The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District commemorated 149 years of service to the nation and recognized distinguished personnel service with Founder’s Day at district headquarters on Aug. 18. Vicksburg District Commander Col. Christopher Klein recognized 154 employees with five to 45 years of service. This year’s special recognition award ceremony included civil… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will place South Haven harbor dredge material near-shore to nourish South Beach starting next week. Sampling results confirm the proposed outer harbor dredge material is suitable for beneficial reuse as nourishment material. About 18,000 cubic yards of material from the federal navigation channel will be placed south of the… Read More
Grunley Construction was awarded $100M contract for design-bid-build construction support of the Raven Rock Mountain Complex. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 16, 2027. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the contracting activity. Source
Alabama-based Silver Ships Inc. recently delivered a 49-foot marine surveying vessel that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will use to hydrographically map the mouth of the Mississippi River. Christened the Tobin, it is the largest marine surveying vessel of its series and will work out of the USACE Venice Sub Office in Venice, Louisiana. Silver Ships custom… Read More
Dredging is underway this week in the St. Joseph harbor and will move on to South Haven next week. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil engineer Christopher Schropp tells us King Company of Holland has been hired to handle the dredging. He notes the Army Corps regularly dredges commercial harbors, like in St. Joe, but… Read More
Whether or not to dredge Blue Hill’s inner harbor has long been a “will they, won’t they” situation. Now it’s time once again for the town to make its move. Or not. The Army Corps of Engineers held a public hearing about the proposed dredge via Zoom with members of the Blue Hill Select Board… Read More
Falcon Lake is about to undergo a major makeover, as equipment needed to dredge the lake has been secured and will be arriving as early as next week. The machinery will be able to begin the sediment-removal process, intended to increase the lake’s capacity while helping restore its natural habitat. Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced… Read More
“This project will destroy corals and threaten communities and deepen the island’s dangerous dependence on fossil fuels,” an attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity said. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S government, accusing it of endangering wildlife and humans as it prepares to… Read More
Donjon Marine Co. Inc., Hillside, New Jersey, was awarded a $54,337,750 firm-fixed-price contract for dredging of Newark Bay. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Newark, New Jersey, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 24, 2023. Fiscal 2022 civil construction funds in the amount of $54,337,750 were… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is seeking volunteers to help clean up around Richard B. Russell Lake in recognition of National Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Scout groups, civic organizations, church groups, schools, sport clubs, businesses, and families can volunteer to help keep the lake in its natural state of beauty, by… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces a 30-day public comment period for the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed construction of a 5-mile-long seepage barrier wall in the L-357W levee at the 8.5 Square Mile Area (8.5 SMA), Miami-Dade County, Florida. The Corps… Read More
Matthew Prieksat assumed duties as the new district counsel for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District in April. In this role, he serves as the chief legal advisor to the commander as well as other senior leaders and staff, while operating as a member of the organization’s corporate board. He oversees the… Read More
Fincantieri Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, Wis., has been awarded a $39,414,122 contract modification that exercises an option for fiscal 2022 engineering and class support requirements in support of detail design and construction of the Constellation-class guided-missile frigate. Work will be performed in Marinette, Wisconsin (30%); Newport News, Virginia (25%); New York, New York (10%); Columbia,… Read More
Crowley Government Services Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., has been awarded a $66,167,978 firm-fixed-price contract for the operation and maintenance of six government-owned Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) vessels. The contract was competitively procured with six offers received. Work will be performed worldwide, with an expected completion date of Sept. 30, 2027. The maximum dollar value, including the… Read More
Crowley has been selected by Senesco Marine to provide design verification and production packaging for a hybrid-electric passenger vehicle ferry for Casco Bay Lines of Portland, Maine. As part of an elite project team, Crowley brings expansive capabilities in sustainable, emissions-reducing design and construction services. Under the contract, Crowley will use its development experience in… Read More