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Portolan Capital Management, LLC has acquired a significant equity interest, 5.5%, in Orion Group Holdings by buying over 1.8 million shares according to a SEC filing. According to its web site, “Portolan Capital Management, LLC is a Boston-based SEC registered investment adviser focused on small- and mid-cap equity investing. Founded in 2004 by George McCabe,… Read More
The US Virgin Islands Port Authority received approval from the US Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Charlotte Amalie Harbor to handle larger cruise ships. Without the dredging, St. Thomas had risked falling behind as a premiere Caribbean cruise destination. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., who has championed the project, called it ‘another big win for the… Read More
Nantucket has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Inland Dredging Pilot Round, part of the Massachusetts Dredging Program managed by the Massachusetts State Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED). This funding will support the dredging of Miacomet Pond to enhance water quality and recreational opportunities. The total project cost is estimated to exceed $4 million to remove as much… Read More
As the U.S. economy has wrestled with the impacts of inflation over the last few years, construction has been one of the industries most impacted by rising costs. Construction materials were strongly impacted by supply chain breakdowns during the pandemic, which created shortages for key goods during a period of high demand. Hopes that price… Read More
Weeks Marine Superintendent Kenneth Machacek was selected as a recipient of the 2024 Western Dredging Association’s (WEDA) Dredger on Deck Award! Each year, the Dredger on Deck Award is awarded to on-site operating and/or supervisory personnel overseeing dredging operations. The award recognizes the recipient’s contributions and value to the dredging community over the years. Kenneth… Read More
Weeks Marine Superintendent Kenneth Machacek was selected as a recipient of the 2024 Western Dredging Association’s (WEDA) Dredger on Deck Award! Each year, the Dredger on Deck Award is awarded to on-site operating and/or supervisory personnel overseeing dredging operations. The award recognizes the recipient’s contributions and value to the dredging community over the years. Kenneth… Read More
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – Port of Corpus Christi customers moved 50.1 million tons through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the second quarter of 2024, a 1.7 percent increase over the same period in 2023. In Q2 2024, the Port of Corpus Christi saw increases in crude oil, break bulk and agricultural commodity shipments through… Read More
HOUSTON, July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2024: Contract revenues of $192.2 million GAAP net loss of $6.6 million or $0.20 per diluted share Adjusted net loss of $5.2 million or $0.16 per diluted share Adjusted EBITDA… Read More
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CRH today announced the acquisition of Ary Corporation, a leading provider of building materials solutions headquartered in Canon City, Colorado. This acquisition expands CRH’s Americas Materials Solutions business in the state of Colorado, enhancing its ability to provide integrated solutions to customers in Colorado and surrounding states. Ary Corporation complements CRH’s Americas Materials Solutions… Read More
The Detroit District invites the public to enter its 9th annual photo contest highlighting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites across the Great Lakes. The top 12 photographs highlighting Detroit District projects on the Great Lakes such as the Soo Locks, Duluth Ship Canal, piers, breakwaters or federal harbors and channels will earn a spot in the 2025 downloadable calendar. The entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. July 31,… Read More
Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority Board Meeting Wednesday, July 17, 2024 9:30 AM Louisiana State Capitol, House Committee Room 1 900 N. Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 View Livestream Here AGENDA I. Call to Order- Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of Minutes V. Old Business/Announcements VI. CPRA… Read More
We are truly excited to announce that our George T. Strawn, known to everyone as Bubba, was awarded the Dredger on Deck Award at the recent 2024 Weda Dredging Summit & Expo. Congratulations Bubba on receiving this well-deserved and prestigious award! We are all very proud of you and appreciate all you have done for… Read More
Eastern Chapter The Eastern Chapter of WEDA represents Bermuda, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida (East Coast) Georgia (Eastern), Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Virgin Islands and Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Canada. 2024 WEDA Eastern Chapter Annual Meeting … Read More
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Lt. Col. Robert Burnham, a Beaufort, South Carolina native and a veteran of the Afghanistan war, assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District on July 18. Burnham will lead the district’s more than 300 team members, responsible for projects in 16 commercial and 19 recreational Great Lakes harbors,… Read More
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Lt. Col. Matthew T. Miller assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District from Lt. Col. Jerre V. Hansbrough during a formal change of command ceremony today at the Balloon Fiesta Park Golf & Event Center. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the district serves more than 200,000 square miles of the… Read More
