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The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is now the recipient of the two largest grants ever awarded by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council). This distinction comes following the announcement of the receipt of a $130 million grant to partially fund the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp project and the recently… Read More
APM Terminals has appointed Marliz Bermúdez the new Head of Investments for the Americas Region, and Beatriz Yera as the Managing Director for APM Terminals in Mexico, effective 15 April 2024. With these new appointments, APM Terminals reaffirms its goal of becoming the best terminal company in the Americas with innovation, digitisation, and cutting-edge technology…. Read More
Coast Guard Will Not Enforce California Commercial Harbor Craft Rule. RADM Andrew M. Sugimoto, 11th District Commander, wrote to the California Air Resources Board on February 21, stressing that the Coast Guard will not enforce the California Air Resources Board’s new emissions rule and citing continuing safety concerns with the regulations. Echoing concerns expressed by AWO… Read More
In a strategic move to strengthen its global market presence, Greensea IQ, a leading provider of marine robotics software and integrated solutions, proudly announces the signing of BUVI Scandinavia (BUVI) to join its international sales team. The signing took place today at Oceanology International on the Greensea IQ stand (G200) and follows another recent signing… Read More
House Republicans on Tuesday introduced legislation that calls on the federal government to study and provide diplomatic and financial support for the divisive practice of mining the world’s oceans for critical minerals, a move they said would help the U.S. avoid reliance on China. Reps. Carol Miller of West Virginia and John Joyce of Pennsylvania in… Read More
HOUSTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott today announced Linda Borne has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Borne previously served as Vice President of Human Resources (HR) and a member of the company’s executive committee since 2023, leading the global HR team and progressing McDermott’s People Strategy. Borne joined the McDermott HR… Read More
Congressman Rick Larsen Named AAPA Port Person of the Year In recognition of his steadfast leadership on behalf of #ports and #maritimecommerce, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA) has been selected as AAPA’s 2024 Port Person of the Year. Rep. Larsen has proven his unwavering commitment to modernizing and upgrading #portinfrastructure and operations. He is an unflappable champion of the Bipartisan… Read More
Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, is proud to announce a continued partnership with the U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) to provide essential environmental studies and remediation services of hazardous waste and munition response sites. Arcadis is one of five firms selected as part of a five-year, $464… Read More
The American Waterways Operators has produced a new video highlighting the tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s commitment to safety and its strong record as the safest mode of freight transportation. The two-minute video, The Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry: Delivering Safety on America’s Waterways, explains that the industry, while moving nearly 700 million tons of cargo… Read More
Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Signed into Law: Highlights On Sunday March 3, 2024, a bipartisan package of appropriations bills was agreed to by the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The package is known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. This package includes the energy and water development and related agencies appropriations. On… Read More
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A Chinese firm under investigation by Congress over posing a potential cybersecurity threat at U.S. ports said that its cranes don’t pose a national security risk. Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) is under investigation by the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party and the House Homeland Security over… Read More
The Dredging Contractors of America fully supports the bipartisan package of appropriations bills agreed to by the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The package is known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. “We understand that agreeing to move on important spending legislation takes time and an enormous amount of effort,” said William P. Doyle, Chief Executive… Read More
Trucking, logistics and truck stop chains are collectively owed millions of dollars after a Virginia-based logistics firm recently shuttered operations and filed for bankruptcy liquidation. TBL Logistics, headquartered in Appomattox, Virginia, filed its petition on Feb. 29 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia. In its filing, TBL Logistics listed its… Read More
Ahtna Marine & Construction LLC,* Boynton Beach, Florida, was awarded a $9,867,287 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Charleston, South Carolina, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 2, 2024. Fiscal 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $9,867,287… Read More