Category: Inland and Coastal
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TTB 2026: Winning freight starts with shippers
TTB 2026: Winning freight starts with shippers At Marine Log’s Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2026 conference, taking place March 10–11 in Mobile, Ala., attendees will gain practical insights into one of the industry’s most persistent challenges: winning cargo. The presentation “Winning Freight: Convincing Shippers to Make the Modal Shift” will be delivered by Dr.…
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Trump signs $35M for Small Shipyard Grants in 2026
Trump signs $35M for Small Shipyard Grants in 2026 The Small Shipyard Grant Coalition recently announced that the federal government has been fully funded for fiscal year 2026 following President Trump’s signing of the FY26 federal funding package, including $35 million for the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funding triggers a statutory…
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NTSB: Loss of lube oil led to $2.6M ATB fire
NTSB: Loss of lube oil led to $2.6M ATB fire The National Transportation Board (NTSB) has released its report on a December 30, 2024, incident involving the articulated tug and barge (ATB) Dorothy Ann/Pathfinder, owned and operated by the Interlake Steamship Co. On the day of the incident, at about 4.09 p.m. local time, the…
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Hines Furlong takes delivery of third boat in Mitubishi-powered newbuild program
Hines Furlong takes delivery of third boat in Mitubishi-powered newbuild program Hines Furlong Line has taken delivery of the M/V Oxford. The towboat is the third vessel inin an 11-boat construction program of vessels powered by Mitsubishi marine engines from Laborde Products. The program focuses on keeping the builds uniform and dependable, givingcrews equipment they…
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Hines Furlong takes delivery of third boat in Mitubishi-powered newbuild program
Hines Furlong takes delivery of third boat in Mitubishi-powered newbuild program Hines Furlong Line has taken delivery of the M/V Oxford. The towboat is the third vessel inin an 11-boat construction program of vessels powered by Mitsubishi marine engines from Laborde Products. The program focuses on keeping the builds uniform and dependable, givingcrews equipment they…
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Hines Furlong Line closes acquisition of Campbell Transportation’s River Division
Hines Furlong Line closes acquisition of Campbell Transportation’s River Division Nashville, Tenn.-based Hines Furlong Line, Inc. (HFL) reports that it has closed its acquisition of the River Division of Houston, Texas-based Campbell Transportation Company, Inc., first announced Dec. 3, 2025. Hines Furlong to acquire Campbell Transportation’s River Division “As supply chains grow more complex and…
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Kirby Corporation reports a record year
Kirby Corporation reports a record year Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) yesterday reported earnings for the fourth quarter, ended December 31, 2025, of $91.8 million, compared with net earnings of $42.8 million for the 2024 fourth quarter. Excluding one-time charges and credits, 2024 fourth quarter net earnings attributable to Kirby were $74.9 million or $1.29…
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Plaquemines Port announces resignation of executive director
Plaquemines Port announces resignation of executive director The Louisiana Gateway Port in Plaquemines Parish, La., announced the resignation of Executive Director Charles D. Tillotson, effective immediately. Tillotson, who has led the port through a period of historic infrastructure growth, will step down to pursue new opportunities. During his tenure, Tillotson was instrumental in advancing the…
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VIDEO: Giant hopper dredge Frederick Paup delivered
VIDEO: Giant hopper dredge Frederick Paup delivered Seatrium reports that it has successfully delivered the dredge Frederick Paup to Manson Construction Co. Built at Seatrium’s Brownsville, Texas, yard, the Jones Act-compliant vessel is the largest self-propelled hopper dredge in U.S. history. The Frederick Paup sets a new benchmark for the U.S. dredging industry with its…
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Ports of Indiana names Brady Jacoba CCO
Ports of Indiana names Brady Jacoba CCO Ports of Indiana has appointed Brady Jacoba as chief commercial officer. He brings three decades of expertise in real estate, sales, marketing, and economic development to the state port authority, which manages 2,800 acres of multimodal property across Indiana and generates $8.7 billion annually for Indiana’s economy. Jacoba,…
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WCI releases new HDR study on improving USACE delivery of inland navigation projects
WCI releases new HDR study on improving USACE delivery of inland navigation projects The Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) has released a study by HDR Inc. entitled “Recommendations for Improving the Delivery of Inland Waterway Capital Projects.” With an accompanyng infographic it examines why costs for U.S. inland waterways capital projects (locks and dams) escalate, timelines…
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NMC: New application portal, website launching soon
NMC: New application portal, website launching soon The U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center (NMC), which oversees mariner credentialing, said it will introduce a new application system called the Application Submission and Additional Information Portal (ASAP), along with a redesigned website, on January 26. ASAP will allow mariners to submit merchant mariner credential and medical…
