Detectives from the Shelby County (Tenn.) Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a woman’s body was found on a barge in a tow near Memphis, Tenn., after the tow idled for… Read More
Tennessee
The Mississippi River Commission gave updates on projects along the Mississippi River and heard testimony about local impacts while visiting four locations August 22–26 during its annual low-water inspection trip. Read More
Earlier this year, Tennessee’s General Assembly celebrated the Jones Act by passing a resolution in its support. The Jones Act, more properly known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920,… Read More
In his long career, Dr. Craig Philip has combined the best of academia with the best of work experience in the maritime industry. Philip, 68, of Nashville, Tenn., received his… Read More
Ingram Barge Company, Nashville, Tenn., held a rechristening August 30 for four vessels that are part of its approximately 140-vessel fleet: the mvs. Youngsuk Chi, James L. Hamilton, Kent W. Read More
Reporters got a chance to ride a towboat, visit a lock and meet with industry professionals while learning about the importance of infrastructure along America’s inland waterways during Waterways Council… Read More
The Hernando de Soto Bridge at Memphis, Tenn., partially reopened to vehicle traffic August 2. Eastbound traffic is to resume across the bridge on Interstate 40 with all lanes open… Read More
For the fourth year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions… Read More
The Mississippi River Commission (MRC) has announced the schedule for its annual low-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River. Four public meetings will be held aboard the mv. Mississippi in select towns… Read More
Capt. Jimmie Dale Brown, 82, of Selmer, Tenn., died June 25 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He went to work on the river at the age of 19 (1957)… Read More
