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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
Dockworkers across the East Coast and Gulf ports went on strike this week, picketing against the threat that automated technologies such as driverless trucks pose to their livelihood. After a three-day walkout, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative agreement on wages Thursday and extended their existing labor contract until… Read More
WorkBoat spoke with Bill Doyle, president of Dredging Contractors of America, about various projects across the United States where repurposed dredged material is supporting environmental restoration. By utilizing sediment that would otherwise be discarded, these initiatives are intended to enhance habitats and promote biodiversity. Historically, dredged material was often deemed contaminated, however recent initiatives have found that… Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, awarded a $40.6 million contract Sept. 20, 2024, to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, LLC., of Houston, Texas, for the sixth iteration of the Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass project. USACE will provide 100% of the total funding to dredge and bypass approximately 1.5 million… Read More
The Port of Brownsville’s Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement (“BIH”) project made progress in September, securing a low interest $43 million loan from the Texas Department of Transportation — a critical funding boost that brings the historic channel-deepening project closer to reality. At the Texas Transportation Commission’s regular meeting, held Thursday, Sept. 26, the commission approved a… Read More
The simplest way to invest in stocks is to buy exchange traded funds. But you can significantly boost your returns by picking above-average stocks. For example, the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) share price is up 47% in the last 1 year, clearly besting the market return of around 30% (not including dividends). So that… 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
Download this Press ReleasePDF Format (opens in new window) Transaction Follows Comprehensive Marketing Process, Culminating in Winning Offer From a Consortium Led by Mason Capital Management HOUSTON — McDermott International, Ltd (McDermott) today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its CB&I storage business (CB&I) to a consortium of financial investors led by Mason Capital… Read More
The Port of Brownsville’s Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement (“BIH”) project made progress in September, securing a low interest $43 million loan from the Texas Department of Transportation — a critical funding boost that brings the historic channel-deepening project closer to reality. At the Texas Transportation Commission’s regular meeting, held Thursday, Sept. 26, the commission approved a… 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
About the Conference The 24th World Dredging Congress & Exposition is a technical conference organized by the World Organization of Dredging Associations (WODA) to promote the exchange of knowledge in fields related to dredging, navigation, marine engineering, and construction. It will provide a forum for improving communications, technology transfer, and cooperation among associations & societies… Read More
The need for urgent solutions to address global warming and climate change has turned the focus toward renewable energy sources such as offshore wind farms. Offshore wind energy has proven to be a divisive issue in coastal communities. In this year’s presidential election, it is on the ballot. Republican candidate Donald Trump has pledged to shut down… 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
With more than 20 years of experience in the painting and coatings industry, Walker brings knowledge and expertise to Tnemec. Tnemec Company, an industrial coatings manufacturer, announced the addition of Jack Walker to its team. With more than 20 years of experience in the painting and coatings industry, Walker brings knowledge and expertise to Tnemec. Walker began… Read More
NEW ORLEANS – Gov. Jeff Landry recently appointed Michael A. Thomas as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) for a five-year term. With the alignment of Port NOLA and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), Thomas will also serve as Chairman of the New Orleans Public Belt… Read More
Louisiana’s push to capitalize on wind energy has not yet completely caught sail, but officials hope a recent trip to Germany and renewed efforts with industry and education could help chart the course ahead. A group of Louisiana politicians and business leaders toured Germany in September to study the European nation’s pioneering success in offshore wind. During… Read More
Portugal’s WindFloat Atlantic – the world’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm – is now four years old and still breaking its own power output records. The 25 megawatt (MW) WindFloat Atlantic, which came online in July 2020, was also continental Europe’s first floating offshore wind farm. Its majority shareholder is Ocean Winds, a 50-50 joint venture… Read More
Gov. Janet Mills’ plan to make Maine an international leader in ocean wind power is reaching a critical juncture. State officials argue that harnessing wind power can deliver a tremendous amount of clean energy, and that Maine is specially positioned to capitalize on the potential industrial boom. The governor is leading a state delegation to Norway… Read More
Offshore wind turbines could provide a huge amount of the clean, renewable energy that we need to be able to leave behind dirty, polluting energy sources like gas and oil. Unfortunately, for obvious reasons, wind turbines installed in the open ocean are pretty difficult to maintain. Now, a new innovation could make that maintenance a… Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Coast Guard captains of the ports (COTP) set port conditions, Tuesday, for the Ports of Brunswick, Savannah, coastal South Carolina and all other terminals and facilities due to forecasted sustained tropical storm force winds generated by Hurricane Milton that may arrive within 72 hours. Updated port condition changes by the captains of the ports… Read More
When is 2024 Atlantic hurricane season? June 1 to Nov. 30, with the busiest months between August and October. Ahead of a Hurricane Milton landfall in Florida, what’s going on at the cruise ship ports and cargo ports here? As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, Hurricane Milton was forecast to retain major hurricane status and expand… Read More
Dockworkers across the East Coast and Gulf ports went on strike this week, picketing against the threat that automated technologies such as driverless trucks pose to their livelihood. After a three-day walkout, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative agreement on wages Thursday and extended their existing labor contract until… Read More
