(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
Trump Appointees Confirmed to Key Cabinet Positions. On January 25, the U.S. Senate voted 59-34 to confirm South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, the department that oversees the U.S. Coast Guard. The Senate voted 77-22 to confirm Sean Duffy, the former U.S. representative for Wisconsin’s 7th District, as Secretary of Transportation on… Read More
Last month, a group gathered in a conference room beneath the Marriott Marquis hotel in Washington D.C. They were there to discuss a question that’s relevant to all coastal residents: We know climate change is causing sea level to rise, but just how much will the water go up? The discussion was one small part… Read More
WCI is thrilled to announce a promotion within our team. Please help us congratulate Jen Armstrong on her new role of Vice President, Government Relations! Of the promotion, WCI President/CEO Tracy Zea said, “Jen has been an integral part of WCI’s legislative work on WRDA, appropriations, and our work with the Corps of Engineers, where… Read More