Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project included in proposed FY23 budget

The Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project was included in President Joe Biden’s proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget released yesterday under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Coastal Navigation Construction category. 

The president’s recommended funding targeted project closeout appropriations of $157.3 million. Once approved by Congress, the appropriation would complete the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project, rendering it the most improved ship channel in the entire...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/corpus-christi-ship-channel-improvement-project-included-in-proposed-fy23-budget/

Callan Marine to add another new dredge

Galveston, Texas, headquartered Callan Marine continues to expand its fleet. In May last year, it took delivery of the 32-inch cutter suction dredge General MacArthur. Then, In July last year, it reported that construction was underway on a new 28-inch dredge, the General Bradley. Today, the company reports that another new dredge, an 18-inch cutter suction dredge to be named the General Marshall, will join the Callan’s fleet in 2022.

At 194 feet in length and 41 feet wide, the General Marshall...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/dredging/callan-marine-to-add-another-new-dredge/