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Next-gen riverboat American Encore set for May debut
Next-gen riverboat American Encore set for May debut Guilford, Conn.-headquartered American Cruise Lines reports that its new riverboat American Encore is on schedule for its May 2026 debut and inaugural season cruising the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Designed to be the most spacious riverboat in the world, American Encore marks the next step in the…
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VIDEO: USCG launches Operation RENEW 2026
VIDEO: USCG launches Operation RENEW 2026 Not all Coast Guard icebreaking operations involve Polar or Arctic-class icebreakers, and, in preparation for the 2026 winter season, the Coast Guard Northeast District has launched Operation RENEW (Reliable Energy for Northeast Winters) 2026, emphasizing the service’s critical role in maintaining the flow of heating oil to the Northeast…
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Port of Virginia nears completion of key dredging project
Port of Virginia nears completion of key dredging project The Port of Virginia is nearing the completion of its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program with a critical piece of the strategic capital investment program being delivered in early 2026. In February, the port is scheduled to offer the deepest shipping channels on the U.S. East…
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Birdon America starts construction on third waterways commerce cutter
Birdon America starts construction on third waterways commerce cutter Birdon America has started construction on the third U.S. Coast Guard waterways commerce cutter (WCC) vessel: Inland construction tender WLIC 1602. This milestone comes just months after beginning work on WLIC 1601 in June and the first river buoy tender (WLR 1801) in September. Birdon says…
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Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime 2025: The full interviews
Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime 2025: The full interviews As the maritime industry continues to expand, innovate, and welcome a more diverse workforce, we’re proud to present our 2025 list of Top Women in Maritime—now in its sixth year of celebrating the leaders shaping the future of our industry. This year’s honorees represent a…
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Maryland pilots take delivery of new Baltimore-class launch
Maryland pilots take delivery of new Baltimore-class launch The Association of Maryland Pilots has received a new pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Named Federal Hill, the high-speed vessel is a sistership to the pilotage association’s first Baltimore-class launch, delivered by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard four years ago. With a length overall of 48.5…
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Master Boat Builders launches sixth RApport 2800 tugboat for Gulf LNG
Master Boat Builders launches sixth RApport 2800 tugboat for Gulf LNG Coden, Ala.-based Master Boat Builders Inc. reports that it has successfully launched the RApport 2800 tugboat Jill, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur LLC, a joint venture of Bay-Houston Management, LLC; Bay Towing, LLC; Moran…
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VIDEO: New NWF study highlights the advantages of inland waterways employment
VIDEO: New NWF study highlights the advantages of inland waterways employment The National Waterways Foundation (NWF) has commissioned and released a new study, “Evaluating Employment by Inland Waterways Operators,” conducted by the Center for Ports and Waterways, Texas A&M Transportation Institute. A video and a brochure that highlight the advantages of working in the inland…
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2025 River Bell Awards Luncheon sets new attendance record
2025 River Bell Awards Luncheon sets new attendance record The Seamens Church Institute’s 2025 River Bell Awards Luncheon, one of the inland maritime industry’s most prominent annual gatherings, was held in Paducah, Ky., on December 11. This year’s luncheon welcomed 634 attendees, setting a new River Bell record, as the community came together to celebrate…
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Op-Ed: Navigating the Coast Guard’s emerging cybersecurity framework
Op-Ed: Navigating the Coast Guard’s emerging cybersecurity framework Cybersecurity is becoming a formalized regulatory obligation for the maritime sector as the U.S. Coast Guard moves forward with new requirements under 33 CFR Part 101, Subpart F. Once finalized, these rules will establish mandatory cybersecurity controls for vessels and shoreside facilities operating in U.S. waters, marking…
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Sabine Surveyors names new leadership after parent company shift
Sabine Surveyors names new leadership after parent company shift Houston-based Sabine Surveyors Ltd. announced organizational changes following a parent company transition from Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corp. to Sabine Marine Group, effective December 1. The shift marks a new phase for the company as it adjusts its structure within the marine services industry. Capt. David…
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Port of New Orleans appoints Kristi App as CCO