PROJECT: Port of San Francisco Maintenance Dredging Project PUBLIC NOTICE NUMBER: SPN-2013-00333 PUBLIC NOTICE DATE: October 7, 2024 COMMENTS DUE DATE: November 6, 2024 PERMIT MANAGER: Melissa France TELEPHONE: 415-503-6768 E-MAIL: Melissa.M.France@usace.army.mil INTRODUCTION: The Port of San Francisco, (Contact: Elaine Forbes) has applied for a ten-year Department of the Army permit to conduct maintenance dredging within the Port of San Francisco’s (Port)… Read More
You may have noticed some activities as you drove across the Bonnet Carre Spillway. It’s home to the LaBranche Marsh, which in recent years has deteriorated into open water. CPRA and NRCS have partnered together to restore almost 1,500 acres of marsh, over 3 work cells. A job that big requires big equipment. The Robert… Read More
“The project, led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will ensure the beach is preserved for future enjoyment.”-Town of Babylon officials. BABYLON, NY —After a decade of battling erosion, the Town of Babylon’s Overlook Beach is getting help during a closure slated to run through spring 2025. The restoration efforts follow prior “Red Alerts” where… Read More
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. – Miles of the Folly Beach shoreline have been restored months after strong storms peeled back portions of the beachfront. “If you were here in May, and you’re here today, you probably notice a big difference. If it’s your first time, you probably walk out and say, ‘Wow, that is a beautiful… Read More
Turbulent waves fueled by Hurricane Milton may cause some erosion to Palm Beach’s shoreline, but Public Works Director Paul Brazil says the island’s beloved beaches should recover in a few weeks time. The town will be monitoring shorelines through the end of week, utilizing pre-storm season survey as means to measure the storm’s potential impact, Brazil said… 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
Mexico finalized plans to take control of a port and quarry owned by Vulcan Materials Co. on its Caribbean coast, deepening tensions days before the nation’s president leaves office. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s administration declared the land south of the resort cities of Cancun and Playa del Carmen a natural protected area, according to… Read More
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Executive Vice President Michele Stanley will be interim chief executive officer upon the mid-October departure of Michael Johnson, who has served as president and CEO for 11 years and will maintain those titles in a November 1 transition to the American Coatings Association, Washington, D.C. “Under Mike’s leadership, NSSGA… Read More
CAPT. TROY J HOTARD was delivered to Florida Marine Transporters, LLC. in 2017. CAPT. TROY J HOTARD is the 66th vessel of a series of 70 vessels being built over a 12 year relationship between FMT & ESG. It has become the largest post WWII, single Owner, single Shipbuilder new construction program with the same class towboat design… Read More
Jones Act shipbuilder Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI) has commenced construction on the first of three Aloha Class LNG-fueled containerships for Matson Navigation Company, Inc. The project, valued at approximately US $1 billion, will see the delivery of these state-of-the-art vessels in 2026 and 2027. The new ships, measuring 854 feet (260 meters) long, will be… Read More
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group (ARC) is pleased to announce the addition of M/V ARC Endeavor to its U.S.-flag fleet. M/V ARC Endeavor was reflagged to American registry on September 27th as the tenth U.S.-flag roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel in ARC’s fleet. The reflag was conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Port of Baltimore, Maryland. “ARC… Read More
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) recently announced that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division was awarded a $9.6 billion multi-ship procurement contract for the construction of three San Antonio-class (LPD 17) amphibious ships and a contract modification for the next America-class (LHA 6) large-deck amphibious ship. This combined contract procurement begins the construction of LPDs 33, 34, 35 and LHA 10… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has awarded a $2.1 million contract to Lucianos Excavation Inc. to stabilize, naturalize, and improve ecosystem function along Sandy Run Creek at Roychester Park and Grove Park in Abington Township, Pennsylvania. The project is designed to enhance and restore aquatic, wetland, and riparian habitat; improve infiltration of… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. – In 1985, many significant events happened around the world. The first WrestleMania was held at Madison Square Garden, and the Main Event was Hulk Hogan and Mr. T vs. Rowdy Roddy Piper and Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff. Coca-Cola changed its formula and released New Coke. The response was so overwhelmingly negative that the… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $10 million contract to Three Oaks Construction Inc., from North Sioux City, South Dakota, to construct a protective island upstream from the embankment at Lock and Dam 2, near Hastings, Minnesota, Sept. 24. The goal of the Lock and Dam… Read More
Jacksonville, Fla. — Due to Hurricane Milton, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will reschedule the job fair in Clewiston, Fla. to January 2025. For the latest information on Hurricane Milton, please see our webpage at: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Emergency-Operations/Hurricane-Milton/ If you are interested in a career with the Jacksonville District , we offer challenging work assignments throughout Florida… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has awarded a $2.1 million contract to Lucianos Excavation Inc. to stabilize, naturalize, and improve ecosystem function along Sandy Run Creek at Roychester Park and Grove Park in Abington Township, Pennsylvania. The project is designed to enhance and restore aquatic, wetland, and riparian habitat; improve infiltration of… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. – In 1985, many significant events happened around the world. The first WrestleMania was held at Madison Square Garden, and the Main Event was Hulk Hogan and Mr. T vs. Rowdy Roddy Piper and Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff. Coca-Cola changed its formula and released New Coke. The response was so overwhelmingly negative that the… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $10 million contract to Three Oaks Construction Inc., from North Sioux City, South Dakota, to construct a protective island upstream from the embankment at Lock and Dam 2, near Hastings, Minnesota, Sept. 24. The goal of the Lock and Dam… Read More
Jacksonville, Fla. — Due to Hurricane Milton, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will reschedule the job fair in Clewiston, Fla. to January 2025. For the latest information on Hurricane Milton, please see our webpage at: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Emergency-Operations/Hurricane-Milton/ If you are interested in a career with the Jacksonville District , we offer challenging work assignments throughout Florida… 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