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The WEDA eastern chapter just concluded a highly successful meeting in Baltimore. The program comprised a variety of topics, focusing on major industry challenges and opportunities to overcome them. WEDA Eastern Chapter Board in Baltimore Left. Stephen Simpson Mobile Dredging, David Johanson GLDD. Steve Miller, Armand Riehl GLDD, Walt Dinicola Anchor QAE (Absent from pic)… Read More
As flooding receded on the Gulf Coast, signs of Tropical Storm Alberto’s impact on Bolivar Peninsula started to show in the form of erosion. Water was still high along Crystal Beach on Friday, but as Alberto churned in the Gulf earlier in the week, the rough surf and waves hitting the dunes cut deep, at times sending… Read More
Michael Johnson served the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) as president and CEO over the last 11 years, joining the organization in 2013 following a seven-year stint at the National Beer Wholesalers Association. The next chapter of Johnson’s career will unfold at the American Coatings Association, which he joins as president and CEO. P&Q caught… Read More
CMA CGM Cassiopeia, the largest vessel to call Port Houston, arriving to Port Houston’s Bayport Container Terminal. Port Houston continues to shatter records, in September surpassing three million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) faster than ever before. Port Houston has recorded 3,120,589 TEUs so far this year, a 10% increase compared to the same period in… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. – When he was a plebe at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the early to mid-1980’s, Pete Taylor never dreamed his career and life would be where it is currently. His thoughts then were to serve five years in the Army and then get out and pursue a civilian career. A… Read More
Michael Johnson served the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) as president and CEO over the last 11 years, joining the organization in 2013 following a seven-year stint at the National Beer Wholesalers Association. The next chapter of Johnson’s career will unfold at the American Coatings Association, which he joins as president and CEO. P&Q caught… Read More
The board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Beth Ann Branch as the new president and CEO of the port and the CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB). Branch officially will begin at Port NOLA December 1. Branch follows Brandy Christian, who had served as Port… Read More
Christopher J. Wiernicki delivered a guest lecture on how rapid changes in shipping are driven by disruptive technologies and explained how the industry is an interconnected system of systems. The ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki, delivered the lecture for the National University Singapore’s Master of Science in Maritime Technology and Management program, in… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA celebrated the start of construction for a new manufacturing facility for submarine modules (MMF3) today. This new building, scheduled to be fully operational in late 2026, will significantly increase Austal USA’s capacity to support the U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB). The new building will provide 369,600 square feet of indoor… Read More
Join the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) for a series of meetings for the Atchafalaya Master Plan where you can learn about the project solicitation process, see demonstrations of projects being submitted, and ask questions. These meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the dates and locations listed below. A virtual meeting will… Read More
The WEDA eastern chapter just concluded a highly successful meeting in Baltimore. The program comprised a variety of topics, focusing on major industry challenges and opportunities to overcome them. WEDA Eastern Chapter Board in Baltimore Left. Stephen Simpson Mobile Dredging, David Johanson GLDD. Steve Miller, Armand Riehl GLDD, Walt Dinicola Anchor QAE (Absent from pic)… Read More
WEDA eastern chapter president Steve Miller (Ellicott Dredges) opened the proceedings for the Eastern Chapter meeting at the MITAG Maritime conference center at BWI airport in Baltimore. Over 175 attendees participated with a packed agenda, dynamic speakers, and a hall full of exhibitors. The general program started with an icebreaker on Tuesday evening, followed by… Read More
Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, joined Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro in addressing senior military leaders, industry experts, and international allies during the San Francisco Fleet Week Senior Leaders Seminar aboard the USS Tripoli. In his remarks titled “Reimagining the American Maritime Industry,” Garamendi… Read More
The board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Beth Ann Branch as the new president and CEO of the port and the CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB). Branch officially will begin at Port NOLA December 1. Branch follows Brandy Christian, who had served as Port… Read More
Reserve, La. based DSC Dredge announced it has promoted Stephen McMahon to vice president of product support. He succeeds John “Sonny” Lightsey, who dedicated over 29 years to DSC. McMahon’s journey at DSC began in 2011 in the hydraulic and mechanic shop, working under Troy Redwine and Carl Ulrich. His hands-on experience in the field and… Read More
On Friday, October 11, 2024, GLDD’s Richard Balzano, VP Government Relations and former MARAD Deputy Administrator joined the Massachusetts Maritime Academy community, more than 200 representatives from maritime universities around the world, Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral Ann Phillips, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Congressman Bill Keating, and other federal, state, and local legislators to welcome… Read More