We are proud to welcome our new Vice President of Regulations and Standards, Maritime Operations, Capt. Giorgio De Sciora to the team! With over 30 years of industry experience and expertise, Giorgio will be instrumental in leading the expansion of Liberia’s Passenger Ship program, by strengthening the relations with our clients, navigating the Registry through… Read More
Crowley has named Walter Tague as vice president of sales and supply for its Crowley Fuels businesses unit, which services energy logistics needs throughout Alaska. With more than 30 years of maritime industry experience specializing in supply chain management and support in the oil and gas sectors, Tague will oversee Crowley’s marketing, sales, customer relations… Read More
Governor Hochul recently announced the start of construction on New York’s largest offshore wind project, Sunrise Wind, a 924-megawatt project developed by Ørsted. Once completed, the project will provide enough clean energy to power approximately 600,000 New York homes, according to the press release. “We’re growing New York’s green economy, building clean energy, and expanding… Read More
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Friday ramped up its support for offshore wind, with a proposal to fund the procurement of up to 7.6 gigawatts. The proposal recommended launching three solicitation rounds for offshore wind projects beginning in 2027, with expected electricity deliveries rolling out in 2035, 2036 and 2037. In addition to pledging financial… Read More
General Vernova (GE) has engaged the design and engineering firm Arcadis to conduct an environmental assessment of the blade failure at the Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm. The assessment, currently under internal review by GE, is expected to be available for external review shortly and to be presented at the Select Board meeting this Wednesday, 24 July…. Read More
(HOUSTON) ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to CLS Wind for its innovative wind turbine assembly system. The patented elevator style assembly system promises easier, safer and faster wind turbine and nacelle installation and maintenance, without the use of large cranes and heavy-lift barges or vessels. ABS completed design reviews based on class and statutory requirements…. Read More
Darren Fisher’s giving a kind of crash course on dredging. In the Port of Baltimore, it means lifting sediment from the bottom of the Patapsco River and putting it on a barge. “Then they bring the barge over to us, and they pump that material in,” said Fisher. “It’s kind of like the consistency of a… Read More
On Friday, a small towboat capsized and sank in the Houston Ship Channel, killing one crewmember. At about 1400 hours on Friday afternoon, the 55-foot towboat Miss Peggy capsized at a position near the Lynchburg Ferry crossing on the Houston Ship Channel, prompting a large multi-agency response. Several Good Samaritan boats were near the scene and quickly… Read More
Imagine a major highway with poorly timed traffic lights. Everything slows down, causing delays and frustration. Ports in the United States are like those highways, and excellent container cargo operations are like well-timed traffic lights. They keep everything moving smoothly and efficiently. This is important beyond port terminals because they are major economic hubs, handling a… Read More
BALTIMORE — On Monday night, the Baltimore City Council put forth a bill to prime Baltimore for potential economic recompense following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March. “[The bill] provides the city the opportunity to pursue actions moving forward, for the best interests of Baltimore,” Nick Mosby, president of the Baltimore City Council, told WMAR…. Read More
A project to add more sand to North Beach in San Clemente is set to get underway July 31, after a permitting delay pushed the start back a few weeks. The replenishment effort will involve hauling truckloads of sand to the eroded stretch of beach, with a goal of bringing about 30,000 cubic yards that was dredged… Read More
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has signed off on a four-year, $1.14 million partnership with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to examine sediment levels in Lake Accotink and Accotink Creek and identify the best strategies for preserving the lake. The partnership follows a December 2023 recommendation by a task force of community members, environmental groups, nonprofits, and… Read More
Erosion along Lake Michigan’s shoreline has escalated, prompting action from state representatives. In Stevensville, Michigan, erosion led to parts of a house collapsing into the lake. Representative Joey Andrews is collaborating with the Great Lakes Coalition to devise a preservation plan focusing on beach nourishment and coastal resiliency. Source
NEW ORLEANS — Proponents of a nearly $3 billion project to restore part of southeast Louisiana’s rapidly vanishing coastline released a study Tuesday touting the expected economic benefits of its construction, even as the project faces pushback and litigation from communities who fear the environment and their livelihoods will be severely affected. The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project broke… Read More
As the U.S. economy has wrestled with the impacts of inflation over the last few years, construction has been one of the industries most impacted by rising costs. Construction materials were strongly impacted by supply chain breakdowns during the pandemic, which created shortages for key goods during a period of high demand. Hopes that price… Read More
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CRH today announced the acquisition of Ary Corporation, a leading provider of building materials solutions headquartered in Canon City, Colorado. This acquisition expands CRH’s Americas Materials Solutions business in the state of Colorado, enhancing its ability to provide integrated solutions to customers in Colorado and surrounding states. Ary Corporation complements CRH’s Americas Materials Solutions… Read More
