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Orsted partners with Maryland steel company for new manufacturing jobs

MD, United States

Global offshore wind energy company Orsted is teaming up with a Maryland manufacturer to support its green efforts along the East Coast. Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Crystal Steel Fabricators will be home to the state’s first offshore wind steel fabrication center, with 50 new jobs available to residents from Federalsburg and the surrounding region…. Read More

Capt. Kate McCue to command Celebrity Cruises’ newest, largest and most luxurious ship

FL, United States

Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo today announced that Capt. Kate McCue, the first American female cruise ship captain, will take the helm of Celebrity Beyond, the company’s third ship in its Edge Series, set for delivery from shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique in spring 2022. McCue is a California Maritime Academy graduate whose path… Read More

Ørsted Selects Maryland’s Crystal Steel Fabricators for Major Offshore Wind Steel Fabrication Center

MD, United States

Ørsted Investment Enables Nearly $70 Million Supply Agreement, Creates up to 50 New Steel Jobs on the Eastern Shore  Maryland Steel Workers to Help Construct Ørsted’s Mid-Atlantic Projects Powering 1.3 Million Homes  Federalsburg, MD – Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind energy, today announced a major economic agreement that will establish Maryland’s first offshore wind… Read More

GE Renewable Energy receives turbine supply order for Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm

MA, United States

Milestone follows Vineyard Wind’s recent financial close for the project and earlier selection of GE as the preferred turbine supplier GE Renewable Energy to supply 62 Haliade-X 13 MW turbines for Vineyard Wind 1, the first utility-scale offshore wind installation in the US 800 MW offshore wind farm will power the equivalent of 400,000 US… Read More

Crowley and ABB partner for first new all-electric USA tug, for San Diego

United States

With delivery of the first all-electric U.S. tugboat – Crowley’s eWolf – in 2023, the Port of San Diego will realize their vision of a zero-emission workboat, ensuring cleaner air from day one of operations, and taking an important step toward a sustainable future for port residents. “San Diego is proud of our focus on… Read More

Maritime Industry New Hires and Promotions

James P. Cooper, PE – Promoted to Global Director, Water Optimization at Arcadis

Orion Group Holdings, Inc. Announces Chief Financial Officer Change

TX, United States

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 11, 2021– Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) a leading specialty construction company, today announced Robert L. Tabb will step down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective October 29, 2021, to pursue a new opportunity with a private company that is not a competitor. Upon his departure, his duties will… Read More

Ocean Infinity acquires Red Rock

TX, United States

Ocean Infinity, the marine robotics company is excited to announce that it has acquired Red Rock, a technology company with solutions that will enable autonomous port operations; a key enabler for future uncrewed shipping, according to the company’s release. Red Rock is spearheading the development of digital and autonomous solutions to revolutionise lifting and handling… Read More

Illinois International Port District appoints executive director: Erik Varela

IL, United States

Erik Varela has been named executive director of the Illinois International Port District (IIPD.), an Illinois municipal corporation created to promote the shipment of cargoes and commerce through its facilities. “To truly compete on a global scale, the Illinois International Port District needs to capitalize on its intersection of waterways, rail and roads that make… Read More

Deep Diggers’ 1st Shark Class Dredge Launched September 2021; Bangladesh collaboration

Bangladesh , LA, United States

In the fall of 2019, Deep Diggers Limited in Bangladesh and DSC Dredge LLC officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a project scope focused on DSC providing engineering design and component packages that would be independently fabricated in Bangladesh. The first two 18” Shark class dredges officially launched this past month. Stay tuned for more details… Read More

Maritime Industry New Hires and Promotions

Adrian Ion Bratu – Promoted as Site Manager at Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors

Martin Marietta Completes Acquisition of Lehigh Hanson West Operations

United States

Martin Marietta Materials Inc. successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Lehigh Hanson Inc.’s West Region business for $2.3 billion in cash. Consistent with the company’s Strategic Operating Analysis and Review (SOAR) 2025 Plan, the acquisition provides the company with 17 active aggregates facilities, two cement plants and related distribution terminals, and targeted downstream operations… Read More

Orsted & Eversource Select Riggs Distler As Contractor for U.S. Offshore Wind Contract

United States

Riggs Distler to provide onshore construction, assembly, inspection, and installation support of advanced components for Sunrise Wind project, providing 100% renewable energy to nearly 600,000 New York homes PHOENIX, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Centuri Group, Inc. (“Centuri”) today announced that recently acquired subsidiary Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. (“Riggs Distler“) has been selected as a… Read More

Orion Group Holdings’ marine segment wins major contract awards

TX, United States

The marine segment of Houston-based specialty construction company Orion Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ORN) has been winning some significant awards recently. On September 29, the company reported that it had been awarded a contract valued at approximately $67 million from the Port of Port Arthur to construct the Berth 6 Expansion Project in Port Arthur,… Read More

Crowley Expands in Rhode Island with New Offshore Wind Services Office

RI, United States

Crowley Maritime Corporation and Gov. Dan McKee today announced the opening of the company’s new Rhode Island office to advance the development and operation of offshore wind energy installations. The new office for the company’s New Energy division, located at CIC Providence in the Innovation and Design District, will spearhead Crowley’s delivery of services, assets… Read More

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