Moran Shipping Agencies announced the sudden passing of its President and CEO James “Jim” Black following a brief illness. In addition to his longtime role as owner and leader of the company, which became the largest independent steamship agency in North America, Black is remembered as an advocate for the shipping industry and the Port… Read More
Usually, when one insider buys stock, it might not be a monumental event. But when multiple insiders are buying like they did in the case of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD), that sends out a positive message to the company’s shareholders. Although we don’t think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions, we would consider it… Read More
The hopper dredge FREDERICK PAUP is officially on the water. The vessel was transferred from the erection site site at the AmFELS (a member of Seatrium Group) shipyard to floating dry dock Solomon P. Ortiz. Once complete, the self-propelled hopper dredge will be the largest in the U.S.A. Transfer of Manson Hopper Dredge FREDERICK PAUP,… Read More
On July 20th, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee passed the FY24 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Bill which provides funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Operations and Maintenance of the Waterway. The Senate bill report with individual project allocations can be found here. As reported last month, the U.S. House of Representatives… Read More
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON – James Sauceda assumed duties as the chief of the Engineering, Construction and Operations Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District in June. In his new position, Sauceda leads a team of more than 200 personnel responsible for the execution of engineering, construction and operations activities across Alaska… Read More
In the time-honored tradition of passing the unit flag, Col. Kathryn P. Sanborn assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, here, Tuesday. Sanborn replaces Col. Alexander “Xander” Bullock as the district’s 53rd commander. She joins the district after serving as the South Pacific Division’s deputy commander in San Francisco, California. Col. Sanborn leads a team… Read More
HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.24 per share, payable on Sept. 8, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Aug. 25, 2023. About HII HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s… Read More
On Friday, July 28, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that Port of Seattle Commission President Sam Cho has been appointed by Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the department’s Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking (ACHT). This appointment elevates the Port of Seattle’s efforts to the national level. The 15-member ACHT is chartered to create… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Second Quarter 2023 Highlights Revenue was $132.7 million for the second quarter Total operating income was $3.7 million for the second quarter Net income was $1.7… Read More
KS Associates is an engineering and surveying firm located in Ohio. We operate a Coastal Engineering Group that focuses exclusively on water-related infrastructure. The firm recently won a National Recognition Award in the 2023 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) competition for The Cedar Point Causeway Wetlands Breakwater for the City… Read More
Col. L. Reyn Mann assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District in a change of command ceremony held at the Henry Clay Building in Louisville, Kentucky, July 27, 2023. As commander of the Louisville District, Col. Mann will provide strategic direction, and command and control for the district’s $1 billion workload… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District awarded a $5.3 million contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co. on July 27 to construct a stone breakwater in the abandoned Shipping Slip 3 in Buffalo’s Outer Harbor. Construction of the breakwater marks the first major physical step in creating another new wetland ecosystem on… Read More
Gov. John Bel Edwards appointed Todd P. Murphy to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) this month to succeed Commissioner Jack C. Jensen. Murphy was sworn in during today’s monthly Board meeting and will serve a five-year term. “I want to thank Commissioner Jensen for his dedicated service to… Read More
The world is constantly evolving, with advancements in technology driving innovation across various industries. One such industry that is poised for a high-tech future is deep sea mining. As the demand for metals like copper, cobalt, and nickel continues to rise, the need for sustainable and ethical mining practices becomes increasingly important. Enter underwater robots, the cutting-edge… Read More
HOUSTON, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced today the signing of the first ever subcontract for procurement of rock for a U.S. offshore wind farm with Carver Sand & Gravel LLC (“Carver”), a… Read More