Vane Brothers takes delivery of second Salisbury class tug

Baltimore, Md., headquartered Vane Brothers has taken delivery of the Annapolis, the second of four 3,000-horsepower Salisbury Class push tugs under construction for the company by Chesapeake Shipbuilding Shipbuilders and Naval Architects

Jennifer Carpenter, new AWO CEO, testifies on behalf of the nation's waterways

A Q&A with Jennifer Carpenter, AWO’s new CEO

In her first year as president and CEO of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), Jennifer Carpenter, who began her term last month, says she has a lot of ground to cover with

USACE St. Paul District to close 4 locks and dams

Work Plan increases USACE Vicksburg District funding for FY 2020

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District reports that its Work Plan for the 2020 fiscal year includes $102 million in funding for its civil works program, the largest amount

Waterways Council names Deb Calhoun interim President/CEO

The Executive Committee of Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) has named Deb Calhoun (WCI Senior Vice President) as WCI Interim President/CEO, effective February 18, 2020. WCI President/CEO Michael J. Toohey recently announced his

Great Lakes Dredge sees strong market ahead

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq:GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. Fourth Quarter

WCI President/CEO Michael Toohey announces retirement

Michael J. Toohey, who has served as President/CEO of Waterways Council, Inc. since 2011, is to retire. “Having turned 71 this month, I believe it is time to focus on my faith,

MARAD seeks $300 million for NSMV, zero for Small Shipyards or Maritime Highways

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s FY 2021 budget request for the Maritime Administration includes $300 million to “address critical recapitalization issues for state maritime academy school ships under the National Security Multi-Mission

Bouchard slapped with USCG NY Captain of the Port orders

The Coast Guard Captain of the Port of New York and New Jersey has issued an order to Bouchard Transportation Company requiring that three tug and fuel barge units currently anchored in

USCG responds to multi-barge breakaway

The Coast Guard and local agencies responded to a multi-barge breakaway in the vicinity of mile markers 176 and 177 on the Upper Mississippi River, Wednesday. Watchstanders at Sector Upper Mississippi River

American Cruise Lines, Inc. names Charles B. Robertson CEO

The Board of Directors of, Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines, Inc. said Monday that Charles B. Robertson has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. His appointment follows

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