February 2023
On the heels of Marine Log’s annual TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) event, this issue focuses on that sector, dredging and ship repair.
dredging
Corpus Christi Ship Channel Project receives $157.3M in final phase funding
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, approved by Congress in December 2022, includes project closeout funding of $157.3 million for the Port of Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project (CIP) for the
GLDD reports red ink quarter, but sees bid market starting to gain momentum
Houston-headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, that included a
Historic low-water conditions continue to impact Mississippi River traffic
An update to this story can be found here. Impacts to navigation not seen since 1988 continue as low Mississippi River water levels linger. These impacts include barge groundings, lock closures and
Callan Marine names Maldonado VP of construction estimating
Galveston, Texas-headquartered dredging and marine construction contractor Callan Marine has appointed 25-year construction and maritime industry veteran Joey Maldonado as its new vice president of construction estimating. A 1999 Wharton College graduate,
Dredging contractors win Corps contracts worth over $164 million
It’s been a good week so far for dredging contractors with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announcing the award of several significant contracts totaling more than $164 million. Norfolk Dredging
Weeks wins $22.7 million Corps dredging contract
Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, La., has been awarded a $22,765,001 firm-fixed-price contract for removal and disposal of material within the limits of the Hopper Dredge Disposal Area Borrow Site restoration area. Bids
Callan Marine promotes two
Galveston, Texas, headquartered dredging and marine construction specialist Callan Marine, Ltd. has promoted Chris Dearing to vice president of engineering and production and Oliver Jones to vice president. Dearing has extensive experience
GLDD books more major dredging contracts
America’s largest provider of dredging services, Houston headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) reports it has received several major dredging awards totaling $107.0 million. The awarded work includes: Norfolk
Donjon wins dredging contracts worth $78.2 million
Donjon Marine Co. Inc., Hillside, N.J., has been awarded a $23,970,800 contract for maintenance dredging of Flushing Bay and Creek, Queens, N.Y. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work