USACE awards $97.9 million dredging contract for Corpus Christi Ship Channel improvement project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has awarded a $97.9 million construction contract to Galveston, Texas, headquartered Callan Marine Ltd. to complete the second phase of the four-phase Corpus Christi Ship

Middle River Marine to expand Illinois River fleeting space

Mokena, Ill., based Middle River Marine reports that it recently received permitting from the US Army Corp of Engineers, Rock Island District to add an additional 100 plus fleeting spaces on the

Boskalis acquires Ardent Americas

Papendrecht, Netherlands, headquartered Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) reports that it has acquired maritime emergency response specialist Ardent Americas LLC. Ardent Americas is a leading provider of OPA90-mandated marine emergency response services

Crowley develops concept for rapid response medical support barge

Crowley Maritime Corp. has developed design and operations capabilities for rapid response medical support barges to serve government and commercial providers delivering aid related the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Based on Crowley’s

Seatronx launches sunlight-readable river radar display

Las Vegas, Nev., based Seatronx, has launched a sunlight-readable river radar display designed for river-based commercial vessels. The Seatronx RRD-19T features a 19-inch display with portrait orientation designed specifically for river radar

Carboline offers free online coatings education classes

St. Louis, Mo., headquartered coatings specialist Carboline is offering a series of free online trainings. The company has always been committed to advancing education in thecorrosion industry and says it wants to

Marine Log launches Digital Marketplace Directory to keep businesses connected

With industry implementing temporary, staggered office schedules and remote work policies, there is a need to make sure your brand still maintains a strong presence in front of Vessel Owners and Operators,

Kirby closes acquisition of Savage inland barge fleet

Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) reports that it has completed the acquisition of Savage Inland Marine’s inland barge fleet. The total consideration paid was approximately $278 million and was financed with additional

USCG is to crack down on small passenger vessel fire safety

USCG gives guidance on who is a “marine critical infrastructure worker”

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB 11-20) intended to help state and local officials identify essential marine critical infrastructure workers. The MSIB notes that the uninterrupted

Kongsberg rolls out remote targeted training

Kongsberg Maritime has announced an integrated strategy to deliver remote, targeted training for its customers. Providing the training through digital platforms reduces travel, cost, time away from home and climate footprint. Three

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