Great Lakes operating season starts
The Great Lakes shipping season is underway after the 1,004 foot long Great Lakes bulker Edwin H. Gott made her way into the Poe Lock, kicking off the 2023 navigation season at
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Julie Jarell Gresham named Ingalls VP and chief counsel
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that Julie Jarrell Gresham has been named vice president and chief counsel of its Ingalls Shipbuilding division. She will succeed George Simmerman Jr. who will retire
Fincantieri orders mid-range Azipods for four cruise ships
ABB has secured a contract from Fincantieri to deliver a total of eight mid-range Azipod propulsion systems for four forthcoming medium-sized cruise vessels. The ships are due for delivery in 2024, 2025,
SAFE Boats unveils autonomous hydrographic survey vessel design
With its eyes on the offshore wind industry, SAFE Boats International has gained exclusive rights to build an advanced autonomous hydrographic survey vessel at its Tacoma, Wash., large-craft production facility. The innovative,
Ports America to invest $43 million in Port of Gulfport as part of new operating agreement
The Mississippi State Port Authority has entered into a long-term lease and operating agreement with Ports America, the largest terminal operator and stevedore in the U.S. The Port of Gulfport and Ports
Crowley names VP of project management for wind services
Mark Coplen has been named as vice president of project management for Crowley Wind Services. In this role, he will expand the business unit’s project management capabilities to support customers in its
Dutra wins $67.4 million dredging contract
The San Rafael, Calif., based Dutra Group has been awarded a $67,478,100 firm-fixed-price contract for dredging by hopper or mechanical dredge and potential clean-up operations. Bids were solicited via the internet with
LAC Fleet takes delivery of Mitsubishi-powered towboat
Lydia Ann Channel Fleet (LAC Fleet), Port Aransas, Texas, has partnered with Eymard Marine Construction in Harvey, La., to build a new vessel powered by two Laborde Products’ EPA Tier 3 Mitsubishi
Mississippi River Commission preps for spring high-water inspection trip
The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual spring high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, March 27- 31, 2023. The commission will host four public meetings onboard the M/V Mississippi in
GLDD books dredging awards worth a total $138.8 million
Houston-headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation [NASDAQ: GLDD] yesterday reported that it had received four major dredging awards totaling $138.8 million. The awarded work includes: The Trujillo Alto Design and Build