Drying out

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Daily observations on the Hudson River as it passes through New York City. The section of the Hudson which passes through New York is historically known as the North River, called this by the Dutch to distinguish it from the Delaware River, which they knew as the South River. This stretch of the Hudson is still often referred to as the North River by local mariners today. All photos by Daniel Katzive unless otherwise attributed. Twitter @dannykatman

Drying out

Clearer skies and warmer weather arrived Thursday, and so did Norwegian Gem, returning from the Caribbean. A Vane Brothers tug arrived with a fuel barge for bunkering, and then the Gem was on her way again by sundown, heading back towards San Juan.

Vane Brothers prepares to refuel the Norwegian Gem

Heading back out to sea in the afternoon haze

The tugboat Frances came through from Albany, heading for Tottenville.

Mackenzie Rose which, like Mister Jim, is owned by the Port of Coeymans (Coeymans Marine Towing), was on the way back home pushing a number of barges against the ebb tide, one of which appeared to be loaded with dirt or excavated fill. She was overtaken by Kimberly Polling returning from New Haven with an empty barge. The Kimberly would go on to anchor further up the river, a bit north of the Teresa. A Waterway ferry leaving Port Imperial maneuvered to pass behind the barges.