New Orleans

Mississippi River Commission cancels high-water inspection trip

WorkBoat Staff

Screen Shot 2020-02-27 at 1.30.47 PM — The Nick L. Skansi gets a new lease on life. Skansi Marine photo

Wine to offshore wind — my dad's legacy lives on

Ken Hocke

Portland Spirit_2124_b — Portland Spirit Cruises was on track to have its best year in 25 years in 2019. American Waterways Inc. photo

Strong economy equals good year for passenger vessels

Dale K. DuPont

WB-01-28-2020-lead-png — The towboat Cooperative Spirit. ARTCO screen shot

Coast Guard suspends search for missing mariners

WorkBoat Staff

AWO membership in New Orleans waiting to hear from the organization's new president and CEO. Ken Hocke photo

Carpenter homers in first at bat as AWO leader

Ken Hocke

WB-11-05-2019-lead-jpg — Each year, hundreds of exhibitors showcase thousands of products and services. WorkBoat file photo

Offshore wind, autonomous vessels highlight WorkBoat Show Conference Program

David Krapf

Grain-barges-NOLA-USDA-702x336 — There were 669 grain barges unloaded in New Orleans, 2% fewer than the previous week. USDA photo/Anson Eaglin

Barge grain movements decrease 10% over last week

WorkBoat Staff

First tow of the season advances past Lock and Dam 2 to the Port of St. Paul — The Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) advocates for a modern, efficient and well-maintained of inland waterways, including lock and dam infrastructure, and channel maintenance. Corps of Engineers, Patrick Loch

Barge grain movements fall 32% over last week

WorkBoat Staff

Grain-barges-NOLA-USDA-702x336 — There were 669 grain barges unloaded in New Orleans, 2% fewer than the previous week. USDA photo/Anson Eaglin

Barge grain movements up more than 100% over last week

Ken Hocke

Coast Guard responds to oily sheen near New Orleans

U.S. Coast Guard

Aluminum, high-speed ferry crews have to prove they can safely carry passengers. Metal Shark photo

Safety issues keep New Orleans ferries at the dock

Ken Hocke