McDermott announces the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report, which details the company’s progress in advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments during its centennial year. McDermott remains dedicated to helping customers develop cleaner and more efficient pathways to produce and deliver the world’s energy. The company’s focus on project excellence, responsible business, and supporting… Read More
Greensea IQ, a leading innovator in marine robotics and automation, is pleased to announce the signing of Nippon Kaiyo Co., Ltd as its new international representative for Japan. This strategic partnership aims to expand the reach of Greensea IQ’s Bayonet autonomous underwater ground vehicles (AUGV) product line in the Japanese market. Nippon Kaiyo Co., Ltd,… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss.—Nick Boone has been selected to serve as the director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL). As Director of GSL, he will be responsible for leading and executing broad research, development, technology and program management in the areas of science and engineering related to force… Read More
The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association is proud to release our annual awards of the nation’s Best Restored Beaches. The award winning projects this year are the Illinois Beach State Park Shoreline Stabilization in Zion, Illinois, and the North Cove Coastal Systems Restoration in North Cove, Washington. The goal of ASBPA’s annual Best Restored Beach award is to… Read More
The Connecticut Port Authority on Thursday announced it has hired U.S. Coast Guard veteran Eric Dussault of Old Saybrook to be its maritime development director, a newly created position. Dussault, who starts on Friday, will be responsible for managing the quasi-public agency’s Small Harbors Improvement Projects Program, or SHIPP, port and harbor dredging projects, Pilot… Read More
Ørsted today announced the completion of Helena Energy Center, a 518 MW combined wind and solar project located in Bee County, South Texas. The wind and solar centre is now fully operational and will generate enough renewable energy to power over 110,000 Texan homes and businesses annually. The Helena Energy Center consists of the 268… Read More
Mercury Marine is laying off nearly 300 workers in Fond du Lac and making workforce “adjustments” at other facilities. The boat engine builder says the layoffs are a result of a decrease in boat sales. “I think when you look at the overall economy — not only the state of Wisconsin, but throughout the nation… Read More
HOUSTON, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott has been awarded an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement from Abraxas Power Corporation for the Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation (EVREC) project located in Central Newfoundland. The project represents Canada’s first commercial green hydrogen and ammonia production facility and will include the development of up to 530-turbine wind… Read More
WATSONVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 12, 2024– Granite (NYSE:GVA) has executed a long-term lease with the Port of Woodland for a new construction materials facility. The facility will be on a 25-acre site next to the Columbia River, reinforcing Granite’s commitment to the Southwest Washington area home market. Key Highlights: Location: The facility will be near Woodland, WA, providing construction materials into the Southwest Washington area construction market…. Read More
Ivan comes to Moffatt & Nichol with more than 22 years of experience in waterfront design and construction comprising a wide range of responsibilities, from long-term planning and permitting, to technical design, logistical management, and construction management. He has managed multidisciplinary design teams for projects of values in excess of $40 million and has been… Read More
SUGAR LAND, Texas /PRNewswire/ — Noble Corporation plc (“Noble”) (CSE: NOBLE) (NYSE: NE) and Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc (“Diamond”) (NYSE: DO) announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Noble will acquire Diamond in a stock plus cash transaction. As part of the transaction, Diamond shareholders will receive 0.2316 shares… Read More
The American Waterways Operators has produced a new video showcasing the American Waterways Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award. The HERO Award, established on March 1, 2023, documents and recognizes rescues undertaken by AWO member company employees that demonstrate selflessness, skill and bravery. The two-minute video, The American Waterways HERO Award: Honoring Industry’s Heroic Mariners,… Read More
Gov. Ron DeSantis reappointed a Jacksonville attorney to the Jacksonville Port Authority board of directors and appointed another local lawyer to a first term. Dan Bean, counsel at Smith Gambrell & Russell and CEO of K9s for Warriors, was appointed to the board by DeSantis in 2023. He is currently board chair. Bean also is… Read More
Midway scored another headquarters lease at its $2.5 billion East River mixed-use development in central Houston. Construction engineering firm Orion Group Holdings has leased 63,500 square feet across two buildings along the Buffalo Bayou River, in East River’s 26-acre first phase, at 100 Jensen Drive, the Houston Business Journal reported. Orion’s lease fills up the last… Read More
Notice is given to prospective Bidders that The Nature Conservancy (TNC) intends to advertise for bids by qualified Contractors to construct the “The Lower Perdido Islands Restoration Project.” The following information is provided for consideration and general planning by prospective Bidders; however, TNC reserves the right to change quantities and project features as may be… Read More