Port of New Orleans appoints Kristi App as CCO The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced the appointment of Kristi App as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). In her new role, App will lead commercial operations across Port NOLA’s cargo, cruise, and industrial real estate portfolios, bringing over two decades of expertise in…
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C&C Marine and Repair promotes Nick Bergeron to general manager
C&C Marine and Repair promotes Nick Bergeron to general manager Belle Chasse, La.-based C&C Marine and Repair LLC has promoted Nick Bergeron to general manager. Bergeron, who joined C&C Marine in February 2022 to lead the company’s repair division, brings more than 30 years of marine industry experience to his expanded role. Prior to joining…
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November 2025
November 2025 This month’s features explore how offshore, workboat, and patrol sectors are adapting to new markets, cleaner power, and evolving demands. The post November 2025 appeared first on Marine Log. Marine Log Staff Go to marinelog
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Ports of Indiana gets two FEMA grants to enhance security infrastructure
Ports of Indiana gets two FEMA grants to enhance security infrastructure Ports of Indiana has been awarded two federal grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to strengthen security infrastructure and assessment capabilities at its Burns Harbor and Jeffersonville ports. The FEMA Port Security Grant Program provides funding to state and municipal entities to…
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VIDEO: Master Boat unveils its new state-of-the-art dry dock
VIDEO: Master Boat unveils its new state-of-the-art dry dock Coden, Ala.-based Master Boat Builders, Inc. has taken delivery of a new, state‑of‑the‑art floating dry dock, giving the company direct control over launch schedules and accelerating vessel deliveries. Designed and built by Conrad Shipyard, the dry dock measures 155 x 66 feet wide with 41 foot…
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USCG’s Operation River Wall surges assets to Rio Grande
USCG’s Operation River Wall surges assets to Rio Grande The U.S. Coast Guard today reported the deployment of additional forces to the Rio Grande River in eastern Texas, starting on October 9, 2025, to ensure operational control of the border where President Trump has declared a national emergency. The service says that this surge operation…
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GLDD books dredging work orders worth $134 million
GLDD books dredging work orders worth $134 million America’s largest provider of dredging services, Houston-headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) reports that it has received seven work awards totaling over $130 million. In all cases the client is the America’s largest user of dedging services, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The…
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USCG awards Birdon America $110M in new WCC orders
USCG awards Birdon America $110M in new WCC orders The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing to move forward with the acquisition of the new waterways commerce cutter (WCC) class that will replace the legacy fleet of inland tenders and has ordered production of the first river buoy tender (WLR) and long lead time material and…
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Port Houston names Eric Casey its COO, Parker Harrison its CLO
Port Houston names Eric Casey its COO, Parker Harrison its CLO Following a nationwide search, Port Houston has made two key leadership appointments, naming Eric Casey its chief operating officer (COO) and Parker Harrison as as its Incoming chief legal officer (CLO). Casey brings with him extensive experience in port operations and logistics. He previously…
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Senator Todd Young tours Indiana’s Corn Island Shipyard
Senator Todd Young tours Indiana’s Corn Island Shipyard On Monday, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) toured Corn Island Shipyard in Spencer County, Indiana, to learn more about its operations, workforce, and manufacturing of custom barges. Toured Corn Island Shipyard in Spencer County to learn more about its operations, Hoosier workforce, and manufacturing of custom barges.…
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SCI and KOTUG renew strategic partnership on maritime training
SCI and KOTUG renew strategic partnership on maritime training The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) and Rotterdam-based KOTUG Training & Consultancy (KTC) have renewed their strategic partnership to expand world-class maritime training opportunities for U.S. mariners. SCI, through its Center for Maritime Education, which has locations in Paducah, Ky, and Houston, is a leading provider of…
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Donjon Marine has a new owner: Tallvine Partners
Donjon Marine has a new owner: Tallvine Partners One of the best-known names in U.S. maritime has a new owner. Hillside, N.J.-headquartered Donjon Marine Co. LLC has been acquired by Miami-based Tallvine Partners, an independent investment advisor focused on value-add middle-market infrastructure opportunities. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Tallvine notes that Donjon Marine…
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Coast Guard turns to Stealth for Mariner Credentialing Program modernization
Coast Guard turns to Stealth for Mariner Credentialing Program modernization The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Stealth Solutions Inc. a blanket purchase agreement to modernize the service’s Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP) information technology system The Coast Guard notes that the MCP is essential to vetting and denying criminals access to critical maritime infrastructure and supporting…
