National Energy Corporation (NEC), a subsidiary of the state-owned National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago, has taken delivery of a new Damen ASD Tug 2811. NEC has opted to have installed a Class certified Damen Marine NOx Reduction System to make it IMO Tier III compliant. While this is not a requirement in the Caribbean… Read More
The government has directed the ministry of maritime affairs to make arrangements for creating indigenous capabilities needed to undertake regular maintenance and dredging of ports and fishing harbours to avoid penalties from international shipping lines and other economic losses arising out of non-availability of space for large ships and long waiting hours for smaller cargo… Read More
Dubai International Boat Show 2023 is underway at the Middle East’s largest superyacht marina, Dubai Harbour, showcasing the most cutting-edge technologies in the marine industry. As one of the most prestigious events in the global boating calendar, the show attracts leading brands and industry leaders worldwide to unveil the latest products, designs, and technological advancements driving… Read More
Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Oregon, is awarded a $7,897,103 firm-fixed-price modification to previously-awarded contract N4523A22C0552 for out of scope repair and replacement of structural decking in support of the USS John Paul Jones 2C1 docking selected restricted availability. Work will be performed in Seattle, Washington, and is expected to be completed by November 2023. Fiscal… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is receiving $37 million in the Fiscal Year 2023 Work Plan for operations and maintenance (O&M) of Detroit District river and harbor projects, $67 million for construction projects and $370 thousand to conduct investigations.The FY23 Work Plan funding is in addition to the $127 million in the… Read More
A district commander doesn’t often become the division commander in the same region. In the summer of 2022, Brig. Gen. Daniel H. Hibner, made this scenario a reality by becoming the new South Atlantic Division commander. “I’m so glad to be back in the SAD footprint,” Hibner said. “I am familiar with most of the… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2023 Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program Feb. 27. In the FY23 Work Plan, Fort Worth District’s Modified Central City project received $20M to continue the design of the project, which will include completing the Clear Fork, Trinity Point, and Tarrant… Read More
Today, at the Our Ocean Conference in Panama, the EU is confirming its strong engagement for international ocean governance by announcing 39 commitments for action for the year 2023. These actions will be funded by €816.5 million. This is one of the biggest amounts ever announced by the EU since the start of the Our Ocean conferences in 2014…. Read More
Imagine living in a low-lying neighborhood so flood-prone that you have to worry about barricading your home with sandbags and fleeing for higher ground every time there’s a tropical storm – or even just really heavy rainfall – headed your way. For many decades, that’s been the anxiety-filled reality for thousands of people who live… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met on Tuesday, February 21. Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting with the news that dredging of Segment 1A of Project 11, the Houston Ship Channel expansion and deepening program, was completed on February 1. Port Houston anticipates the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will… Read More