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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
Great Lakes Dock and Dredge Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded a $114,979,976 firm-fixed-price contract for beach nourishment. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Manasquan, New Jersey, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 17, 2025. Fiscal 2025 civil construction funds in the amount of $114,979,976 were… Read More
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina Ports Authority faced several challenges throughout the year including a technology failure and an ILA strike. However,officials say the only way through it was teamwork from their partners. “When this board is put to the test, we get creative, we get resilient,” said Barbara Melvin, the CEO of the… Read More
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) – For the third year in a row, the Mississippi River levels are low. That means the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will need to continue dredging the river to keep traffic moving. A spokesman for the U-S Army Corps of Engineers said dredging along the Mississippi began last summer, with… Read More
LAKE CHARLES, La. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority held a Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate the start of the Southwest Coastal Louisiana Project. This project will deliver a non-structural approach to providing a 1-percent level of hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, primarily through a combination of… Read More
Dominion Energy Virginia has released its 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), outlining a strategy to meet growing power demand with reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy. Nearly 80% of the new power generation in the plan will be carbon-free, including offshore wind, solar, battery storage, and small modular nuclear reactors. The IRP highlights Dominion’s focus on… Read More
For the sixth consecutive year, Crowley will support Wreaths Across America to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of thousands of past and present U.S. military service members during wreath-laying ceremonies this holiday season. Crowley has increased its in-kind and financial support to place wreaths on veterans’ gravesites at cemeteries in Washington, D.C., Massachusetts… 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
CurbIQ maintains momentum in the North American market enhancing curbside management in urban communities Implementation in the Seattle market aims to improve curbside delivery efficiencies SEATTLE, WA – Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, today announced a groundbreaking project aimed at digitizing last-mile freight curb access in Seattle… 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
By Heiko Osterchrist CDMCS had their annual meeting in Washington DC October 3, 2024. Devon Carlock, President of CDMCS and VP of Cottrell Contracting Corp kicked off the meeting. There were multiple discussions on cross talk partnership, pipeline prevention new technology, emergency patient transport and alert systems for dredging equipment. In addition, there was good… Read More
Still Time to Register and Available rooms at the Maritime Conference Center Hotel. Registered Guest will be treated to MITAGS Full Mission Ship Simulator Demonstrations , great food and beverages. Our social event will be fully catered at the Guiness Open Gate Brewery only minutes away from MITAGS campus. Don’t want to miss this year’s… 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
The UK P&I Club, a provider of protection and indemnity (P&I) insurance and other services for the international shipping community, has announced the appointment of Kyle Lochridge as Senior Vice President (SVP) for the Americas. Lochridge will report to Leanne O’Loughlin, Regional Director, Americas, and William Beveridge, Chief Underwriting Officer. In his new role, Lochridge… Read More
Dominion Energy Virginia has released its 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), outlining a strategy to meet growing power demand with reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy. Nearly 80% of the new power generation in the plan will be carbon-free, including offshore wind, solar, battery storage, and small modular nuclear reactors. The IRP highlights Dominion’s focus on… Read More
Crews started this week to retrieve and remove pieces of the shattered Vineyard Wind turbine blade that sunk to the ocean floor three months ago, a project that the company said could take as long as two weeks. Vineyard Wind sent a “mariner update” Wednesday to caution boaters, fishing outfits and anyone else on the… Read More
Besides the climate law, Biden-Harris are seeking to spend billions in projects approved under the infrastructure law and the CHIPS Act. WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is shelling out billions of dollars for clean energy and approving major offshore wind projects as officials race to secure major climate initiatives before President Joe Biden’s term comes to an end. Biden… Read More
Moves by Origin Energy and Norway’s Equinor have exposed big doubts about offshore wind developing anywhere in NSW, given high costs that are only modestly lower than for large nuclear plants. The prospects for a multi-billion dollar offshore wind industry emerging anywhere in NSW are crumbling with leading players walking away from coastal projects, exposing… Read More
Gov. Tina Kotek has officially broadcasted the infusion of $25 million into the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, energized by a grant from the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects program, known as INFRA, administered through the U.S. Department of Transportation. This vital cash flow is pinpointed to breathe life into the Pacific… Read More
