We’re proud to kick off our Engineer’s Week with our President and CEO, Harry Stewart. Harry earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of California. He then joined The Dutra Group in 1983. Thank you for your leadership and your service, Harry! Source
The CDMCS held its Q1 Meeting yesterday at the Water Campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Hosted by Mr. Craig Taylor of Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel, the event brought together the CDMCS, USACE, and industry partners in an incredible setting. Insightful discussions on dredge and marine construction safety, along with an interactive USACE presentation on… Read More
For our final feature, we are proud to present another of our up-and-coming engineers, William Ng. Will has worked with Dutra for the last four years. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! Source
(VANCOUVER, Wash.) — Tidewater has appointed Chris Mack as the company’s new vice president of marine operations. With an extensive background in maritime transportation and operations, Mack brings over two decades of industry experience to the Tidewater team. Mack earned his bachelor’s degree in maritime transportation from the California State University Maritime Academy and received… Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – Ports of Indiana has hired maritime logistics executive David Parrott to serve as the statewide port authority’s Chief Operating Officer. Parrott has worked in the marine industry for 30 years as a former CEO of Liberty Terminals, vice president of operations for Metro Ports, and international logistics manager for Schneider Logistics and Wallenius… Read More
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Saronic Technologies today announced it has closed $600 million of funding for its Series C round to advance its mission of redefining maritime superiority for the United States and its allies. The round was led by Elad Gil and values the company at $4 billion. This most recent round quadrupled Saronic’s valuation just seven months after the company… Read More
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)—joined by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the U.S. Department of Defense through the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program, Native Americans in Philanthropy, and the Richard… Read More
Manson’s P-443 Pier 6 Replacement project at Naval Base San Diego won two awards at the AGC of California’s 2025 Installation & Awards Gala in San Francisco, CA. The project won two categories: Heavy Civil: $50-100M and Excellence in Partnering. Congratulations to the Pier 6 Project Team! Check out this past article on the Pier… Read More
Fourth quarter net income of $19.7 million Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $40.2 million Full year net income of $57.3 million Full year Adjusted EBITDA of $136.0 million Dredging backlog of $1.2 billion at December 31, 2024 HOUSTON, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:… Read More
Colonna’s Shipyard is proud to announce that Rear Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney, USN (Ret.), has joined our Board of Directors. With over 32 years of distinguished naval service and extensive leadership experience in both national security and the private sector, Sweeney brings invaluable expertise to our team. As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, his strategic… Read More
Throughout 2025, we’re proudly celebrating 150 years of Colonna’s Shipyard—a journey defined by resilience, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. From our humble beginnings in 1875 to becoming a leader in the maritime industry, we honor the generations of employees, partners, and community members who have contributed to our success. Join us as we reflect… Read More
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is grappling with severe staffing challenges despite a significant budget increase, potentially impacting America’s maritime industrial base revitalization efforts. According to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, MARAD’s workforce situation has reached a critical point, with a 12.3% vacancy rate as of September 2024, representing 116 unfilled positions out of 941 authorized… Read More
WASHINGTON – Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington welcomes Ensign Ragen Nunez as its newest construction manager at Public Works Department Washington, assigned to Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). Nunez brings a unique blend of military experience and engineering expertise to the position, following his transition from the Marine Corps to the Navy Civil Engineer… Read More
LONGVIEW — J.L. Storedahl & Sons, which dates back more than half a century, has been bought by one of Southwest Washington’s largest excavation and construction companies. Vancouver-based Rotschy Inc. is the new owner of sand and gravel firm Kelso’s J.L. Storedahl & Sons and metal fab business Nor-Tech Fabrication, according to a press release… Read More
HOUSTON, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) today announced that it will release the financial results for its three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. C.S.T. A conference call with the Company will be held the same day… Read More