LAFAYETTE, LA / RIGID, a leading provider of heavy civil and marine construction services, is excited to announce two key additions to its leadership team. Dallas C. Griffin, CFA, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Bart Cook has been named President of Civil Construction. These appointments are part of RIGID’s ongoing commitment to… Read More
AS WE AWAIT the finalization of Gov. Maura Healey’s new offshore wind contracts, the Massachusetts Interagency Offshore Wind Council has requested public comments on these plans to implement offshore wind in Massachusetts. Many residents, especially from Cape Cod, have registered strong opposition. Eco-Nuclear Solutions is concerned that the reliance on offshore wind will deprive the Commonwealth… Read More
Established electricity purchasing systems, strong demand for clean energy, a supply chain being developed and strong winds are seen as advantages for the Gulf of Maine as a site for offshore wind turbines. Maine will move closer to staking a claim in offshore wind development when the federal government seeks on Tuesday to auction off… Read More
BRIGANTINE, N.J. – Offshore wind energy projects in New York, New Jersey and Maryland are moving forward, as federal regulators examine the proposals and opponents escalate their legal challenges to the work. A large offshore wind farm is being proposed in the waters off New York as federal agencies are pressing ahead with reviews of seven other… Read More
Federal officials rejected the Maine Department of Transportation’s $456 million grant application to help build an offshore fabrication port for wind projects, complicating the state’s planned buildout. The proposed Sears Island offshore wind project was not included in the 44 projects selected on Oct. 21 by the US Department of Transportation to receive a total… Read More
MAUMEE, OHIO, US — The Andersons, Inc., has signed a long-term lease agreement for its operations at Port Houston, Texas, US, with facility expansion plans to support customer exports of soybean meal, among other bulk grains, to high-demand markets. The upgrades will focus on increased reliability and efficiency and include providing rail-based soybean meal unload… Read More
The board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Beth Ann Branch as the new president and CEO of the port and the CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB). Branch officially will begin at Port NOLA December 1. Branch follows Brandy Christian, who had served as Port… Read More
CMA CGM Cassiopeia, the largest vessel to call Port Houston, arriving to Port Houston’s Bayport Container Terminal. Port Houston continues to shatter records, in September surpassing three million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) faster than ever before. Port Houston has recorded 3,120,589 TEUs so far this year, a 10% increase compared to the same period in… Read More
The union representing dockworkers in East Coast U.S. ports is set to return to the bargaining table with maritime employers next month, part of an arrangement reached after a three-day strike was suspended on Oct. 3. The International Longshoremen’s Association and the group representing port operators and shipping companies said Friday that they will resume contract… Read More
As flooding receded on the Gulf Coast, signs of Tropical Storm Alberto’s impact on Bolivar Peninsula started to show in the form of erosion. Water was still high along Crystal Beach on Friday, but as Alberto churned in the Gulf earlier in the week, the rough surf and waves hitting the dunes cut deep, at times sending… Read More
Unless the EPA is completely disbanded, the future of New York’s Superfund sites should continue to improve. “You smell it way before you see it,” said Alyssa Kerper, a Park Slope, Brooklyn, resident who lives just a few blocks from the Gowanus Canal. She enjoys breaking up her work days from home by taking walks… Read More
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Low Mississippi River levels are limiting how much cargo barges can carry as farmers look to ship their harvested crops, cutting profits. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Mississippi River is several feet lower than normal for this time of year in Dubuque. Logistics Park Dubuque loads grain, fertilizer,… Read More
Many unresolved claims remain over the bridge collapse, which killed six people and snarled local shipping for months. The owner and operator of a cargo ship that slammed into a bridge in the United States east coast port of Baltimore earlier this year, collapsing it and killing six people, will pay a $102m settlement for cleanup costs…. Read More
A judge has halted a longtime Noblesville business’s plan to expand its operations, marking at least the third time in four years the company has seen significant community pushback against its gravel extraction operation. Beaver Materials last year was granted a variance by the Noblesville Board of Zoning Appeals to dig a 68-acre gravel pit… Read More
Michael Johnson served the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) as president and CEO over the last 11 years, joining the organization in 2013 following a seven-year stint at the National Beer Wholesalers Association. The next chapter of Johnson’s career will unfold at the American Coatings Association, which he joins as president and CEO. P&Q caught… Read More
These blocks are more affordable and eco-friendly than traditional bricks, reducing the need for expensive aggregates like stone dust and Sylhet sand. The Housing and Building Research Institute (HBRI) under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works has introduced an innovative project, aiming to reduce the negative environmental impact of traditional brick manufacturing while providing… Read More
