The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is pleased to announce the recipient of its first-ever fellowship to Kendall Brome. Ms. Brome is a graduate student completing a master’s degree in coastal geography with a minor in geology at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ms. Brome’s research uses geochemistry to investigate past ecological and geomorphological… Read More
Following a fleet renewal program that has increased the size of its fleet, the Great Lakes Towing Company is expanding its harbor towing and ice breaking services to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The fleet renewal program began with the laying of ten keels in August 2016. Since then, the company has added five new Damen Stan… Read More
Champion of ocean exploration, scientific integrity, ocean diplomacy Craig N. McLean, assistant administrator of NOAA Research, who began his NOAA career as a uniformed officer in the NOAA Corps four decades ago and rose to lead the agency’s research division and become a champion of ocean exploration, scientific integrity and science diplomacy, has announced his… Read More
Company plans to invest $5.8 million in system improvements MECHANICSBURG, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the water and wastewater system assets of Valley Township, Chester County. The newly acquired water system provides service to nearly 1,700 customers and the wastewater… Read More
EMERALD ISLE — Carteret County Beach Commission Chairperson Jim Normile said Tuesday the county and panel are making progress in finding a replacement for County Shore Protection Office manager Greg Rudolph, whose last day on the job was Friday. Speaking during a brief beach commission meeting in the Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners’ meeting room… Read More
With the acquisition of the 302 MW operational wind farm, Ørsted enters the US MISO market, which covers 15 states in the Midwest and the South. Lincoln Land Wind is fully contracted via power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Meta, formerly the Facebook company, and McDonald’s Corporation (‘McDonald’s’). Lincoln Land Wind reached commercial operation on November… Read More
Financial, in-kind contributions equate to more than $40,000 to honor veterans. Crowley will continue to honor U.S. military members and veterans during this holiday season by donating transportation and logistics services to Wreaths Across America (WAA). For its third consecutive year supporting the organization, Crowley will serve as the primary sponsor for Wreath Across America’s… Read More
Stamford, Conn.-headquartered Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (ESG) has named Costa Tsoutsoplides as chief strategy officer. In this newly created role, he will have broad responsibilities in developing Eagle’s corporate strategy as well as leading capital markets initiatives and overseeing ESG and investor relations. He will also retain his existing responsibilities, including mergers & acquisitions and… Read More
Bill Doyle, executive director of the Maryland Port Administration, talks about President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill.
Eastern Shipbuilding Group is poised to overtake Ascension Sacred Heart as the county’s largest private employer in the next few weeks, according to Gulf County Economic Development Coalition Director Jim McKnight. And McKnight wasn’t sure the shipbuilding company wasn’t already the largest. “They may be,” he said. “I actually did a review of it the other day, and they’re not the largest… Read More
Operators of a foreign-flag geotechnical survey vessel have been in violation of the Jones Act while working on a Virginia offshore wind energy project, a U.S. offshore industry group alleges in a new report. The 264-foot vessel Geoquip Saentis, “a Chinese-built, Bahamian-flagged, Swiss-owned offshore supply vessel…operated for most of 2020 and 2021 in U.S. offshore… Read More
Constructability reviews are imperative to project success. They can save you money, reduce the risk of cost escalation, and are often provided pro-bono by a good contractor. When it comes to requesting a contractor’s constructability review, timing is important. If the review is performed too late, problems could result, including confusion surrounding the project, loss… Read More
OPT Expands Offshore Intelligence Capabilities Through Addition of Autonomous USV Services MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: OPTT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, today announced the Company closed on an acquisition of Marine Advanced Robotics,… Read More
Acquisition will further expand presence in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. BUFORD, Ga., Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) (“OneWater” or “the Company”) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Norfolk Marine Inc., which will expand the Company’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. and enhance new and pre-owned boat… Read More
Crowley has appointed Megan Davidson as Chief People Officer to lead the people, labor and culture strategy across its enterprise. In this role as part of the company’s senior leadership team, Davidson is responsible for Crowley’s leadership as an employer of choice among its various industries and geographies, as well as furthering the company’s commitment… Read More