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Parker becomes first woman to lead Delaware River Port Authority board

PA, United States

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — City Councilmember Cherelle Parker has been elected chair of the Delaware River Port Authority board of directors. She is the first woman to lead the Authority, which operates four bridges connecting Philadelphia and New Jersey, as well as the PATCO rapid transit line. Parker said she was humbled to be chosen… Read More

BOEM Issues First US West Coast Wave Lease

OR, United States

Research permit granted to Oregon State University The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued a lease for the first wave energy research project in federal waters off the US West Coast. This lease represents another step forward in achieving the Biden administration’s goals to address climate change and promote offshore renewable energy… Read More

Ships lose thousands of containers overboard in recent months – double normal trend

World ,

The 13,092 teu Maersk Eindhoven (pictured) lost “several hundred containers overboard” as it suffered an engine blackout in bad weather yesterday, near Japan, en route from Xiamen, China to Los Angeles.  This latest box spill in the north Pacific will add urgency to a review of lashing practices on ULCVs, and could lead to an interim restriction… Read More

Maritime Industry New Hires and Promotions

Houston , TX, United States

Lance Lemcool – Appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Eastern Shipbuilding Group.     Jeremy Lowe – Has been hired as Head of Global Sales for Chelsea Technologies, manufacturers of sensors & systems for maritime, marine science, water environmental, defence & process control markets.     Dave Allen – Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Promotes Dave… Read More

Conrad Hosts Steel Cutting Ceremony For GLDD

LA, United States

Morgan City, LA: Conrad Shipyard hosted a Steel Cutting Ceremony for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) at its Deepwater South shipyard in Amelia on Friday February 5th 2021. The ceremony signals the start of construction of a 6,500 cubic yard trailing suction hopper dredge. Delivery of the vessel is scheduled before the end… Read More

GIW shares video about Georgia plant expansion

GA, United States

 GIW Industries is expanding its manufacturing complex to increase capacity. This video provides an inside look at the project and the progress that has been made.

Great Lakes Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Houston , TX, United States

Fourth quarter income from continuing operations of $10.6 million Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $29.4 million Full year income from continuing operations of $66.1 million Full year adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $151.1 million Backlog of $559.4 million at December 31, 2020 Cash position of $216.5 million at December 31, 2020… Read More

J.F. Brennan establishes joint venture with Ahtna

WI, United States

La Crosse, Wis., headquartered J.F. Brennan Company reports that it has entered a Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) certified joint venture with Ahtna Marine & Construction Company LLC (AMCC). The Ahtna – J.F. Brennan JV partnership establishes a mentor protégé relationship between Brennan and Alaska Native Corporation subsidiary AMCC. Together, Brennan and AMCC will bid… Read More

SAFE Boats adds to business development team

WA, United States

Bremerton, Wash., based aluminum boats specialist SAFE Boats International reports that Mark Stott has joined it as Business Development Director for the U.S. Western Region for government customers and private/commercial customers worldwide. Stott began his professional career in electronics and telecommunications before entering the maritime industry. He has served as an engineer on large, private… Read More

Fairbanks Morse opens new service center

FL, United States

Beloit, Wis., headquartered engine manufacturer Fairbanks Morse has opened its 8,000-square-foot Mayport Service Center at 950 10th Street, Building B in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. The facility represents a $350,000 investment and places Fairbanks Morse in closer proximity to core customers such as Mayport Naval Station, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, and other U.S. Navy and… Read More

Waterways Council names Dustin Davidson as Government Relations Director

DC, United States

Bringing extensive Capitol Hill experience to the job, Dustin Davidson has been named Director, Government Relations of Waterways Council, Inc. Davidson most recently served as professional staff member for the House of Representatives’ Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, addressing energy, environment, and resiliency issues. At the same time, he served as legislative assistant to… Read More

Capt. Chris Harvey, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock

Houston , TX, United States

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock operates the largest dredging fleet in the United States, with vessels at work all around the world. And during Capt. Chris Harvey’s almost 40 years with the company, he has worked on just about every one of the company’s hopper dredges. A native of Ulster County, N.Y., Harvey had an… Read More

Hedge Fund Increases Ownership Interest in Orion Marine Group to 7+%

United States

According to a recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP of Austin, TX has recently raised its percentage of ownership of Orion to 7.4%. http://oriongroupholdingsinc.gcs-web.com/node/12411/html Dimensional was founded by billionaire David Booth, who has been recognized for making one of the largest gifts ever to an American university, pledging… Read More

DSC Dredge Ends 2020 Strong and Hits the Ground Running in 2021 – Update

LA, United States

DSC Dredge Ends 2020 Strong and Hits the Ground Running in 2021 – Dredge Launches, Ground Breaking Technology, and More! RESERVE, LOUISIANA – As the world was reshaped by Covid-19, it is safe to say that 2020 was “one for the history books.” Like most companies around the world, DSC Dredge, LLC (DSC) had to quickly… Read More

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