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Whiteboard: How to Reform Water Infrastructure

The Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013 promotes our Nation's competitiveness, prosperity, and economic growth by upholding the seminal federal responsibility to maintain a strong transportation infrastructure and ensure the efficient flow of domestic and international commerce.

SCI Mountain Challenge Highlights

SCI Mountain Challenge

SCI Mountain Challenge Highlights

In September 2013, 41 teams competed in the SCI Mountain Challenge, a two-day adventure race up some of Western Maine's most beautiful—and strenuous—peaks. Competitors stood in solidarity with mariners, facing tests of endurance and strength, raising money to support SCI's valuable support services to mariners.

Inside Man: Drought and Water Levels

Inside Man: Drought and water levels

Inside Man: Drought and Water Levels

Many U.S. agricultural products move via the Mississippi River, but those shipments are in danger due to drought. More from CNN at https://www.cnn.com/

What’s It Like to Train as a Deckhand?

Virginia House of Hope - Deckhand Training Program

What’s It Like to Train as a Deckhand?

Big Muddy, Big Cargo: Shipping On The Mississippi

The Lower Mississippi River is one of the greatest logistics centers of the world. Forbes correspondent Chris Helman spent a day on the water with Cargill and Ingram Barge Company, and came away with a better understanding of what keeps this country moving.

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Three WorkBoat questions for Foss Maritime

Recently, WorkBoat technical editor Bruce Buls visited Foss Maritime's Rainier Shipyard on the Columbia River to get a look at the tug Campbell Foss as it undergoes conversion from traditional propulsion to hybrid technology. Buls got a chance to speak with VP Susan Hayman and project manager Rick McKenna about just what the conversion entails for this Dolphin-class tug, similar to the Carolyn Dorothy, which was purpose-built as a hybrid. Essentially, the Campbell Foss will now use the appropriate power supply for the appropriate duties, only engaging the main engines when necessary, and using the batteries for idling and the generators for transit, for example. This, said Hayman, would result in as much as 25 percent fuel savings and 30 percent maintenance cost savings.