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Parker Towing promotes Zebulon Duco-Moore
Parker Towing promotes Zebulon Duco-Moore Tuscaloosa, Ala.based Parker Towing Company Inc. reports that it has promoted Zebulon “Zeb” Duco-Moore to vice president of operations and senior port captain. In this new role, Duco-Moore will be responsible for all river operations, including vessel operations and crews, maintenance, and navigation. Duco-Moore began his career with Parker Towing…
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Arc, Curtin Maritime sign $160M deal for 8 hybrid tugs
Arc, Curtin Maritime sign $160M deal for 8 hybrid tugs Los Angeles-based electric boat company Arc has inked a $160 million contract for hybrid-electric ship assist tugboats with Long Beach-based Curtin Maritime. Built in collaboration with Snow & Co shipyard, the project marks the largest commercial deployment of electric workboats in the marine industry’s history.…
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Moran launches first of new class tug
Moran launches first of new class tug New Canann, Conn.-headquartered Moran Towing Co.’s newest tug, the William E Moran, has entered service in New York, bringing enhanced capability and performance to the company’s evolving fleet. As the first vessel in Moran’s next-generation class, the tug is designed to meet the demands of modern port operations,…
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Maritime Partners completes Centerline Logistics acquisition
Maritime Partners completes Centerline Logistics acquisition Maritime Partners LLC reports that its flagship fund has acquired Centerline Logistics Corporation a leading marine transportation company operating along the West Coast, East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States. The transaction, which was first announced on June 24, 2025, closed on August 28, 2025. The transaction…
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Op-Ed: Preventing falls overboard—Industry’s call to lead
Op-Ed: Preventing falls overboard—Industry’s call to lead By Mike Breslin, Senior Director – Safety & Sustainability, AWO America’s tugboat, towboat, and barge industry is the safest mode of bulk freight transportation in the United States. We have significantly less injuries and fatalities when compared to truck and rail, and our industry has driven fatality rates…
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Chippewas of Georgina Island will extend ferry season with new icebreaking Damen tug
Chippewas of Georgina Island will extend ferry season with new icebreaking Damen tug The Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation in Canada has placed an order with Damen Shipyards for the delivery of a Stan Tug 1706 ICE. The community is located on Lake Simcoe in Southern Ontario and will use the tug to break…
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McAllister launches new tractor tug Gerard McAllister
McAllister launches new tractor tug Gerard McAllister New York City based McAllister Towing has announced the launch of its newest tractor tug, the Gerard McAllister. “McAllister towing is delighted to christen and launch what will be the tenth 80 metric ton ABS Escort-classed tug in its fleet, improving service to the ever larger ships calling…
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FMD’s Hunt Valve selected to supply valves for Waterways Commerce Cutters
FMD’s Hunt Valve selected to supply valves for Waterways Commerce Cutters Hunt Valve, part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense portfolio, will supply critical valve and actuator systems for two new Coast Guard vessels. It has secured a contract from Birdon to supply key fluid control components for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC)…
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USCG designates new WWCs as the “Chief Petty Officer Class”
USCG designates new WWCs as the “Chief Petty Officer Class” The U.S. Coast Guard is to designate its new fleet of Waterways Commerce Cutters (WCCs) as the “Chief Petty Officer Class.” Each cutter will be named in honor of a Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer, recognizing the profound impact and legacy of these leaders within…
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Port NOLA board backs unified plan for Lower Mississippi ports
Port NOLA board backs unified plan for Lower Mississippi ports At its regular board meeting on July 24, the board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) approved a resolution authorizing a significant new step in regional collaboration among Louisiana’s ports. The resolution authorizes Port NOLA President and CEO Beth Branch to…
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New Orleans District welcomes new commander
New Orleans District welcomes new commander The New Orleans Engineer District commander Col. Cullen Jones handed the reins to Col. Scotty Autin during a formal change of command ceremony at the district’s headquarters late last week. A native of Houma, La., Autin now serves as the 66th commander in the district’s more than 200 years…
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GLDD unveils first U.S.-flagged Jones Act subsea rock installer
GLDD unveils first U.S.-flagged Jones Act subsea rock installer Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced on July 23 a major milestone in its offshore energy strategy with the recent launch of the Acadia at Hanwha Philly Shipyard. The Acadia is the first U.S flagged, Jones Act-compliant subsea rock…
