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Senate Working on Funding Stopgap Measure

September 9, 2022

Washington, D.C.—Ending its traditional August break, the Senate returned to face a fast-approaching deadline to pass a stopgap measure and keep federal agencies funded. “We must fund the government before… Read More

Towing Companies Turn To Virtual Audits, Surveys Paul Dittman, vice president of compliance for Turn Services, conducts a virtual inspection with one of the company’s towboat crews. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Paul Dittman, vice president of compliance for Turn Services, conducts a virtual inspection with one of the company’s towboat crews. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Towing Companies Turn To Virtual Audits, Surveys

May 15, 2020

While much of American society feels like it’s at a standstill due to stay-at-home orders aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, the maritime industry marches on, with mariners aboard… Read More

Rock Island Engineer District Gets Two New Survey Vessels

The SV Dubuque under way in the Mississippi River near the Rock Island District headquarters on the morning of June 12. The new hydrographic survey vessel is beginning its life on the river by performing condition surveys in Pools 15, 14 and 13. Rock Island II is a temporary name during the manufacturing process. Corps Headquarters approved Dubuque as the vessel’s permanent name following its arrival at the district.

Rock Island Engineer District Gets Two New Survey Vessels

June 22, 2018

The Rock Island District’s two new hydrographic survey boats are at work on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. They were commissioned at District headquarters the week of June 4. Dubbed… Read More