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HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 28, 2021– Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”) a leading specialty construction company, today announced three contract awards totaling approximately $22 million. The Company’s Marine segment has been awarded three contracts valued at a combined $22 million to perform dredging services for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in waterways… Read More
The US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Office has announced 11 new five-year, cooperative ocean observing agreements. Those agreements support the continued growth, expansion, and modernization of the USA’s climate, coastal, ocean and Great Lakes observing capabilities. In the first year, NOAA will distribute US$41 million (~€33 million) to cover… Read More
With New York City committed to 100% clean electricity by 2040 and carbon neutrality by 2050, it sees offshore wind as vital to the required shift to renewable energy from many sources. It also wants to make sure that it gets its share off the new jobs and economic activity that the offshore wind industry… Read More
NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the availability of $600 million to communities statewide through the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA), Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program, and Intermunicipal Grant (IMG) programs to fund projects to upgrade infrastructure and make communities more resilient to flooding and other impacts of climate-driven severe storms and… Read More
ORLEANS — During its warrant review for the Oct, 25 Special Town Meeting, the Orleans Select Board took steps to move forward with the town’s Nauset Beach retreat plan, along with several other big-ticket projects. The town has obtained a $1 million grant from the state to help finance the Nauset Beach retreat plan, which is estimated… Read More
FOLEY, Ala. — Neighbors have had to move and sell their homes in one Foley neighborhood due to years of flooding. Those who have agreed to stay and love their waterfront homes are hoping for action from city-state and county officials. It may be a long shot for everyone involved. “See those two lines, that… Read More
NORFOLK, Va. – Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, signed the Chief’s Report for the Florida Keys Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Study, recommending the study’s findings for authorization by Congress. “This is an important milestone for USACE, Monroe County, and approximately 155,000 permanent and seasonal residents… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected Ryan Reves as chief of the Inspection and Dam Safety Section in the Geotechnical Branch. In this role under the Engineering and Construction Division, Reves will oversee all geological and geotechnical engineering studies, investigations and project inspections pertinent to the district’s… Read More
Pakistan’s Gwadar port has brought a new dream for the region. This port is not only for Pakistan but also all regional states. Chinese Investment has accelerated the pace of aspirations in this regard. China’s multi billion dollars’ worth project “CPEC’ is linked with Gwadar port. This port creates some sort of possibilities and potentials… Read More
European transport group Samskip has broadened its Baltic operations by acquiring shortsea specialist Sea Connect. The Klaipeda-based shipping company, which will be renamed Samskip Sea Connect, offers shortsea services connecting Russia, Lithuania, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, according to the company’s release. Sea Connect operates three 1A Ice Class container vessels calling twice a week… Read More