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Great Lakes East relocates its Florida breakbulk operations to Port Canaveral
Great Lakes East relocates its Florida breakbulk operations to Port Canaveral In a move aimed at better serving its customers, breakbulk cargo carrier Great Lakes East (GLE), part of the Great Lakes Group,has relocated its Florida operations to Port Canaveral to offer monthly import/export service to San Juan, Puerto Rico, GLE operates the service using…
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Cell phone use and fatigue: $810K tow strike on moored barges
Cell phone use and fatigue: $810K tow strike on moored barges The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on an April 17, 2024, incident involving the 170-foot American Commercial Barge Line towboat William B Klunk. As in many other reports involving all types of vessel, cell phone use was implicated as a cause.…
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Delta Launch orders two high-speed launches from Gladding-Hearn
Delta Launch orders two high-speed launches from Gladding-Hearn Delta Launch Services, a launch company operating on the Mississippi River, has ordered two of a new class of pilot boats from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. The Venice Class launches follow a long history of six larger pilot boats built for the Delta Launch Services by the…
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We Work the Waterways announces inaugural board of directors and advisory council
We Work the Waterways announces inaugural board of directors and advisory council We Work the Waterways (WWW) has announced the formation of its inaugural board of directors and advisory council, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s launch as an independent nonprofit after long operating as part of Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Inc. (IRPT).…
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MARAD designates 848 new miles of Marine Highway
MARAD designates 848 new miles of Marine Highway U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has designated 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approved 14 new sponsors for the U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The network, which now covers 27,139 miles on 35 designated routes, supports…
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Port Fourchon moves ahead on Argent LNG project
Port Fourchon moves ahead on Argent LNG project At its monthly board meeting on July 9, the Greater Lafourche Port Commission announced it approved the payment and acquisition of a 743-acre tract from the State of Louisiana, paving the way for the expansion of Argent LNG’s landmark liquefied natural gas export development in Port Fourchon.…
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Maritime Partners in Centerline Logistics acquisition agreement
Maritime Partners in Centerline Logistics acquisition agreement One of the largest marine petroleum transportation companies in the U.S. is set to come under new ownership. Maritime Partners LLC reports that, on June 24, 2025, an entity controlled by one of its managed funds entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Centerline Logistics from its principal…
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Crescent Towing and Blakeley Boatworks to start build of new Z-drive tugboat
Crescent Towing and Blakeley Boatworks to start build of new Z-drive tugboat Continuing a long-running partnership, two Cooper Group companies —Crescent Towing and Blakeley BoatWorks —plan to begin construction of Hull 115, a new 6,000 HP tier 4 Z-drive tugboat. To be built at Blakeley BoatWorks in Mobile, Ala.,it will be added to Crescent Towing’s…
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Matthews Brothers Dredging makes leadership transition
Matthews Brothers Dredging makes leadership transition Pass Christian, Miss.- headquartered Matthews Brothers Dredging, LLC is making a planned leadership transition. The company is a portfolio company of New Orleans private equity firm Carr’s Hill Partners and the transition will see Declan Rushe, an operating partner with Carr’s Hill Carr’s Hill Partners step down as CEO…
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New Silverback OX truckable tug will have Schottel RudderPropellers
New Silverback OX truckable tug will have Schottel RudderPropellers Schottel is to equip a new OX truckable tug from Tacoma, Wash.-based aluminum workboat builder Silverback Marine with two type SRP 100 Schottel RudderPropellers. Designed in collaboration with Seattle headquartered Elliott Bay Design Group, the OX truckable tug will have a bollard pull of almost seven…
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Educators and global delegates get a riverboat tour of the Ag Coast of America
Educators and global delegates get a riverboat tour of the Ag Coast of America The St. Louis Regional Freightway calls the 15-mile stretch of the Mississippi River anchored by St. Louis’s iconic Gateway Arch the Ag Coast of America, with the 16 barge-transfer facilities concentrated in a the stretch being able to handle more than…
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Maritime Partners takes delivery of Mitsubishi-powered towboat M/V Joan Pluck
Maritime Partners takes delivery of Mitsubishi-powered towboat M/V Joan Pluck In support of its bareboat charter and vessel leasing service, Maritime Partners has added the M/V Joan Pluck to its portfolio of inland towboats. Built by FMT Shipyard & Repair in Harvey, La., the new vessel is powered by twin Mitsubishi Tier 3 S6R2-Y3MPTAW engines,…
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Ingram plans to invest $50M in the St. Louis region