The latest study released on the Global Frac Sand Market by HTF MI Research evaluates market size, trend, and forecast to 2030. The Frac Sand market study covers significant research data and proofs to be a handy resource document for managers, analysts, industry experts and other key people to have ready-to-access and self-analysed study to… Read More
Increasing demand for this seemingly abundant and common material harms human and natural communities — and fuels a lucrative and dangerous illegal industry. Coastal ecosystems — including oyster reefs, sandy beaches, mangrove forests and seagrass beds — provide important habitat for marine life and food and recreation for people. They also protect shorelines from waves and storms…. Read More
MOBILE, ALABAMA — Cooper Marine is pleased to announce the addition of the 4,200 HP towing vessel M/V David J. Cooper Jr. to its fleet. The acquisition of this towboat will expand Cooper Marine’s fleet to 42 towing vessels across America’s inland waterway system. The M/V David J. Cooper Jr. will operate as one of… Read More
KRISO will also design a floating SMR power generation platform, a nuclear power plant on the sea, along with a commercialisation model that can supply stable power to island areas in the future. Classification society ABS on Friday (19 July) said it has teamed up with the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering… Read More
Conrad Shipyard is proud of the steadfast dedication to a goal of zero incidents that cause harm to our people or the environment. Our team of shipbuilders truly believe that we can achieve an environment free of incidents that injure people or harm the environment and our actions are in relentless pursuit of this goal everyday. We… Read More
Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract to construct four new escort tugs for Saltchuk Marine. The vessels will be built at ESG’s Allanton and Port St. Joe facilities, with delivery expected in 2026. “We are pleased to partner with Saltchuk Marine on this significant fleet renewal… Read More
South Louisiana U.S. Rep. Garret Graves announced several projects that received funding to address dredging, levee, flood protection and infrastructure. According to a news release, the list includes nearly $600 million in investment in Louisiana water resources. Per the announcement, the work plan is the regular release of how the Army Corps will be funding… Read More
The US Virgin Islands Port Authority received approval from the US Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Charlotte Amalie Harbor to handle larger cruise ships. Without the dredging, St. Thomas had risked falling behind as a premiere Caribbean cruise destination. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., who has championed the project, called it ‘another big win for the… Read More
Nantucket has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Inland Dredging Pilot Round, part of the Massachusetts Dredging Program managed by the Massachusetts State Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED). This funding will support the dredging of Miacomet Pond to enhance water quality and recreational opportunities. The total project cost is estimated to exceed $4 million to remove as much… Read More
OCEAN CITY, MD- Dredging near Ocean City is scheduled to start on July 24th. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries says the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be focusing on two priority areas from the last round of Inlet work. They also plan to work on the junction between the Isle of Wight… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico (TF VIPR) and the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP) invite residents of the municipalities of Aguada and Aguadilla to participate in a community meeting this coming Thursday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m. in Aguada at the basketball court across from… Read More
The US Virgin Islands Port Authority received approval from the US Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Charlotte Amalie Harbor to handle larger cruise ships. Without the dredging, St. Thomas had risked falling behind as a premiere Caribbean cruise destination. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., who has championed the project, called it ‘another big win for the… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico (TF VIPR) and the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP) invite residents of the municipalities of Aguada and Aguadilla to participate in a community meeting this coming Thursday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m. in Aguada at the basketball court across from… Read More
Maintenance dredging is currently underway at the Honolulu Harbor, located on the southern coast of the island of O‘ahu, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District. This is the third maintenance dredging project that the Corps has undertaken this year in Hawai‘i. Honolulu Harbor is the principal seaport of the State of Hawai‘i…. Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Florida — The project was awarded March 15 in the amount of $9,295,100 to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, LLC. It8 calls for the dredging the St. Lucie Inlet entrance channel and impoundment basin to required depths of 10 to16 feet with an allowable over depth of 2 feet. The dredging was set… 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:
South Louisiana U.S. Rep. Garret Graves announced several projects that received funding to address dredging, levee, flood protection and infrastructure. According to a news release, the list includes nearly $600 million in investment in Louisiana water resources. Per the announcement, the work plan is the regular release of how the Army Corps will be funding… Read More
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