbor Extension Project in Osceola, Ark. Dredging is underway to extend the navigation channel …

Service Trucks International (STI) celebrated the opening of a 56,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly facility with an October 2 ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its Tiger Cranes product line in …

The St. Paul Engineer District is replacing four tainter valves at Lock and Dam 2 in Hastings, Minn., as part of a $1.5 million project to replace aging navigation infrastructure …

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CT Marine, known for its custom designs of some of the highest horsepower linehaul boats on the river, is expanding its offerings, its U.S. employment and its office space. The …

The Port of Corpus Christi is examining how small modular reactor (SMR) technology could supply power to industrial users and support nuclear-powered shipping. Working with CORE POWER, the port is …

Memphis Engineer District, Osceola and Arkansas officials broke ground October 7 on the $6.54 million Osceola Harbor Extension Project in Osceola, Ark. Dredging is underway to extend the navigation channel …

The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) has received a $500,000 grant from the Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust to strengthen and expand its Ministry on the River (MOR) program. The …

Gulf Copper, headquartered in Port Arthur, Texas, and the College of the Mainland in Texas City, Texas, have partnered to create two new apprenticeships registered by the U.S. Department of …

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 recreational …

According to news reports, this summer saw a significant and disturbing increase in boating accidents, driven by high traffic, alcohol use and inexperienced operators. Wisconsin recorded 10 fatalities by early …

Lee Forsgren, who has held several positions in government and the private sector, has assumed duties of the assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works following President Donald Trump’s …

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Most fuel that is in the tanks of trucks is B20+ diesel fuel, a mix of 80 percent petroleum diesel and 20 percent biodiesel. According to the Department of Energy, …

Ten years after Subchapter M established a federal inspection framework for towing vessels, Tava Foret views the anniversary less as an endpoint than as the beginning of the regulation’s next …

Industry members gathered September 22 at the Missouri Athletic Club, St. Louis, for the fifth annual Inland River Seminar. Hosted by Fox Smith LLC, the event brings together professionals across …

Travis Fillmore compares the data from sensors and strain gauges on lock gates as similar to the results of blood pressure readings and other medical tests doctors may order at …

On September 25, at the Port of Memphis office, Randy Richardson, executive director of the Memphis and Shelby County Port Commission and vice president of port and industrial properties at …

Maritime Partners LLC has been assigned a provisional top credit rating of AA by Morningstar DBRS, one of the world’s top four credit rating agencies. Morningstar provides independent credit ratings, …