New Lock at the Soo construction begins
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) reports the New Lock at the Soo project at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., is on schedule as construction resumes on phase one and is initiated
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Great Lakes Dredge wins Boston Harbor contract
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company has been awarded a $61,788,000 firm-fixed-price contract for rock blasting, removal and dredging in Boston Harbor. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work
Thoma-Sea awarded $15.7 million Driftmaster replacement contract
Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC, Lockport, La., has been awarded a $15,778,147 firm-fixed-price contract to acquire a new diesel electric-hybrid vessel for the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Weeks wins $24 million Mobile Harbor dredging award
Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, La., has been awarded a $24,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract to furnish all the equipment, materials, supplies, and manpower necessary to perform dredging of the Mobile Harbor Navigation Project. Bids
Multiple dredges at work on Mississippi River channel deepening
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is making good progress continues working on the historic project to deepen the Mississippi River Ship Channel (MRSC) to 50 feet. The project kicked off
MacGregor to supply key systems for new USACE mat sinking unit
MacGregor has secured an order from SIA Solutions LLC to deliver 36 traction winch systems, 72 storage reel brakes and electrical control systems to the specialized concrete mat sinking unit, Armor 1,
USACE awards $8.9 million deck barge contract
Sterling Shipyard LP, Port Naches, Texas, has been awarded an $8,980,400 firm-fixed-price contract for services to build, test, and deliver a new deck barge that will be paired with a government purchased
Port of Houston awarded $19.5 million for Ship Channel expansion
The Port of Houston yesterday received notification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that it has been awarded a “new start” designation and $19.5 million in federal funds to begin
Great Lakes Dredge books contracts worth over $60 million
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) today reported the receipt of several major dredging awards totaling $60.9 million that will be included in the company’s year-end 2020 backlog number. The awarded
Michigan and Illinois agree to advance invasive carp prevention project
The governors of Illinois and Michigan have agreed to work jointly to protect the Great Lakes from invasive Asian carp species. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker have announced