Author: Waterways Journal

Capt. Charlie Ritchie, 67, died August 19 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, Ky. One member of a family of legendary rivermen, he learned under his… Read More

Evansville (Ind.) Marine Service recently bought two twin-screw towboats from Knight Manufacturing Corporation, Rosiclare, Ill. The fleeting and harbor service purchased the mvs. Samantha Ann and Kati M, both 55-foot,… Read More

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced August 23 that the Maritime Administration (MarAd) will establish a new, dedicated Gateway office in Paducah, Ky. Gateway offices provide assistance to public… Read More

For the barge industry, the summer’s best news is probably the official opening of Olmsted Locks and Dam. But a close second might be the Corps of Engineers’ announcement of… Read More

In its monthly report of Missouri River reservoir conditions, the Corps of Engineers said August 7 that higher-than-average releases are planned from all Missouri River projects through November. “Due to… Read More

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc., Houston, Texas, reported on August 9 a net income of $0.5 million ($0.04 per share) on revenue of $54.0 million for the three months ending on… Read More

Conrad Industries Inc., Morgan City, La., reported second-quarter net income of $4.7 million or $.94 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.4 million or $.27 per share for… Read More

Trinity Industries Inc.’s Inland Barge Group reported higher revenues of $42.9 million in the second quarter of 2018, compared with revenues of $33.5 million in the second quarter of 2017. Read More

The Port of Galveston announced July 26 strong results for the month of June 2018. Total vessel calls for the month increased approximately 18 percent year-over-year compared to June 2017,… Read More