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AWO, Labor Coalition Urge EPA to Reject CARB Waiver. On October 23, AWO President and CEO Jennifer Carpenter and labor coalition partners from the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association, International Organization of Masters Mates & Pilots, and Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging him to reject the California Air Resources Board’s… Read More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — HII (NYSE: HII), the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Kari Wilkinson to serve as president of the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, effective Jan. 1, 2025. She will succeed Jennifer Boykin, who is retiring from her position at year’s end after 37… Read More
With the election results almost finalized and only a handful of House of Representatives races to be called, Congress will be returning to Washington, D.C. looking at a much different political landscape next year. It is becoming more likely that the Republican party will maintain control of the House of Representatives after securing the presidency and… Read More
Greensea IQ, a leader in subsea robotics and defense solutions, is proud to announce the award of over $2.79M contract through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and Darley of Itasca, IL, as part of DLA’s Tailored Logistics Support Program. This contract will supply the U.S. Navy with the IQNS system, enhanced with the EOD Edge… Read More
For its work on significant environmental projects and dedication to excellence in the field, the National Rivers Hall of Fame is honored to bestow the National Achievement Award to J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan). Presented to Brennan on November 1, 2024, the National Achievement Award is the highest honor presented by the Hall of Fame to those making… Read More
Titan America, today announced it has acquired D.M. Conner Sand & Gravel Company, which operates an aggregates quarry located in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. The acquisition further advances the Company’s mission to lead in providing high-quality construction materials. “The addition of these sand, gravel and critical minerals strengthens our growing aggregates position and the strategic location of these assets reinforces our… Read More
Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), a top-ranked public university with undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math, and business that blend academics and experiential learning, honored Liz Burdock, president and CEO of Oceantic Network, with the Emery Rice Medal as the 2024 Maritime Person of the Year during an October 26th event held on the Academy’s… Read More
In a significant leap forward for the St. Paul District’s maintenance and repair mission, the new Manitowoc 165, also known as Crane Barge 3129, is set to enhance operational efficiency and safety in the field. “This is the first time we have a barge custom tailored exactly for the maintenance and repair mission for today… Read More
Voters in Louisiana voted “yes” for one constitutional amendment on the Nov. 5 ballot. The amendment read: “Do you support an amendment to require that federal revenues received by the state generated from Outer Continental Shelf alternative or renewable energy production be deposited into the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund?” Seventy-three percent, or 1,367,790 of… Read More
This quarter, analysts were expecting Great Lakes Dredge & Dock’s revenue to grow 57.6% year on year to $184.6 million, a reversal from the 26% decrease it recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings were expected to come in at $0.18 per share. Third quarter net income of $8.9 million Third quarter adjusted… Read More
CAMDEN, N.J. – New Jersey American Water today completed its acquisition of the wastewater collection system of the Borough of Manville, N.J. for $6.5 million. This municipally owned system serves approximately 4,300 customers, most of whom already receive water service from New Jersey American Water. On September 24, 2024, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved… Read More
New Webinar Series: Powering the Future: Sustainable Solutions for Maritime Operations This winter, AWO is hosting an informative and dynamic three-installment webinar series on sustainability topics, with something for every company’s sustainability journey. The sessions will cover sustainability planning, efficiency, and innovation. Join us for one or all at these dates and times: Crafting a… Read More
It’s been a couple of years since we’ve covered the USA’s icebreaker saga, so let’s catch up. First of all, let’s see what our nation’s #1 competitor is up to in the far north. The People’s Republic of China is not an Arctic nation, but it’s certainly not acting that way. China’s Ministry of Transport has announced that it… Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a ship fire in the Mayport Basin Saturday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. JFRD said crews responded to a fire on a dredging ship. Crews were able to put out the fire, JFRD confirmed. Members of the… Read More
HOUSTON, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott’s heavy-lift and rigid pipelay vessel, the Derrick Lay Vessel 2000 (DLV2000), has been awarded the SUSTAIN-1 classification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). This marks the first time a marine construction vessel in its class has achieved this sustainability certification. The SUSTAIN-1 classification recognizes the DLV2000 for its environmental performance,… Read More