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Moran Shipping CEO and Maritime Leader Jim Black Passes Away

United States

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

Favourable Signals For Great Lakes Dredge & Dock: Numerous Insiders Acquired Stock

TX, United States

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

Manson’s Frederick Paup 15,000 cu. yd TSHD Video Moves from Dry Dock to Floating Dock

WA, United States

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

AIWA Reports on Senate Committee approval of bill for waterways

United States

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

District welcomes new chief of Engineering Division

AK, United States

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

Colonel Sanborn Assumes Command of Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

WA, United States

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 Declares Quarterly Dividend

VA, United States

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

Commission President Sam Cho Appointed to US Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking

WA, United States

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 Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results; Net income of $1.7 million and Dredging backlog of $434.6 million

TX, United States

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 Wins National Recognition Award in the 2023 American Council of Engineering Companies Engineering Excellence Awards for Cedar Pt Causeway Wetlands

OH, United States

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

USACE Louisville District welcomes Mann as new commander

KY, United States

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

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Takes Next Step to Create New Wetland Ecosystem in Buffalo’s Outer Harbor

MA, United States

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. Bel Edwards appoints Murphy to Port of New Orleans Board

LA, United States

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

Underwater robots to revolutionize deep sea mining

World ,

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

GLDD Signs First Rock Supply Subcontract for U.S. Offshore Wind Farms with New York Quarry, Carver Sand & Gravel LLC

TX, United States

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

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