Fitch Ratings-New York-Ratings and medians for U.S. & Canadian ports remain steady heading into next year despite sector disruptions, according to Fitch Ratings in its latest sector peer review. As cargo volumes began to revert to more normalized levels relative to pandemic highs, East Coast ports were hit by the March 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s… Read More
While Gulf Coast ports have reopened following Hurricane Milton, issues regarding the impact of weather and its disruptive potential on port operations remain a key concern for multiple industries and logistics in particular. Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane on the Gulf Coast of Florida and maritime operations were shut down last Wednesday morning… Read More
Just weeks after reopening the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal at the Port of Charleston, the South Carolina Ports Authority laid out its long-term plans to expand its container capacity to 10 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs). The authority, which oversees the Port of Charleston and two inland hubs, Port Greer and Port Dillon, expects to reach that goal by… Read More
Submitted by the Niagara County Public Information Office Orleans County Legislature Chairman Lynne Johnson and Niagara County Legislator David Godfrey presented to the Great Lakes Commission at the group’s annual conference last week at the Strathallan Hotel in Rochester. The legislators were invited to present on the innovative regional dredging management plan, an initiative began… Read More
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority met on Wednesday to discuss the status of various ongoing projects, one of which is elevating homes in flood-prone areas. The US Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans district revealed a flood protection project which will elevate nearly 3,500 residential properties, 342 non-residential properties and 157 warehouses. The project… Read More
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – For the third year in a row, the Mississippi River levels are low. That means the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will need to continue dredging the river to keep traffic moving. A spokesman for the U-S Army Corps of Engineers said dredging along the Mississippi began last summer, with the… Read More
The Village of Lindenhurst was awarded over $2 million from New York State to repair a bulkhead damaged by Superstorm Sandy. LINDENHURST, NY — The Village of Lindenhurst was awarded over $2 million on Wednesday to repair a bulkhead damaged by Superstorm Sandy. New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Lindenhurst on Wednesday to award… 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
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, and the city of Wabasha, Minnesota, are again working together to manage river sand dredged from the Mississippi River. The trucking operations began this week and should be complete in December. The city anticipates moving around 2,000 cubic yards of sand a day,… Read More
At the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) annual Legislative & Policy Forum, the association named the winners of its Safety Excellence Awards, the Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety Awards and the James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year Award. “Safety is a cornerstone of our industry,” says Michael Johnson, NSSGA president and CEO…. Read More
St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fla., owned by Americraft Marine, wasrecently 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 to support… 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
Liebherr Container Cranes (Liebherr) has announced the handover of a third STS crane to PSA Penn Terminals in the Port of Philadelphia. The latest crane complements the two commissioned in 2018. The new STS crane features a 157-foot (48 metres) outreach, a 60-foot (18.3 metres) span, and a 50-foot (15 metres) back reach, with a… Read More
This past summer, Manson Construction Co. undertook a substantial retrofit of the cutter suction dredge H.R. MORRIS. The dredge was towed to our Seattle yard, where Manson’s highly skilled yard crew and marine equipment experts removed the main pump, A.C. wound rotor motor, and liquid rheostat and installed the latest dredge pump and dredge pump… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $18.6 million contract to Abhe & Svoboda, Inc., of Jordan, Minnesota, Sept. 24, for dam maintenance on Lock and Dam 5A located near Fountain City, Wisconsin, on the Mississippi River. The project focuses primarily on sandblasting, painting, rehabilitation and other… Read More
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our retirees about their favorite parts of working at USACE. In this feature, we talk to Linda Finley, who started working at… Read More
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our retirees about their favorite parts of working at USACE. In this feature, we talked to Steven Freitas, who began working at… Read More
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our retirees about their favorite parts of working at USACE. In this feature, we talk to Larry Smith, who began working at… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $18.6 million contract to Abhe & Svoboda, Inc., of Jordan, Minnesota, Sept. 24, for dam maintenance on Lock and Dam 5A located near Fountain City, Wisconsin, on the Mississippi River. The project focuses primarily on sandblasting, painting, rehabilitation and other… Read More
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our retirees about their favorite parts of working at USACE. In this feature, we talk to Linda Finley, who started working at… Read More
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our retirees about their favorite parts of working at USACE. In this feature, we talked to Steven Freitas, who began working at… Read More
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our retirees about their favorite parts of working at USACE. In this feature, we talk to Larry Smith, who began working at… 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