Conrad Industries Inc., Morgan City, La., announced May 14 that its first-quarter net income totaled $705,000, or 14 cents per diluted share, up from $414,000 or 8 cents per diluted… Read More
Archive: May 2021
With the spotlight on St. Louis for this week’s eighth annual Inland Marine Expo, the Old Boat Column presents a riverboat that was a favorite of the host city. Never… Read More
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has fired a bridge inspector whom the agency said did not report a steel beam’s crack that worsened, leading to the Mississippi River closing… Read More
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for design and permit support services for the “Louisiana International Terminal,” which the port plans to… Read More
Vessel Repair, a shipyard in Port Arthur, Texas, located on the Sabine-Neches Ship Channel, has announced being awarded a patent for the hull of its Pacesetter class of pushboats. The… Read More
When Maritime Partners CEO and co-founder Bick Brooks’ parents, Ned and Louise, and brother, Avery, traveled from the Northeast to New Orleans at the beginning of May, they thought it… Read More
When Carter Newt of Newt Marine Service decided to begin repowering his fleet, his strategy and requirements were simple. He wanted a propulsion system that was dependable, fuel efficient and… Read More
It could be said that 80-year-old Mike Marko, known to many as “Sparky,” was born with proverbial grease under his nails. Marko, the president and owner of Mike’s Inc., is… Read More
The Waterways Journal is delighted to welcome you back to the live, in-person version of the Inland Marine Expo. It’s a challenging but exciting time to be doing business on… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Major supporters of the Jones Act want those seeking to benefit from a waiver of the 100-year-old maritime law to be held accountable by the government. To ensure that… Read More