Rob Young thought he could improve on the WNC Strong slogan created after flooding from Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the mountains of western North Carolina. How about WNC Smart? It hasn’t caught on. And Young, a geology professor and director of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines at Western Carolina University, is… Read More
SpaceShip to trasnport Vulcan rockets to launch sites in FL and CA Amelia, La. — Joined by ULA President and CEO Tory Bruno and other ULA executives at Bollinger Marine Fabricators, Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”) today officially laid the keel for the future R/S SpaceShip, a new ship to transport Vulcan rockets from the factory in… Read More
The dredge has a capacity of 6,500 cubic yards and can dredge to depths of 100 feet. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company has officially unveiled its newest suction hopper dredge, the “Galveston Island,” at a special ceremony in Galveston, Texas. This modern vessel, designed by C-Job Naval Architects and built at Conrad Shipyard, becomes the first… Read More
St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fla., owned by Americraft Marine, was recently awarded a contract by Mobro Marine Inc. to build two 180’x54’x12’ spud barges. St. Johns said the collaboration with Mobro Marine marks another significant milestone for St. Johns Ship Building as it continues to expand its portfolio of high-quality marine vessels. The spud barges, built… Read More
Conrad Shipyard proudly announces the successful delivery of the first Yard, Repair, Berthing, Messing (YRBM) vessel to the U.S. Navy, marking a significant milestone in the shipyard’s longstanding history. The delivery took place today at Conrad’s shipyard in Amelia, Louisiana, where the final inspection by key Navy officials took place. This YRBM vessel, the first… Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Public Affairs Chief David Connolly announced the award of a debris removal contract at a Town Hall meeting in Lake Lure, N.C., on October 24. The contract calls for the removal of 350,000 cubic yards of debris within Lake Lure and associated shorelines. Personal property such as boats… Read More
An ocean-going dredging crew will begin work on the broadening of six miles of ocean beaches in Sagaponack, Bridgehampton and Water Mill on December 1 — a $22 million, privately… Source
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District held a Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate the beginning of Federal levee construction for the Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico Storm Risk Reduction System, Reach A. The Morganza to the Gulf Project is a hurricane and storm damage risk reduction project and part of the Mississippi… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. – When he was a plebe at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the early to mid-1980’s, Pete Taylor never dreamed his career and life would be where it is currently. His thoughts then were to serve five years in the Army and then get out and pursue a civilian career. A… Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Public Affairs Chief David Connolly announced the award of a debris removal contract at a Town Hall meeting in Lake Lure, N.C., on October 24. The contract calls for the removal of 350,000 cubic yards of debris within Lake Lure and associated shorelines. Personal property such as boats… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District held a Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate the beginning of Federal levee construction for the Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico Storm Risk Reduction System, Reach A. The Morganza to the Gulf Project is a hurricane and storm damage risk reduction project and part of the Mississippi… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. – When he was a plebe at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the early to mid-1980’s, Pete Taylor never dreamed his career and life would be where it is currently. His thoughts then were to serve five years in the Army and then get out and pursue a civilian career. A… Read More
Jacksonville, Fla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District invites our partners, the public and stakeholders to the draft 2024 Integrated Delivery Schedule public engagement workshop by the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 at 1 p.m. at the South Florida Water Management District Auditorium in West Palm Beach,… Read More
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the Port of Baltimore’s subsequent closure showed the world how valuable this region’s port operations are to the rest of the world. Port Of Baltimore Executive Director Jonathan Daniels sat down with World Trade Center Institute CEO Eddie Resende to discuss just how much the port… Read More
By Heiko Osterchrist-Associate Publisher Trimble is a global, industrial technology company who supports the building & construction, marine, agriculture, natural resources, utilities, transportation, and many other sectors. DW: Jonathan tell our readers a little bit about your background and how you came to be at Trimble. JW: I got involved in the LiDAR (Light Detection… Read More
We’re pleased to share the launch and christening of The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company ferry LONG ISLAND with you. This is the 16th vessel we have built for our long-time customer, McAllister Towing. Watch here:
GO Marine Services Managing Director Jody Broussard talks with recruiter Heather Mequet about how using a third-party contractor recruitment firm for supplemental staffing and direct hire placement can help mitigate maritime risks. Jody Broussard stands out as a visionary leader in the realms of operational management, strategic planning, and human resources, bringing over twenty years… Read More