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Orion Group Holdings Announces Retirement of Richard L. Daerr, Jr., from Board

TX, United States

HOUSTON, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (“Orion” or the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, announced today that Richard L. Daerr, Jr., who has served as an independent member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) since 2007 and was Chairman of the Board from 2007 to 2020 as well as Lead… Read More

Gen. Al Gray, Beloved Marine, 29th USMC Commandant, Dies at 95

United States

Retired Gen. Alfred M. Gray Jr., a former sergeant and Vietnam combat veteran who became the 29th commandant of the Marine Corps, passed away early Wednesday, the service announced. He was 95. “Today I mourn with all Marines, past and present, the loss of our 29th Commandant, Gen. Gray,” Gen. Eric Smith, 39th Commandant of… Read More

Port NOLA Board of Commissioners Elects Walter J. Leger Jr. as Chairman

LA, United States

Today, the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) selected new officers with the election of Walter J. Leger Jr. to serve as Board Chairman, James J. Carter Jr. as Vice Chairman, and Sharonda R. Williams as Secretary-Treasurer for a nine-month term. With the alignment of the Port NOLA and the… Read More

Ahead of Navy project, Hawaiian Dredging talks building local landmarks for over a century

HI, United States

Hawaiian Dredging is one of three companies driving the modernization of Dry Dock 5 at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. It’s the largest construction project in Navy history. The local legacy company built the original dock 100 years ago. Its credits also include the Ala Moana Shopping Center — then the largest in America — Honolulu Harbor… Read More

Maritime Expert Michael Roberts of the Hudson Institute Issues Report: Rewriting the Future of America’s Maritime Industry to Compete with China

World ,

Hudson Institute is a research organization promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. Founded in 1961 by strategist Herman Kahn, Hudson Institute challenges conventional thinking and helps manage strategic transitions to the future through interdisciplinary studies in defense, international relations, economics, energy, technology, culture, and law. Hudson seeks to guide policymakers and… Read More

OMSA Announces New Additions to Board of Directors and 2024 Leadership

LA, United States

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) today announced four CEOs to join the organization’s Board of Directors: Wes Bordelon, Chief Executive Officer, Bordelon Marine; Stacy Jo Stanley, Chief Executive Officer, Offshore Oil Services, ; David Dantin, Chief Executive Officer, Odyssea Marine; and Lasse Petterson, Chief Executive Officer, Great Lakes Dredge and With the addition of… Read More

Tri-Pump and Ellicott Dredge Technologies (EDT) Forge Exclusive Partnership to Enhance Efficiency in African Mining Sector

World ,

Tri-Pump, a leading provider of pumping solutions in Africa, proudly announces an exclusive distributor agreement with Ellicott Dredge Technologies (EDT), a global leader in dredging solutions. This strategic partnership aims to address the unique challenges faced by the mining sector in Africa through the implementation of innovative dredging technology. The distributor agreement between EDT and Tri-Pump is purposed to cover key African regions, including… Read More

Ducks Unlimited Texas Beneficial Use Master Plan

TX, United States

Ducks Unlimited (DU) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) are pleased to announce the initiation of a Texas Beneficial Use of Dredged Material Master Plan, or TEXBUMP. Stakeholders who have an interest in natural resources restoration along the Texas coast using dredged material are invited to participate and provide input on this Texas-wide… Read More

CPRA Receives Two Largest Grants Ever Awarded by RESTORE Council: over $300 million

LA, United States

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 renews leadership in the Americas and Mexico region

Mexico , United States

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

AWO Letter – March 13, 2024

VA, United States

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

Greensea IQ Strengthens its Global Presence Signing Major Contract with BUVI Scandinavia at Oceanology International

VT, United States

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 float bill to encourage deep-sea mining

United States

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

McDermott Names Linda Borne Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

TX, United States

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

WA, United States

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

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