February 2023 issue of Marine Log

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.

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 (Great Lakes Dredge) CEO Lasse Petterson

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

Mississippi River low water levels continue to be of concern

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

New Callan Marine VP

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,

USACE St. Paul District to close 4 locks and dams

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

USACE St. Paul District to close 4 locks and dams

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

Two executives promoted by dredging company

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

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock gets dredging awards

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 has booked another dredging contract

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

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