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As the world slowly returns to “pre-pandemmic” levels of normal, we see most tradeshows return to “in-person” attendance. Long-time experts in the dredging industry, Robert “Bob” and William “Bill” Wetta will be attending and presenting at three upcoming meetings. Mark your calendars and stop by to say hello. WODCON XXIII in Copenhagen, Denmark on Wednesday 18th May, Bob… Read More
Humanity has been altering the aquatic environment since ancient times. For instance, all seven major tributaries of the Nile were dredged during the reign of the Egyptian Pharaohs to aid in the construction of the pyramids. Likewise, Roman historians describe how dredging fleets were active in the eastern Mediterranean around 1000 BC, and even as late… Read More
The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that Rear Admiral (Rear Adm.) Ann Phillips, USN, Ret., has been confirmed and sworn in as the 20th Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD). Nominated by President Biden on October 21, 2021, Rear Adm. Phillips was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 10, 2022. She is the… Read More
APM Terminals Mobile has signed an agreement with the Alabama State Port Authority to add 32 acres to the current 134 acre container terminal yard to keep pace with future demand, creating one million TEU throughput capacity that is approved to handle 14,000 TEU ships. This represents the third expansion in the last six years… Read More
General Bradley Joins Callan Marine’s CSD Fleet in Morgan City Ceremony GALVESTON, TX – May 18, 2022 – Callan Marine ceremoniously christened its newest fleet asset, the 28” cutter suction dredge named The General Bradley in Morgan City, Louisiana this Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The General Bradley will immediately commence work at the Port Bolivar… Read More
Today, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure voted to advance the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA) out of committee, and it now heads to the House floor for a vote. This legislation provides authority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to carry out water resources development projects and studies. Passing… Read More
Veterans Honored on Capitol Hill After Long Voyage for Recognition WASHINGTON —Today, the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV) commended the 10 veterans of the U.S. Merchant Marine awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service during World War II. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Congress. The veterans received the Congressional… Read More
Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) announced today its first quarter 2022 results. For the quarter ended March 31, 2022, Conrad had net loss of $116,000 and loss per diluted share of $0.02 compared to net income of $705,000 and income per diluted share of $0.14 during the first quarter of 2021. Net income in the first quarter of 2021 included $2.9 million in other income… Read More
Today, Ørsted announced that it has agreed to acquire Ford County Wind, a 121 MW onshore wind farm in Ford County, Illinois, from funds managed by Ares Management Corporation’s Infrastructure Opportunities strategy (‘Ares’). The wind farm is located in Midwest Independent System Operator’s (MISO) territory, further strengthening Ørsted’s presence in the region. Ørsted acquired the… Read More
AMP Secretary and Treasurer Sara Fuentes interviews Jason Atwell, Principal Advisor of Global Intelligence at Mandiant to discuss the rapidly-evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, with particular attention on the maritime industry.
A DredgeWire Exclusive By Judith Powers Based on conversations with Prof. Miedema and Robert Ramsdell Dr.ir. Sape Andries Miedema will retire in June after 42 years of involvement in dredging as an MSc student, then PhD and finally professor of dredging engineering at Delft University of Technology (DUT) in the Netherlands. At DUT he is… Read More
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022 AT 10:00 AM WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, World War II Merchant Mariners – the supply line to American and allied forces during WWII – will be presented with the Congressional Gold Medal in Statuary Hall by congressional leaders. Due to Capitol Hill protocols, media access will be limited for this ceremony;… Read More
President Joe Biden’s pick to be the next Coast Guard commandant, Adm. Linda Fagan, was confirmed Wednesday, clearing the way for her to become the first woman to be the top officer in one of the military services. The Senate approved Fagan’s promotion, along with those of five other senior Coast Guard officers, by unanimous… Read More
Rick Sporrer, currently VP sales Americas at Danfoss Power Solutions, has been appointed the next president of Danfoss North America, effective July 1. He succeeds John Galyen, who has announced his retirement from Danfoss later this summer. Over the next several months, Galyen and Sporrer will work together to ensure a successful transition. Sporrer brings… Read More
Richard Balzano took over as CEO and executive director of the Dredging Contractors of America in December 2020. And while he says he’s “still fairly new to the [dredging] industry”, he certainly knows his way around the business, having held a number of prominent roles over the course of more than 30 years in the… Read More