In the dredging and marine construction industry, millions can be lost in a single wrong equipment purchase or lease. Yet, many companies skip a critical step: pre-purchase equipment audit and condition surveys. As a team of seasoned marine surveyors and equipment engineers, we specialize in Pre-Purchase and Pre-Lease Equipment Audits for: Cutter Suction Dredgers (CSD)… Read More
Maine Maritime Academy in Castine has named a new president, after its previous president abruptly resigned in late May 2024. According to a Wednesday press release, Craig Johnson, a 1991 graduate of the school, will take over the mantle after serving as interim president since June 2024. Former president Jerald Paul, a 1989 graduate of… Read More
On Wednesday, 19 March 2025, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (NASDAQ: GLDD) presented at the Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference, showcasing a robust financial year in 2024 while addressing future challenges and opportunities. CFO Scott Kornblau highlighted the company’s second-highest EBITDA in history and a substantial backlog, while also addressing concerns over shipbuilding incentives and market… Read More
As summer fades into fall, Chinook salmon, pink salmon, and steelhead make their way back to the Dungeness River to spawn. Unfortunately, their journey isn’t easy. By mid- to late August, water levels drop, making passage difficult and threatening both the salmon and the communities that rely on the river. For years, Dungeness irrigators and… Read More
Shares of Australian shipbuilder Austal Ltd. climbed after a unit of Hanwha Aerospace Co. became a substantial shareholder of the US Navy contractor, as South Korea’s top defense firm attempts to bolster its foothold in America. Austal’s stock closed 7.6% higher in Sydney on Tuesday after a subsidiary of Hanwha acquired a 9.9% stake in… Read More
Boston, MA – ShipIn Systems, a global leader in maritime AI technology has today announced the appointment of Daniela Krispin as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over 20 years of experience leading R&D teams in both startup and corporate environments, Krispin brings a wealth of expertise in developing SaaS products and highly scalable AI-driven systems…. Read More
HOUSTON — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $50 million of its common stock. “Our business… Read More
RESERVE, LA – After 13 years with DSC Dredge (DSC), we are proud to announce the promotion of Stephen McMahon from Product Support Manager to Vice President of Product Support. His succession follows the retirement of John “Sonny” Lightsey, who dedicated over 29 years to DSC, leaving a lasting legacy within the company. Stephen’s journey… Read More
RESERVE, LOUISIANA – As the new year begins, DSC Dredge (DSC) is pleased to announce that Greg Stahel has joined their leadership team as Director of Manufacturing. In this role, Greg reports to Nicky Giarratano, DSC’s Vice President of Manufacturing, and bring a wealth of leadership experience across multiple industries to further strengthen DSC’s operations. Greg Stahel brings an impressive… Read More
The project encompassed the engineering, fabrication, and delivery of a booster station. This booster station, designed for both land and floating operations, functions as a secondary booster, enabling the dredge Goetz to achieve pumping distances exceeding 15,000 feet. We developed a fully independent booster station capable of being operated remotely and providing vital data to… Read More
Ocean Update On February 1, the Network of the Future, our new East-West network, has begun the phase in process via the Cape of Good Hope as previously announced. Since the start, we have seen good performance on the schedule reliability of the vessels. We are on track to have every vessel phased in as… Read More
By Peter Bowe, Publisher Louisiana’s coastline is disappearing at an alarming rate, threatening communities, industries, and ecosystems. Senator Bill Cassidy has been a steadfast advocate for coastal protection and restoration, using legislation, funding initiatives, and public advocacy to combat land loss and strengthen resilience. DredgeWire (DW) Publisher Peter Bowe recently had the opportunity to sit… Read More
The Port of Los Angeles has appointed Stephanie Magnien Rockwell as Chief of Staff to the Executive Director. In this position, Magnien Rockwell will manage special projects, act on executive and administrative matters, provide executive-level staff support and represent the Port before City of Los Angeles officials and other stakeholders. The Port’s Internal Audit Division… Read More
BURLINGTON, IOWA (March 11, 2025) – Brennan Marine, Inc. (BMI), a leading provider of harbor management and fleeting services, has expanded its presence on the Upper Mississippi River with the acquisition of Matteson Marine Service, Inc. assets. This strategic acquisition strengthens BMI’s capabilities along a key stretch of the waterway. Matteson Marine has been a… Read More
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