Working on a towing vessel or elsewhere in the maritime industry—or having a loved one who does—has never been easy. Oftentimes, mariners spend two, three or four weeks away from… Read More
Features
Stories on some of the unique and colorful people who populate the barge industry. Human-interest articles on companies and individuals who make a difference in people’s lives, all while keeping the boats and barges moving.
During two unusual back-to-back, 15-hour days crammed with meetings with crew members of his company’s vessels, Bill Barr paused long enough to talk about his lifelong career on the river. Read More
40 Under 40 Awards: Terrebonne, Wibralski For the third year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders will be honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award,… Read More
The final wish of U.S. Navy veteran Ralph Guy Andrew “Bud” Castillo Sr. was that he be cremated and his ashes buried at sea. During the coronavirus pandemic, that could… Read More
For the third year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders will be honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding… Read More
For the third year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders will be honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding… Read More
Zach Burkhart is following in his family’s footsteps. Like his grandfather, Burkhart, 28, of Dover, Tenn., is an engineer. But those aren’t the only footsteps he follows. Four other members… Read More
When Johnny Holt and his wife, Connie, got married in December 1986, he was a painter and she was studying to be a nurse. They’d been sweethearts since they were… Read More
Once a land-based mechanic, Bryan Lackey was looking for a different kind of career. Lackey, 51, of Ursa, Ill., used to work on automotive and heavy equipment, but the work… Read More
Ronald Breaux grew up in Bridge City, La., a small community located on the west bank of the Mississippi River and named for its proximity to the Huey P. Long… Read More
