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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
General information BlueTechMaryland is holding its inaugural event on Tuesday, November 16 10a-3p at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (SMC Campus Center, 621 W. Lombard Street.) The goal of the event is to discuss our cohesive narrative of what blue tech is, explain why Maryland can be one of the top three regional blue tech… Read More
RESERVE, LOUISIANA – Dredging…what is it? Dredging, by definition, is the process of removing the sediment from a water body (reservoir or channel), transporting, and depositing it at another location far away. For some, dredging is undertaken for a variety of reasons including mining, navigation, environmental remediation, flood control, and the emplacement of structures (e.g., foundations, pipelines, and… Read More
U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh has recognized Crowley as a recipient of the Platinum 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a ceremony held Wednesday, Nov. 10. In receiving this award from the U.S. Department of Labor, Crowley has demonstrated and met rigorous veteran employment and workplace integration assistance criteria, ranging from veteran hiring… Read More
At the recent 110th American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) annual convention, chairman Mario Cordero announced the election of new members to sit on the association’s board of directors. In their new roles on the board, these port industry leaders will drive the strategic course of AAPA to further advance the organization in achieving its core mission, vision… Read More
Relationship ushers in new era of engineering innovation for supply chains. Florham Park, New Jersey and Cambridge, Massachusetts – Maersk North America’s warehousing and distribution (WnD) business, called Performance Team – A Maersk Company has signed an agreement with the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology’s Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) to accelerate the company’s innovative… Read More
Mobile satellite communications giant Inmarsat is set to be acquired by Carlsbad, Calif., based Viasat Inc., (NASDAQ: VSAT) under a definitive agreement announced today. The news comes two years after U.K.-based Inmarsat was taken private by a consortium including the private equity firm Apax. Under the agreement, Viasat will acquire Inmarsat in a transaction valued… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Maxine Buckles has been named Port Houston’s first-ever Chief Business Equity Officer reporting directly to Executive Director Roger Guenther. Buckles is responsible for implementing and administering diversity, equity, and training programs, including Port Houston’s new Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Development Program and its successful Small Business Development Program. In this newly created position,… Read More
DredgeWire visited the site of President Biden’s important visit to the Port of Baltimore yesterday to celebrate America’s maritime infrastructure and over $1T of pending new government investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIF.) As you look at the gigantic American flags hanging from the enormous new post Panamax cranes, just delivered to the Port… Read More
The film director has owned the vessel, which boasts a helipad, pool and on-board cinema, since 2010 Seven Seas, a 282-foot yacht belonging to director Steven Spielberg, most recently asking €131 million (US$151 million), sold last week for an undisclosed price, according to the website of the listing brokerage, Merle Wood & Associates. The luxury… Read More
Former Austal USA president Craig Perciavalle is to take the helm at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding following Todd Thayse’s decision to retire after 10 years as vice president and general manager and a 37-year career at the Sturgeon Bay, Wis., shipyard. “The timing of one’s retirement is not an easy decision,” said Thayse. “Especially when you… Read More