Now that the final Subchapter M documentation deadline of July 19 is upon the towing industry, the next phase is the drydock/internal structural examination. There have been rumors and worries… Read More
Jennifer Carpenter
July 19 marks the “final” deadline for all inland vessels to have certificates of inspection documenting their compliance with Subchapter M. The reason we put “final” in quotation marks is… Read More
“The towing industry is a leader in supply chain integrity, sustainability and employment opportunity,” Jennifer Carpenter, president and CEO of The American Waterways Operators, proclaimed in kicking off the Inland… Read More
What will the future look like? And what can be done now to shape it? Those questions have, no doubt, raced through every person’s mind during the COVID pandemic. And… Read More
Challenges Of Growth And Progress On The Waterways In looking ahead to the coming year, waterways industry leaders and experts generally find that, apart from the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and… Read More
Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden signed his trillion-dollar hard infrastructure bill into law and then hit the road to promote its impact on the lives of Americans. Ports and waterways were… Read More
Barge transportation is already the cleanest and greenest mode of transportation compared to other modes, for those who can take advantage of it. But the industry, like many others, is… Read More
Recently retired Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Nadeau spoke with The Waterways Journal, reflecting on his experiences as commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District, often known as District 8… Read More
For the fourth year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions… 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
