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WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the immediate designation of four new Marine Highway Projects as part of the America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP). Projects in North Carolina, Alaska, and Puerto Rico will receive these designations. They can now apply for record levels of funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law… Read More
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a record $109 billion budget on Thursday that includes $1.5 million to dredge sand that has been piling up for years at John’s Pass in Madeira Beach. “Gov. DeSantis is from Pinellas County — that really helped, because he understands this area,” said State Rep. Linda Chaney. “He understands the importance of John’s Pass and what an… Read More
Army officials recently announced a $5.3 million contract award for dredging the Rogue River at Gold Beach. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains navigation channels along the Oregon coast and dredging is an important component of keeping the Rogue River Harbor open for recreational vessels, including jet boats, fishing guides and sport fishermen. Corps… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are using western Michigan harbor dredge material to nourish and replenish Lake Michigan beaches from recent high water level erosion, including South Haven. “Nourishing beaches using shoaled sand into these harbors rather than trucking in new material is very functional and cost effective,” said Grand Haven Resident Engineer Elizabeth… Read More
On a day nearly 40 years in the making, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe, U.S. EPA – New England Region, Sen. Ed Markey, U.S. Representative Bill Keating, and local officials on the waterfront today to announce $72.7 million in federal funding to complete the cleanup of… Read More
GLLD’s Bill Hanson, SVP Government Relations & Business Development, joins a panel of experts to discuss “Delivering on a Historic Opportunity” at the Army Corps of Engineers Developing an Incredible Opportunity for New Jersey event on June 9. Source
USA-based ship tank coating manufacturer Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has won a new deal to supply two new chemical tankers being built in Turkey. APC Global Marine Manager, Captain Onur Yildirim, said its Turkish division begins work this month applying APC’s MarineLINE® coating system on the projects. The new build vessels are the 8000 DWT Basaran… Read More
After three years, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) planners finalize an environmental study for Brunswick Harbor, Ga.’s widening, expansion, operation and maintenance. Corps officials signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the study May 25. In partnership with the Georgia Ports Authority, the Corps conducted a study on… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is using harbor dredge material to shore up Lake Michigan beaches this summer. Four harbors along Lake Michigan — Holland, Grand Haven, St. Joseph and South Haven — were approved for dredging this spring and summer. Materials gathered through the process will be used to “nourish and replenish” beaches… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, invites business representatives to attend Industry Open House virtually from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7. This annual event is open to all businesses wanting to work with the Detroit District. Attendees will have the opportunity to introduce their unique capabilities to district officials, learn about… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carlyle Lake Project is preparing for another fun and safe weekend. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, boating, bike riding or other outdoor activities, Carlyle Lake offers an abundance of recreation opportunities. While participating in any outdoor activities, please keep safety in mind. This weekend, the Carlyle Lake Project will… Read More
May 31 is nationally known as Dam Safety Awareness Day, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, stresses the importance of recognizing not only the benefits provided by Jennings Randolph Lake (JRL), but also the risks of living near the dam. Since becoming operational in 1981, JRL has prevented an estimated $400 million in… Read More
The South Carolina-based 841st Transportation Battalion and Virginia-based 597th Transportation Brigade – units of the U.S. Army’s Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command – loaded approximately 750 pieces of military equipment at the Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) Blount Island Marine Terminal on May 19-20. The cargo included multiple helicopters and support equipment in support of the… Read More
Burt Moore has spent most of his life dedicated to the Savannah River. That shouldn’t be a surprise considering generations of his family have done the same. His father, uncles, and grandfather all worked with the Savannah Machine & Foundry company to build ships, including liberty ships, a type of cargo ship used during World… Read More
Mechanical dredging (strike removal) operations will begin on June 1 and continue until further notice at Steamboat, UMR Mile 503.4-503.8. Dredging will be performed seven days a week, 10.5 hours per day, from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Mariners are asked to contact the MV Rock Island or MV Davenport on channel 13, 14, 16… Read More