My Dirty Mug

Maritime. As one of the oldest industries, it comes as no surprise that it is deeply entrenched in history, tradition, and folklore. As result, the amount of maritime superstitions is too many to mention. A few of my favorites include: No women aboard. Do no rename a boat / ship. Do not set sail on […]

KOKOSING IV Barge, Then and Now

That was then… Prior to my current job at The Great Lakes Towing Company and Great Lakes Shipyard, I worked at Moran Iron Works. One of the my first projects on the job was the construction of two deck barges for Durocher Marine, a division of Kokosing. Deeply involved in all facets of the project […]

Rising Tide – 2019 Week 34

Welcome back to Rising Tide, the weekly digest of things I’ve discovered or been into this past week and consider worth sharing. Enjoy! 1. Autonomous and shape-shifting boats? What!? Technology is so amazing, especially when it involves one’s own industry. For me, it’s maritime. 2. This is the story of the mysterious, dusty book, signed […]

KIRBUCCI, LLC

As of Wednesday, June 12, 2019, Kirbucci, LLC is a bonafide business! The Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service issued me an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and everything! So what is Kirbucci, LLC? I’m not quite sure! I have been thing about dabbling in other areas of interest, personally and professionally. While the What is […]

WorkBoat Show Wrap Up

Back in Cleveland but dreaming of New Orleans, I am still on the high that comes from three days jam packed with industry talk, jazz music, Cajun food, craft beer, and, since I am being honest… bourbon. As much as I wish I could still be there, the momentum of this year’s International WorkBoat Show remains! A […]