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This quarter, analysts were expecting Great Lakes Dredge & Dock’s revenue to grow 57.6% year on year to $184.6 million, a reversal from the 26% decrease it recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings were expected to come in at $0.18 per share. Third quarter net income of $8.9 million Third quarter adjusted… Read More
Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Washington, was awarded an $11,160,000 modification (P00009) to contract W9127N-23-C-0005 for dredging. Work will be performed in San Clemente, California, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2025. Fiscal 2025 civil construction funds in the amount of $11,160,000 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of… Read More
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District shared an update regarding periodic nourishment of the Absecon Island dune and beachfill project in New Jersey. USACE awarded a contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Houston, Texas for $38.2 million to complete periodic nourishment of the project. The contract calls… Read More
“The resolution of this case sets a precedent in maritime law, highlighting accountability and full financial responsibility for environmental and infrastructural damages. The size of the payout may prompt maritime operators to reinforce compliance practices,” according to Robert Khachatryan, the CEO and founder of Freight Right Global Logistics, based in Los Angeles. The first of several… Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a ship fire in the Mayport Basin Saturday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. JFRD said crews responded to a fire on a dredging ship. Crews were able to put out the fire, JFRD confirmed. Members of the… Read More
In a significant leap forward for the St. Paul District’s maintenance and repair mission, the new Manitowoc 165, also known as Crane Barge 3129, is set to enhance operational efficiency and safety in the field. “This is the first time we have a barge custom tailored exactly for the maintenance and repair mission for today… Read More
Voters in Louisiana voted “yes” for one constitutional amendment on the Nov. 5 ballot. The amendment read: “Do you support an amendment to require that federal revenues received by the state generated from Outer Continental Shelf alternative or renewable energy production be deposited into the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund?” Seventy-three percent, or 1,367,790 of… Read More
This quarter, analysts were expecting Great Lakes Dredge & Dock’s revenue to grow 57.6% year on year to $184.6 million, a reversal from the 26% decrease it recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings were expected to come in at $0.18 per share. Third quarter net income of $8.9 million Third quarter adjusted… Read More
CAMDEN, N.J. – New Jersey American Water today completed its acquisition of the wastewater collection system of the Borough of Manville, N.J. for $6.5 million. This municipally owned system serves approximately 4,300 customers, most of whom already receive water service from New Jersey American Water. On September 24, 2024, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved… Read More
The offshore wind industry is growing. According to the 2024 Offshore Wind Market Report, the U.S. industry’s project pipeline grew by 53% from the previous year—enough to power more than 26 million homes if fully developed. As the U.S. offshore wind industry grows, so does the number of good-paying job opportunities and the demand to fill… Read More
Cummins Inc. will be highlighting its latest marine technologies at the International Workboat Show in New Orleans, La., Nov. 12-14, 2024, including the QSK38 EPA Tier 4 solution, which the company said is designed with repower flexibility in mind. “Cummins is committed to leading the maritime industry toward a sustainable future through innovative power solutions,”… Read More
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) invites all authors and presenters to submit abstracts for presentations, panels, and planned sessions for WODCON XXIV. The conference will be held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, from June 23-27, 2025. Click here to submit an abstract. This year’s conference theme is “Dredging Towards a More Resilient Future”. The presentations featured at… Read More
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) opened registration for its 2025 Annual Convention and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. Both shows will take place in St. Louis, with NSSGA’s Annual Convention being held March 23-26 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand and AGG1 being held March 25-27 at the America’s Center Convention Complex. “This event provides a forum… Read More
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Sorenson as Vice President of Government Sales. Sorenson will spearhead all government-related sales efforts and report directly to Joe Rella, President of St. Johns Ship Building. Welcome to the team Jim! Source
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
The offshore wind industry is growing. According to the 2024 Offshore Wind Market Report, the U.S. industry’s project pipeline grew by 53% from the previous year—enough to power more than 26 million homes if fully developed. As the U.S. offshore wind industry grows, so does the number of good-paying job opportunities and the demand to fill… Read More
Dominion Energy has hit a major milestone in the construction of its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project. The company has put in place 78 monopile foundations and four offshore substation foundations during the first installation season, surpassing its initial target of 70 monopiles. The 2.6-gigawatt (GW) project is located 27 miles off the coast… Read More
Offshore wind is coming to the Gulf of Maine. Earlier this week, the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management held an auction for eight leases to develop wind projects off the coast of Maine. But companies bid on only half of the available leases. Guest host Rachel Feltman talks with Casey Crownhart, senior climate reporter for… Read More
Louisianans heading to the polls on Tuesday will decide on a state constitutional amendment that would dedicate future federal revenue from offshore wind energy to coastal restoration and protection. The proposed amendment, approved by the state Legislature earlier this year, could help the state address expected cash shortages for coastal restoration as billions in funding related to the 2010 BP… Read More
Shallow waters have long been an issue for the Port of Iberia. The problem was apparent even before current Port Director Craig Romero took his seat in 2014. “For 20 years, they went after federal funding,” he said. “The Army Corps of Engineers never appropriated one nickel to dredge the poor channel.” The port is… Read More
The Alabama Port Authority has announced that the final phase of the Mobile Harbor Modernization Project has begun. The six-phase project commenced in May of 2021 and is expected to be completed in the first half of next year. The sites benefitting from phase six dredge material are Dauphin Island Causeway, Deer River, and Relic… Read More
