VICKSBURG, Miss.— A new commander joined the leadership of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). ERDC welcomed Lt. Col. Joshua Haynes as its 13th commander during the Change of Command Ceremony on July 15, in the ERDC Headquarters Building. Haynes replaces outgoing Commander Col. Dr. Christian Patterson, who leaves ERDC after six years… Read More
Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) has completed the sale of its Naval Propulsors business to Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD). The sale, announced on September 19, 2024, comprises the naval propulsors units in Pascagoula, Mississippi and Walpole, Massachusetts, in the United States. The sale of the company’s Naval Handling business (also to FMD), located in Peterborough,… Read More
Caterpillar has reached a major milestone in its autonomous haulage system (AHS), hauling one million tons of aggregate with its self-driving trucks. The milestone was reached as part of a collaboration with Luck Stone’s Bull Run Quarry in Virginia, demonstrating the worth of Caterpillar’s AHS solution. The collaboration aims to prove the effectiveness of autonomous… Read More
HOUSTON, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott International, Ltd today announced the appointments of Michael Martino, co-founder and principal of Mason Capital Management, LLC (Mason), and Farhad Nanji, co-founder of MFN Partners, LP, to the company’s Board of Directors effective August 15, 2025. The company also announced the appointment of Michael McKelvy, President and CEO of McDermott, as… Read More
The Board of the Eastern Chapter of WEDA invites you to submit an abstract for a technical presentation at our Fall 2025 conference. The meeting be will held at the Double Tree by Hilton outside of Portland, ME, from October 14-16, 2025. Book your room and register for the event to ensure your space as… Read More
LOS ANGELES — Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, today announced that Greg Spotts has joined the organization’s Mobility leadership team to expand its presence and impact in the Seattle area and California. Spotts’s appointment as West Coast Client Support Leader is a strategic move to enhance sustainable transportation… Read More
Expansion of executive team aims to strengthen customer collaboration, empower employees, and drive revenue growth Benicia, CALIF – RIX Industries, a recognized leader in advanced gas compression and generation technologies, today announced the appointment of Dana Otterson James as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. A proven force within RIX, Dana steps into the… Read More
The Trump administration’s early ambition to revitalise US shipbuilding appears to be losing momentum, following the departure of Ian Bennitt, the White House National Security Council’s (NSC) senior director for maritime and industrial capacity. Bennitt’s exit, alongside that of NSC chief of staff Brian McCormack, underscores a broader hollowing out of the council’s maritime policy… Read More
Carmeuse Americas acquired Crandell Brothers Trucking, a family-owned business that maintains sand and gravel operations around Lansing, Michigan. According to Carmeuse, Crandell has a fleet of 40 gravel trains that serve large industrial and commercial road projects, as well as smaller residential jobs. Additionally, Carmeuse says Crandell has a trucking service that complements its business. “We are… Read More
As the maritime industry grapples with a nationwide shortage of licensed deck officers, the need for innovative workforce development solutions has never been greater. The Maritime Apprenticeship Program (MAP) from the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) offers a fast, practical pathway into maritime careers, addressing critical gaps in the workforce while creating life-changing opportunities for new… Read More
Crowley’s newest, LNG-powered containership Tiscapa began its inaugural service today, adding faster, bigger options for timely ocean cargo transport around the U.S., Caribbean and Central America. Like its sister ships in the Avance Class, Tiscapa features container capacity for 1,400 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units), including 300 refrigerated units. This ship was specifically designed to quickly… Read More
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced yesterday the partial termination of a contract with Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) for two Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs), citing significant delays and cost concerns. “This Administration is unwavering in its commitment to the American taxpayer and to a strong, ready Coast Guard,” said a Senior Homeland Security… Read More
In a Change of Command Ceremony held on July 11, at the Crosstown Concourse Theater in Memphis, Col. John L. Morrow assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District. Mississippi Valley Division Commander and Mississippi River Commission President Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples presided over the ceremony. The change of command ceremony… Read More
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is defending the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate wind and solar subsidies as part of a broader tax cut package, arguing that renewable energy sources actually make electricity more expensive rather than cheaper. Mr. Wright, a former fracking executive, contends that intermittent renewables create costly inefficiencies in the electrical grid system…. Read More
CHARLESTON, SC — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District welcomed its 91st commander today at a change of command ceremony. Lieutenant Colonel Todd Mainwaring assumed command from Major Patrick Ripton during a ceremony officiated by Brigadier General Zachary Miller, commanding general, South Atlantic Division, USACE. Lt. Col. Mainwaring brings more than 18 years of military… Read More