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U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) and Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR-AL) today introduced the National Oceans and Coastal Security Improvements Act. The bill would support coastal communities’ ability to prepare for and respond to a variety of coastal threats, including flooding, extreme weather events, climate hazards and changing ocean conditions by improving coastal infrastructure and supporting… Read More
Essex Investment Management Co. LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. (NASDAQ:GLDD – Free Report) during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 324,096 shares of the construction company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,583,000. Essex Investment Management Co. LLC owned… Read More
INISFIL, ONT. — Arcadis IBI Group has released new Innisfil GO images of the proposed station, an infill station on the Barrie GO line south of Barrie, Ont. that is intended to serve as the anchor of the new Orbit community. The Innisfil GO images were released on X, formerly Twitter. The developer of the mixed-use transit-oriented… Read More
Pioneer in intelligent ocean solutions, Greensea IQ, is pleased to have its revolutionary EverClean service nominated, and shortlisted, for the GREEN4SEA Clean Shipping Award. This accolade recognizes organizations that have made substantial contributions to advancing cleaner shipping practices, aligning with the industry’s commitment to a cleaner and more sustainable future. EverClean represents a groundbreaking technological advancement… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA announced the start of design for a new manufacturing facility signifying a major expansion of the company’s Mobile, Ala. shipyard capability. The infrastructure expansion, which will be to the south of Austal USA’s current waterfront facility, will include a new assembly building, waterfront improvements, and a new shiplift system. Start of… Read More
USA-based King Ocean Services has acquired the Seacor Holdings’ Caribbean liner and logistics business – Seacor Island Lines King Ocean specialises in marine transport to the Caribbean, South and Central American markets out of its Port Everglades facilities in Fort Lauderdale. Also based in Fort Lauderdale, Seacor Island Lines serves nearly 30 destinations across the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos, transporting… Read More
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has divided its objectives and priorities for the next four years. Objectives and priorities include guaranteeing safer, more secure, and environmentally friendly shipping. Speaking at a press conference at IMO Headquarters in London on 1 February, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, outlined four strategic priorities: IMO’s work to regulate international shipping;… Read More
SAN FRANCISCO & FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TPG (NASDAQ: TPG), a leading global alternative asset management firm, announced today the appointment of Scott Lebovitz as a Partner and Head of Infrastructure for TPG Rise Climate, the firm’s dedicated climate investing platform. In this new role, Lebovitz will focus on the firm’s new strategy targeting investments in… Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2024) – The U.S. Army promoted Nashville District’s deputy commander, Maj. Todd A. Mainwaring, to the rank of lieutenant colonel Feb. 2, 2024, with Corps of Engineers officials, distinguished visitors, family, friends, and the district’s workforce present to celebrate a career milestone. Lt. Col. Robert W. Green, Nashville District commander, welcomed… Read More
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced a new chair and executive director of the state agency charged with restoring and protecting Louisiana’s withering coastline. Former state representative and Terrebonne Parish President Gordy Dove will chair the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and has been charged with restructuring how the organization runs. Glenn Ledet, who previously led… Read More
Ryder System Inc. is acquiring Cardinal Logistics in a deal that will add 2,900 power units, 3,400 drivers and 200 operating locations to its existing network. Miami-based Ryder announced the deal on Feb. 1, and said it would provide additional details during its Feb. 14 fourth-quarter earnings call. Terms of the deal were not announced, but Ryder said… Read More
On January 18th, Congress passed a second continuing resolution funding federal government operations into March. Once again, Congress chose to separate the 12 appropriations bills into two groups with the Energy & Water (E&W) Appropriations bill in the first group that expires on March 1st. The E&W Appropriations bill funds the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and includes… Read More
On 31 January 2023, Birdon America Inc. acquired Metal Shark Boats’ 32-acre shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. This acquisition brings a fully developed shipyard into Birdon’s growing portfolio of facilities throughout the US and will allow us to provide a further range of shipbuilding and repair services. The acquisition of this shipyard will ensure the successful delivery of… Read More
St. Johns Shipbuilding is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Rella as President of St. Johns Ship Building in Palatka, Florida. In his new role, Joe will lead a highly skilled team of craftsmen and professionals dedicated to the construction and repair of various types of steel and aluminum vessels. He also continues the… Read More
United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) deck cadets Ellary Boyd and Kaleb Cunningham and engine cadets Aidan Brown and Aidan Ciesluk have been awarded Crowley’s Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships. The scholarship recognizes the cadets’ success and dedication to a career in the maritime industry. The four recipients demonstrated Crowley’s values of drive, integrity… Read More