The saying “water is the new gold” is proving true for the industries located at the 5,000 acres on the Red River that make up the Port of Caddo-Bossier. Since 2012, the port has expanded from 2,000 acres to its current size. “All along the way, during this time, we are continually receiving inquiries from… Read More
Maintenance dredging at the Honolulu Harbor is now complete. It took two months and a total of 10,533 Cubic Yards of material was removed. The dredge material was taken to a dewatering site at Kalaeloa to dry out before it will be hauled to a landfill. Honolulu Harbor is the principal seaport of the State… Read More
Cameron County Parks & Recreation 33174 State Park Rd 100 • South Padre Island, Texas 78597 Phone: (956) 761-3700 • Fax: (956) 761-5317 • http://www.co.cameron.tx.us/parks-home/ Contact: Joe Vega Cameron County Parks & Recreation Director Re: Andy Bowie Park Beach Renourishment Project The Andy Bowie Park Beach Renourishment Project is expected to begin on Tuesday, November… Read More
Lawsuits have stalled the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion effort, so officials have threatened to pull funding. Dive Brief: Federal authorities have warned that they expect Louisiana to return funds allocated for the $3 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project if the state is no longer committed to the flagship coastal restoration effort, according to AP News. Louisiana’s coastline in… Read More
Maintenance dredging at the Honolulu Harbor is now complete. It took two months and a total of 10,533 Cubic Yards of material was removed. The dredge material was taken to a dewatering site at Kalaeloa to dry out before it will be hauled to a landfill. Honolulu Harbor is the principal seaport of the State… Read More
Brick Township has begun a long-awaited project to dredge the bay bottom under Traders Cove Marina, in partnership with a federal and state project to restore local marshlands that have deteriorated over the years. The first phase of a dredging program at Traders Cove was set to get underway this week, and is expected to… Read More
Morristown has been able to haul material out of its town gravel pit for the past two years. Now, the town has settled a court dispute with the state, ensuring the town will be able to use the land how it wants when it wraps up operations in the pit a quarter century from now…. Read More
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) opened registration for its 2025 Annual Convention and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. Both shows will take place in St. Louis, with NSSGA’s Annual Convention being held March 23-26 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand and AGG1 being held March 25-27 at the America’s Center Convention Complex. “This event provides a forum… Read More
A Pennsylvania-based concrete masonry company with a spotty environmental track record in Maryland’s Cecil County is facing fierce community resistance over its latest expansion plans there. York Building Products is seeking to mine sand and gravel on a wooded 342-acre parcel perched on a peninsula between the mouths of the Susquehanna and North East rivers…. 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
PALATKA, Fla. — St. Johns Ship Building, owned by Americraft Marine, proudly announces a landmark agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to construct two (2) 140′ x 32′ x 7′ Stop Log Barges. This pivotal contract represents St. Johns Ship Building’s first new construction project for the U.S. Government, marking an exciting new… Read More
Download this Press ReleasePDF Format (opens in new window) HOUSTON — McDermott’s heavy-lift and rigid pipelay vessel, the Derrick Lay Vessel 2000 (DLV2000), has been awarded the SUSTAIN-1 classification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). This marks the first time a marine construction vessel in its class has achieved this sustainability certification. The SUSTAIN-1 classification… Read More
HOUSTON, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott’s heavy-lift and rigid pipelay vessel, the Derrick Lay Vessel 2000 (DLV2000), has been awarded the SUSTAIN-1 classification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). This marks the first time a marine construction vessel in its class has achieved this sustainability certification. The SUSTAIN-1 classification recognizes the DLV2000 for its environmental performance,… Read More
Shipbroker Clarksons reports 1,733 ships were ordered between January and September 2024, totalling 126M dwt A Clarksons Research report shows shipowner appetite for newbuilds remains healthy against the backdrop of strong shipping markets, competition for yard slots amid increasing lead times, and a focus on fleet renewal among some owners. However, analysis of the data… Read More
In a significant leap forward for the St. Paul District’s maintenance and repair mission, the new Manitowoc 165, also known as Crane Barge 3129, is set to enhance operational efficiency and safety in the field. “This is the first time we have a barge custom tailored exactly for the maintenance and repair mission for today… Read More
Maintenance dredging at the Honolulu Harbor is now complete. It took two months and a total of 10,533 Cubic Yards of material was removed. The dredge material was taken to a dewatering site at Kalaeloa to dry out before it will be hauled to a landfill. Honolulu Harbor is the principal seaport of the State… Read More
HSG Park JV 2 LLC,* Harvey, North Dakota, was awarded a $22,019,171 firm-fixed-price contract for spillway dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Riverdale, North Dakota, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 27, 2027. Fiscal 2024 civil construction funds in the amount of $22,019,171 were obligated… Read More
DETROIT — A $3 million construction project to improve the lakeshore near the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, Minnesota is set to begin in late fall 2024. The project will construct a shoreline protection system comprised of a concrete tee-wall armored by a stone revetment to decrease the adverse… Read More
In a significant leap forward for the St. Paul District’s maintenance and repair mission, the new Manitowoc 165, also known as Crane Barge 3129, is set to enhance operational efficiency and safety in the field. “This is the first time we have a barge custom tailored exactly for the maintenance and repair mission for today… Read More
Maintenance dredging at the Honolulu Harbor is now complete. It took two months and a total of 10,533 Cubic Yards of material was removed. The dredge material was taken to a dewatering site at Kalaeloa to dry out before it will be hauled to a landfill. Honolulu Harbor is the principal seaport of the State… Read More
HSG Park JV 2 LLC,* Harvey, North Dakota, was awarded a $22,019,171 firm-fixed-price contract for spillway dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Riverdale, North Dakota, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 27, 2027. Fiscal 2024 civil construction funds in the amount of $22,019,171 were obligated… Read More
DETROIT — A $3 million construction project to improve the lakeshore near the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, Minnesota is set to begin in late fall 2024. The project will construct a shoreline protection system comprised of a concrete tee-wall armored by a stone revetment to decrease the adverse… 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