Ingram plans to invest $50M in the St. Louis region Ingram Marine Group, the largest barge operator on the U.S. inland waterways, is set to invest nearly $50 million in the St. Louis region over the next three years. Key projects include the expansion of the Municipal River Terminal (MRT) on the riverfront just north…
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USTRANSCOM: Jones Act not the cause of dredging challenges
USTRANSCOM: Jones Act not the cause of dredging challenges Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) reports that U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has now declassified a report titled Dredging and the Strategic Seaport Program. The report was prepared in response to a Senate Armed Services Committee requirement in the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and…
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Ports of Indiana hosts trade mission by Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Ports of Indiana hosts trade mission by Port of Antwerp-Bruges Ports of Indiana yesterday welcomed a delegation led by Belgium’s Port of Antwerp-Bruges on a trade mission exploring economic opportunities and new container shipments between the U.S. Midwest and European markets. The day’s events included a tour of Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor, the future site…
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Silverback teams with Petestep for new law enforcement boat
Silverback teams with Petestep for new law enforcement boat Tacoma, Wash.-based aluminum boat specialist Silverback Marine is partnering with Norsborg, Sweden-based designer Petestep to build a high performance law enforcement vessel for the New Mexico State Parks Rangers. The boat will feature Petestep’s patented Spraywater technology. Unlike traditional stepped hulls, the Petestep technology utilizes angled…
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GLDD posts strong first quarter results
GLDD posts strong first quarter results Houston-headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company [Nasdaq: GLDD] today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. “Great Lakes had a great first quarter, with strong project performance and high utilization as all of our active dredges were operational,” said GLDD president and CEO Lasse…
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NTSB reports on $3M Johnny M towboat fire
NTSB reports on $3M Johnny M towboat fire A catastrophic engine failure led to a fire aboard the towboat Johnny M last year, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. The fire broke out on Jan. 30, 2024, when the 2019-built, 88-foot Johnny M, owned and operated by Terral River Service, was pushing four barges…
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Moran Towing christens new tug at Port of Beaumont
Moran Towing christens new tug at Port of Beaumont Moran Towing Corporation, New Caanan, Conn., hosted a christening ceremony for its newest tugboat, the Mary Jane Moran, at the Port of Beaumont in Texas on April 5. The event brought together Moran employees, leadership, the local port community, and the namesake’s family for a celebration…
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Glosten completes tug upgrade design for Shaver Transportation
Glosten completes tug upgrade design for Shaver Transportation Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm Glosten has completed the contract design package for a comprehensive upgrade to Portland, Ore.-based Shaver Transportation’s Z-drive tractor tug Washington. The design focuses on significantly enhancing the vessel’s performance,maneuverability, and practical operability, to support Shaver’s evolving harbor and escort towingservice…
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NTSB: Outdraft currents contributed to $1.3 million Ohio River barge strike
NTSB: Outdraft currents contributed to $1.3 million Ohio River barge strike A barge tow struck a vane dike on the Ohio River last year because the pilot did not effectively compensate for the outdraft current while navigating out of the McAlpine Locks in Louisville, Kentucky, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday. The incident occurred…
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New Bronx Blue Highway project unveiled
New Bronx Blue Highway project unveiled Set to start operating this year, a Blue Highway project in the Bronx, N.Y., will initially remove 1,000 truck trips a month off highways and onto the water. Details of the plan were announced by New York City Deputy Mayor Adolfo Carrion Jr., the New York City Economic Development…
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SC Ports completes Wando Welch Terminal upgrades
SC Ports completes Wando Welch Terminal upgrades The South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports) reports the completion of a key infrastructure project at its busiest container terminal, the Wando Welch Terminal in the Port of Charleston. It can now once again handle three mega containerships simultaneously at any tide, providing expedited logistics and consistent fluidity…
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M/V Pile is Burns Harbor’s first ocean vessel of 2025
M/V Pile is Burns Harbor’s first ocean vessel of 2025 Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor celebrated the start of the 2025 international shipping season April 12 with the arrival of the 37,591 dwt Polsteam bulk carrier M/V Pile. The ship arrived safely at Indiana’s Lake Michigan port 19 days after departing from Port of Ijmuiden, Netherlands,…
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Ingram Marine Group christens M/V David North
