Coastal & Inland Waterways

Port Fourchon was heavily damaged with Hurricane Ida's landfall, with winds reported as high as 172 mph. Facebook/ Offshore Supply Boats & Crew Boats group photo.

After Hurricane Ida strikes, Louisiana struggles back

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For the week ending Aug. 21, 254 grain barges moved down river — 80 fewer barges than the previous week. Corps of Engineers, Patrick Loch, photo

Grain movements by barge tumble

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Photo courtesy of Port Authority of NY and NJ

Coast Guard reopens all Northeast ports

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Merchant Mariner Credential — A sample Merchant Mariner Credential. Coast Guard image.

Virginia man sentenced for fraud scheme that affected maritime safety

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Tropical storm Henri was upgraded to category 1 hurricane status at 11 a.m. Saturday by the National Hurricane Center.

Henri aims at Northeast

Kirk Moore

The accident resulted in about $16.9 million in damages. There were no injuries. NTSB photo

Lack of effective monitoring of position at anchor leads to $16.9 million marine accident

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DOT announces six new Marine Highway projects

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Grain-barges-NOLA-USDA-702x336 — USDA photo, Anson Eaglin

Barged grain movements and rates strong, USDA says

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The measures were necessary to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards. Ken Hocke photo

Dredge pipeline installation closes part of Mississippi River

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On June 9, the U.S. Economic Development Administration announced a $1.6 million grant to The Water Institute of the Gulf to support a partnership with Louisiana Economic Development, the Port of New Orleans, and the state of Louisiana in developing the Lower Mississippi River SmartPort & Resilience Center (SmartPort). Tim Mueller photo, Tim Mueller Photography

Louisiana launching first-of-its-kind port technology, officials say

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Photo by David Krapf

Grain inspections down but wheat rebounds, USDA says

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The bill must also pass the House, which is currently in recess and won’t take up the measure until after Sept. 20. Waterways Council Inc. photo

Infrastructure deal will benefit waterways

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Grain-barges-NOLA-USDA-702x336 — USDA photo/Anson Eaglin

Bunge completes sale of 35 U.S. grain elevators to Zen-Noh

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