Col. Patrick W. Caukin assumes command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District during a July 25 ceremony at the Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. He assumes command from Col. Damon M. Knarr, who is retiring after 27 years of service in the U.S. Army. Little Rock District manages approximately… Read More
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Col. Jesse T. Curry became the 60th commander and division engineer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division during a change of command ceremony today at the division’s headquarters on Fort Hamilton. He assumed leadership from Brig. Gen. John P. Lloyd, who commanded the unit since June 2022. Curry most… Read More
Don Kwok to lead efforts maintaining fiscal strength, asset security The Port of Long Beach has appointed Don Kwok as its new Director of Finance. Kwok, who joined the Port in 2016 as Assistant Finance Director, also served as Acting Director of Finance for the Port from September 2017 to April 2019. The Director of… Read More
Arlington, VA – The American Waterways Operators, the national association of the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry, has released its Falls Overboard Prevention Report, a comprehensive, data-driven study analyzing falls overboard in the industry and strategies for prevention. Developed with insights from AWO member companies and case data, the report identifies common causal factors… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has been recognized as a Power of Associations Gold Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its successful launch of the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, the most frequently-cited infrastructure report in the nation. Since 1998, ASCE has issued a quadrennial assessment… Read More
At Arc Surveying we continually seek out new technologies to integrate into our surveying and mapping services to provide our customers. Today we launch our new web site Arc Island to help assist our existing and new customers with an opportunity to review our history, services and provide insight into projects. Please visit us at… Read More
Dr. Jenn Burns, a marine physiology and ecology expert, will serve as the next director of the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES). Starting Oct. 1, Burns will lead the institute and oversee It’s marine and environmental biotechnology programs, which seek to preserve and… Read More
Introducing Stirling Snow as our new Director of Engineering at SPI/Mobile Pulley Works, Inc.! With nearly a decade of hands-on experience in design and engineering, Stirling brings a dynamic blend of technical acumen and visionary leadership to the team. He’s uniquely positioned to help drive innovation in our core capabilities — casting, machining, fabrication, and dredge pump… Read More
(New York, NY) – OrbitMI is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Quebec-based AuQub, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm whose suite of AI-driven agents optimizes workflows and automates repetitive tasks, helping businesses enhance productivity through more efficient decision-making. By incorporating AuQub’s innovative and accessible SaaS solutions into its platform, OrbitMI continues to… Read More
Time is running out to secure your spot at Trimble Dimensions before prices increase. The Early Bird rate is set to expire in just one week, on July 31. After that, prices will increase $300 per pass. This is your final chance to save big while gaining access to an unparalleled experience. Dimensions is where… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. — In a ceremony rich with military tradition and symbolic meaning, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, marked a pivotal leadership transition during its change of command ceremony July 18 at the district headquarters in Mobile. Col. Kelcey Shaw assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Jeremy Chapman during a ceremony presided over… Read More
Thank you Western Dredging Association (WEDA) for hosting a great week at the 24th World Dredging Conference & Exposition (WODCON XXIV) in San Diego. GLDD was the proud signature sponsor of the Gala aboard the USS Midway. GLDD attendees and participants: Lasse Petterson, David Johanson, Chris Gunsten, Bill Hanson, Steve Becker, Lynn Nietfeld, Garrett Gibson, Dave… Read More
On June 23, 2025, GLDD’s Steve Becker, Senior Vice President, Fleet Engineering was awarded the 2025 WEDA Industry Innovator Award, presented at the WODCON XXIV Welcome Reception. Steve Becker has over 41 years of service in the dredging industry working for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC (GLDD). All the efforts by Steve and… Read More
Greensea IQ, a leader in subsea robotics and autonomous systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rigel SrL as its exclusive sales representative in Italy for the Bayonet line of Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicles (AUGVs). Based in Rome, Rigel SrL brings more than 50 years of experience delivering advanced electronics, robotics, and automation systems… Read More