Ingram Marine Group christens M/V David North Nashville, Tenn.-headquartered Ingram Marine Group held a special christening ceremony April 8 for the M/V David North. The new vessel was built as part of a series of ten four-decked, welded-steel, USCG Subchapter M-compliant towboats,designed by Ingram Marine Group, Main Iron Works and Ashraf Degedy, PE. M/V David…
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Bank effect seen in $8M tanker strike on South Carolina pier
Bank effect seen in $8M tanker strike on South Carolina pier A tank vessel struck a pier at Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station in South Carolina after a pilot allowed the vessel to get too close to a riverbank and experiencing bank effect, the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday. The 604-foot-long Singapore-flagged tanker…
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Stevens Towing announces leadership promotions
Stevens Towing announces leadership promotions Yonges Island, S.C.-headquartered fourth-generation family-owned Stevens Towing Company has announced several key leadership promotions, Bos Smith has been promoted to vice president. With more than 36 years of dedicated service to Stevens Towing, Smith has been instrumental in driving growth and maintaining strong client relationships. His extensive knowledge of the…
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TTB 2025 highlights operational excellence
TTB 2025 highlights operational excellence Last week, Marine Log’s TTB 2025 (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) conference in Mobile, Ala., attracted nearly 250 vessel owners, operators, C-suite executives, suppliers, and shipyards. The event, which took place on March 25-26, served as a vital gathering for professionals in the maritime industry to exchange ideas and explore new…
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WCI names Miranda Lang its new operations manager
WCI names Miranda Lang its new operations manager Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) has welcomed a new member to its team. She is Miranda Lang, who will serve as operations manager. She will work in concert with Amber McClay, WCI’s office manager/events coordinator, who will depart the organization in May for a cross-country move. Lang previously…
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Norfolk Dredging wins $27.5M USACE dredging contract
Norfolk Dredging wins $27.5M USACE dredging contract Chesapeake, Va.-based Norfolk Dredging Co. has been awarded a $27,512,650 firm-fixed-price contract for new-work dredging. Work will be performed in Portsmouth, Virginia, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 3, 2026. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Fiscal 2010 civil construction funds in the amount…
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Dutra Group awards dredge contract to Eastern Shipbuilding
Dutra Group awards dredge contract to Eastern Shipbuilding San Rafael, Calif.-based The Dutra Group announced March 21 the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464-cubic-yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge (TSHD) the Adele at Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. The Adele will be constructed at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton and Port…
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NTSB calls for risk evaluations of 68 U.S. bridges for vessel strikes
NTSB calls for risk evaluations of 68 U.S. bridges for vessel strikes The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended March 20 that 30 owners of 68 bridges across 19 states conduct a vulnerability assessment to determine the risk of bridge collapse from a vessel collision, part of the ongoing investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott…
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Bay-Houston Towing christens two new tugboats
Bay-Houston Towing christens two new tugboats Bay-Houston Towing this week marked another milestone with the christening of the George M and May Louise, two state-of-the-art Robert Allan Ltd design RAstar 3200-W tractor-tugboats that will enhance operations along the Houston Ship Channel and beyond. During the christening ceremony, Kevin Lenz, vice president of Bay-Houston Towing, addressed…
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Plaquemines Port rebrands as Louisiana Gateway Port
Plaquemines Port rebrands as Louisiana Gateway Port The Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District has announce its rebranding as the Louisiana Gateway Port. It says the move reflects the port’s commitment to growing as a premier maritime hub and a gateway for global trade. In the next five years, the Louisiana Gateway Port is projected…
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IRPT names Anthony Gex its new deputy director
IRPT names Anthony Gex its new deputy director Anthony Gex has accepted the position of deputy director of Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT). As an IRPT member, former president and chairman of the board, Gex comes to the position with over 30 years of marine, terminal, supply chain, and risk management experience. Most recently,…
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Hughes Bros. puts a brand new dry dock into operation in Brooklyn
Hughes Bros. puts a brand new dry dock into operation in Brooklyn Hughes Bros. Inc., a sixth-generation family-owned barge and shipyard company, reports that it has launched and christened its newest and largest floating dry dock, Michael. Now fully operational in Red Hook, Brooklyn, N.Y., it is set to significantly expand the company’s shipyard’s capabilities…