Inland and Coastal

Ports of Indiana ships second-highest annual cargo total

Ports of Indiana shipped 13 million tons of cargo in 2024, the second-highest annual volume in the statewide port authority’s 60-year history. Cargo shipments increased for the fourth straight year, up 3% from 2023 and second best to the 2018 record of 14.8 million tons.

“We have world-class companies operating at our three ports, and their increased use of our barge, ship, and rail services is a good indicator for Indiana’s economy,” said Ports of Indiana CEO Jody Peacock. “Agriculture...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-of-indiana-ships-second-highest-annual-cargo-total/

Colonial Oil Industries christens new tug and barge

Colonial Oil Industries Inc. recently christened its newest tug and barge in a Savannah, Ga., ceremony held at sister company Colonial Terminals on the Savannah River.

The new tug, Soaring Eagle, built by Eymard Marine Construction & Repair, Harvey, La., and its barge, represent a strategic investment in the future of Colonial Oil’s marine fueling and towing capabilities.

Colonial Oil says that, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and engineered for optimized performance, the vessel...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/colonial-oil-industries-christens-new-tug-and-barge/

NTSB: Ineffective voyage planning led to crane hitting Mackinac Bridge

Not for the first time, the National Transportation Safety Board has issued a report involving a crane, a barge and a bridge. This latest report deals with an incident that occurred on May 7, 2023, when the 1973- built towing vessel Nickelena, operated by Basic Towing, was transiting the Straits of Mackinac, towing a deck barge transporting a crawler crane, when the crane boom struck the main span of the Mackinac Bridge.

The contact bent the crane boom backwards, causing the boom to eventually...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ntsb-ineffective-voyage-planning-led-to-crane-hitting-mackinac-bridge/

VIDEO: Cooper Consolidated adds America’s two largest E-Cranes to its fleet

New Orleans, La.-based Cooper Group member Cooper Consolidated LLC reports that it is expanding its bulk stevedoring fleet with the addition of two 4000C Series equilibrium cranes, the largest cranes built by E-Crane. The company says that the cranes, named Pelican and Creole King, solidify its position as the Mississippi River’s premier bulk stevedoring service provider.

“Cooper Consolidated is constantly aiming to provide our customers with the highest quality of service and the most efficient...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/video-cooper-consolidated-adds-americas-two-largest-e-cranes-to-its-fleet/

Port of New Orleans breaks cruise passenger record

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), the 6th largest U.S. cruise port and the only port in the country that offers both ocean-going and river cruising, announced today a record-breaking year with more than 1.2 million cruise passenger movements in 2024. Port NOLA’s two cruise terminals at Erato Street and Julia Street are located within the heart of the city, just steps away from the historic French Quarter, world-renowned restaurants, and unique cultural heritage.

“We are grateful to our cruise...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/port-of-new-orleans-breaks-cruise-passenger-record/

Port of Corpus Christi closes 2024 with record numbers

The Port of Corpus Christi and its customers moved 206.5 million tons through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in 2024, a new high mark driven by increases in crude oil and dry bulk commodities, including agricultural products.

Port customers also ended 2024 with record quarterly tonnage (54 million tons) in Q4 2024—a 4.3 percent increase over the same period last year and a 1.9 percent increase from the previous quarterly record (Q3 2024). Leading commodities in Q4 2024 included crude oil,...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/port-of-corpus-christi-closes-2024-with-record-numbers/

TTB 2025: The tug operators’ roundtable

At Marine Log’s Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2025 in Mobile, Ala., the tugboat industry will take center stage as leading professionals gather to tackle the pressing issues shaping today’s tug operations. On March 25-26, the “Tug Operations Panel” will offer an in-depth discussion on the challenges, innovations, and trends that are influencing the future of the sector.

Moderated by Peter S. Soles, Principal of Business Development at Glosten, this session will feature insights from Capt....

https://www.marinelog.com/news/ttb-2025-the-tug-operators-roundtable/

AWO to Newsom: Pull plug on “dangerous and draconian” CARB harbor craft rule amendment

n the latest round of a long running battle, the American Waterways Operators (AWO) has written California Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to withdraw the 2022 amendments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Commercial Harbor Craft Rule.

The AWO letter follows CARB’s withdrawal of its requests to enforce emissions rules for California’s truck and rail industries, leaving only harbor craft subject to CARB’s stringent regulations

Following is the text of the AWO letter

Dear Governor Newsom:

I am...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/awo-to-newsom-pull-plug-on-dangerous-and-draconian-carb-harbor-craft-rule-amendment/

AWO names Michael Breslin senior director of safety and sustainability

Michael Breslin has been named senior director of safety and sustainability at the American Waterways Operators (AWO).

In this role, he collaborates with industry leaders to champion best practices that advance mariner safety and promote sustainable operations across the marine transportation sector.

Breslin has over 15 years of experience in the towing and barge industry, beginning his career as a deckhand with Turn Services in New Orleans in 2009. Over the years, he has held roles in logistics,...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/awo-names-michael-breslin-senior-director-of-safety-and-sustainability/

$31M CARB grant will help Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze start emission-reduction projects

In partnership with ferry operator Catalina Express and whale watching boat operator Harbor Breeze Cruises, the Port of Los Angeles will soon begin emission-reduction technology demonstration projects for specialized harbor craft, thanks to a $31 million grant awarded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The project will involve testing and evaluation of two different harbor craft emission-reduction technologies, and a comprehensive evaluation of next-generation, less-polluting harbor...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/31m-carb-grant-will-help-catalina-express-and-harbor-breeze-start-emission-reduction-projects/

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