The nation’s last authentic overnight steamboat may once again cruise the rivers of America’s heartland and deep south. On November 27, the U.S. House of Representatives reinstated an exemption to… Read More
Author: Waterways Journal
The Rock Island Engineer District’s Final Preferred Plan for its Brandon Lock and Dam was released November 26, after much controversy and many delays. The array of measures designed to… Read More
RiverWorks Discovery has announced the winner of its 2018 “Waterways Build America” Photo Contest. The contest, cosponsored by Waterways Council Inc. and The Waterways Journal, was held online in four… Read More
As its annual meeting and board of directors meeting in Chicago on November 14, Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) named Peter Stephaich as its chairman of the board. Stephaich is chairman… Read More
Kohler, a company specializing in power systems, has expanded its lineup of marine generators with the addition of one- and three-phase models featuring Kohler Tier 3 diesel engines. In addition… Read More
Precision Tension Solutions (PTS) in Houston, Texas, and high-performance fiber rope manufacturer Lankhorst Ropes, a WireCo WorldGroup company, have announced a strategic partnership, providing a combination of comprehensive support services… Read More
Twin Disc Inc. pioneered the slipping-clutch marine control drive (MCD) more than 30 years ago. The company’s newly released MCD Series—the MCD-2000, MCD-4000 and MCD-5000—build on the company’s legacy of… Read More
Leading international brake supplier Dellner Brakes announced that it will be launching its brand new range of “plug and play” electrohydraulic braking systems to the U.S. market at this year’s… Read More
The U.S. Navy has ordered four newly designed yard tugs from Washington-based Dakota Creek Industries. Each of the ASD tugs will be equipped with two rudderpropellers from Schottel Inc. Schottel,… Read More
Container volume at Port Houston (Texas) container terminals remains vigorous as cargo movement continues to lead last year’s pace showing a 10 percent growth through the third quarter. In 2015,… Read More