Shelley Byrne

1 week ago | waterwaysjournal.net | Shelley Byrne

The Coast Guard’s final rule on cybersecurity in the marine transportation system will be the topic of discussion for panelists at the upcoming Inland Marine Expo (IMX) May 28 to 30 in Nashville, Tenn. The session, titled “Mastering Maritime Cybersecurity: A Discussion of the New USCG Regulation,” will be moderated by Andy Lee, a partner at Jones Walker LLP who founded and co-leads the firm’s privacy, data strategy and artificial intelligence team.

1 week ago | waterwaysjournal.net | Shelley Byrne

The opening of the main navigational lock chamber at Wilson Locks and Dam has been delayed by approximately three weeks, until early July instead of June 14. The Nashville Engineer District announced the delay during an industry call April 22, attributing it to a combination of weather delays, technical challenges and the sequencing of repair work. The lock, located at Tennessee River Mile 259.4 in Florence, Ala., has been closed since September 25.

1 week ago | waterwaysjournal.net | Shelley Byrne

Construction of a new, 600- by 110-foot lock at Chickamauga Lock and Dam on the Tennessee River has reached two major milestones, with crews beginning to erect the new lock’s massive miter gates and also taking delivery of the second nose pier, a towering concrete structure the Nashville Engineer District said is essential to guiding vessels safely into the new lock chamber. The lock is located at Tennessee River Mile 471.0, 6.9 river miles above Chattanooga, Tenn.

2 weeks ago | waterwaysjournal.net | Shelley Byrne

More than six months after the closure of Wilson Lock’s main chamber, ports, shippers, fleeting services, linehaul operations and other river-related businesses say it is costing them. In some cases, they’re reporting layoffs, business slowdowns and concerns over whether customers will switch transportation modes now or in the future. Wilson Lock, Tennessee River Mile 259.4 In Florence, Ala., closed September 25 after operators reported hearing popping noises.

3 weeks ago | waterwaysjournal.net | Shelley Byrne

With her blue hair layers and visible tattoos, the Rev. Grace Pardun said she might not be what mariners are expecting when a chaplain comes calling. But Pardun, who began her role as supervisory chaplain for Seamen’s Church Institute’s Ministry on the River on March 10, has a calling to care for the spiritual needs of those who can’t get to traditional services, and that includes those working on towboats up and down the rivers. “These are people who are away,” she said.