Coast Guard lifts Mississippi River waterway restriction
The Coast Guard today lifted a waterway restriction that had been in place from Mile 736 to Mile 737 on the Mississippi River, in the vicinity of the I-40 bridge in Memphis,
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Crack in I-40 bridge sees Lower Mississippi closure
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a waterway restriction to all vessel traffic on the Lower Mississippi River Tuesday near the I-40 bridge in Memphis, Tenn. The waterway restriction closes the river to
Key Subchapter M compliance deadline nears
In what will be a gentle reminder to some towing vessel owners, and likely a jarring wake-up call to others, a post on the Coast Guard Maritime Commons blog notes that the
SEACOR Power: Salvage ops begin
Salvage operations on the capsized lift boat SEACOR Power have gotten underway. Among the assets deployed is another SEACOR lift boat, the SEACOR Eagle. It is staged with gear near capsized vessel
SEACOR Power: USCG suspends search
A fifth body of a SEACOR Power crewmember was recovered Sunday, bringing the total number of fatalities in the capsize of the lift boat to five. Six people have been saved. Eight
Crowley names Praskovich VP of sustainability
Crowley Maritime Corporation has promoted Alisa Praskovich to vice president of sustainability. In this role, Praskovich will orchestrate Crowley’s environmental, social responsibility and governance (ESG) activities across its business offerings and operations
Barge slams into Gig Harbor docks and homes
Coast Guard members from Sector Puget Sound responded Monday when a barge smashed into private docks and homes near Gig Harbor, Wash. Watchstanders at Sector Puget Sound received notification from Pierce County
Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association names next president
The Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association’s (GICA) Board of Directors has selected Paul Dittman as its prospective president. He will assume the role at GICA’s 116th Annual Seminar in August 2021. Dittman is
USCG extends merchant mariner credentials
In a post on the Coast Guard Maritime Commons blog, Rear Admiral R. V. Timme, U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy says that the Coast Guard continues to evaluate the
Bouchard Transportation: What went wrong?
A filing in the Bouchard Transportation Co. Chapter 11 bankruptcy case paints a sobering picture of how one of America’s longest established maritime companies found itself plunged into a liquidity crisis, falling