This issue of The Waterways Journal carries the obituaries of four maritime industry veterans who collectively worked on, by and for our waterways for well over a century. The amazing… Read More
Kenny Brown
YouthForce NOLA, an organization dedicated to building bridges between school and work for New Orleans students, and Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans hosted a career expo March 7 at… Read More
Maritime Throwdown was the brainchild of Capt. Kenny Brown, an experienced yet still young (recently an IMX 40 Under 40 Award winner) captain with a passion for towboating. Its impact… Read More
One of the most electric features of the Inland Marine Expo (IMX) each year is the Maritime Throwdown (MTD), a three-part competition that tests mariners’ industrial maritime and safety skills. Read More
Hurricane Ida made a pair of landfalls at Grand Isle and Port Fourchon in southeast Louisiana August 29 near midday as a strong Category 4 storm. Ida came ashore with… Read More
Water rescue product manufacturer C-Hero LLC, whose MOB (man overboard) Rescue System includes both the C-Hero Rescue Davit and the C-Hero VR-12 Rescue Pole, is now offering e-training free of… Read More
Day one of IMX, held virtually this year from September 29 to October 1, ended with a rush of competition thanks to the Maritime Throwdown (MTD), the popular industrial maritime… Read More
Maritime Throwdown (MTD), the industrial maritime line-handling and line-throwing skills competition, unveiled a new course at its New Orleans regional competition, held December 5 at the International Workboat Show. Built… Read More
Now in its third year, the Maritime Throwdown (MTD), an industrial maritime line-handling and line-throwing skills competition, has unveiled a massive new traveling trophy, which will reside with the winner’s… Read More
For the second year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award. All 40 honorees were nominated by executives… Read More
