The Jeff O. Norgress on the left and the John R. Williams on the right. (Credit: Laborde Products)

Two new Chem Carriers towboats get Mitsubishi engines

Covington, La., headquartered engine and genset distributor Laborde Products recently announced that it has supplied a pair of Mitsubishi S6R2 engines to Plaquemine, La.-based Chem Carriers for two of its new vessels,

The M/V The Gunnar, towboat was powered with a pair of high-performance Mitsubishi S6R2 engines. (Credit: Laborde Products)

Maritime Partners equips new towboat with Mitsubishi engines

Covington, La., headquartered engine and genset distributor Laborde Products recently equipped Metairie, La., headquartered Maritime Partners’ new towboat, M/V The Gunnar, with a pair of high-performance Mitsubishi S6R2 engines. Each engine produces

Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon tests container handling at general cargo dock.

Ports of Indiana launches initiative to create international container terminals

Yesterday, the Ports of Indiana Commission approved Resolution 24-01 to launch “The Indiana Container Initiative” in support of developing multiple international container terminals within the state of Indiana. As a statewide port

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Detroit Engineer District set to begin dredging operations in Saugatuck

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, will begin dredging 68,000 cubic yards of sediment from Saugatuck Harbor, Mich., next week to ensure safe navigation between Lake Michigan and the Kalamazoo

The AWO HERO Award recognizes rescues undertaken by AWO members that demonstrate selflessness, skill and bravery.

VIDEO: AWO highlights American Waterways HERO Award

The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has produced a new video showcasing the American Waterways Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award. The HERO Award, established on March 1, 2023, documents and

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will continue repairing its Duluth southern Vessel Yard Pier with Phase 2 beginning in July.

Corps continues Duluth Vessel Yard pier repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will continue repairing its Duluth (Minn.) southern Vessel Yard Pier with Phase 2 beginning in July. Repairs this year are estimated to end around November and

Seaway navigation season

Chamber of Marine Commerce: Seaway navigation season of to a strong start

The Chamber of Marine Commerce reports that early tonnage figures show a strong start for the 66th Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway navigation season demonstrating the resilience, predictability, and sustainability of the

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NTSB reports on $2 million barge breakaway incident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on the March 28, 2023, barge breakaway incident in an 11 barges under tow struck the Vane Dike mooring cell at the

Kelly Teichman

Kelly Teichman elected new AWO chairman of the board

The members of the American Waterways Operators elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Kelly Teichman, executive chairman, T&T Marine, was elected

“We have an aggressive investment strategy for this port that will drive new business into our region, create jobs for our longshoremen, operating engineers and construction workers, and fuel growth for customers and port operators," said Port Director Ryan McCoy.

Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor kicks off $77M in construction

More than $77 million in infrastructure and expansion projects are now being developed at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor as a record construction season kicks off in the Lake Michigan port. Major projects

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