Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has launched construction on a groundbreaking medium class hopper dredge for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), marking the agency’s first deep draft hopper dredge…
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ESG cuts steel for new USACE medium class hopper dredge
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG), Panama City, Fla., has officially begun construction on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) new medium class hopper dredge with a ceremonial steel-cutting event. The milestone marks the start of a historic acquisition for the Corps, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining safe and navigable waterways. The event was attended by USACE Headquarters, North Atlantic Division, Marine Design Center, and Philadelphia District leadership as well as Royal...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/esg-cuts-steel-for-new-usace-medium-class-hopper-dredge/
European dredging sector challenged by Chinese competition
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This is evident from the new report “Future Scenarios and Strategies for the Dredging Sector in the Netherlands and Belgium”, an initiative by trade association NMT-IRO and Erasmus University … |
https://maritime-professionals.com/european-dredging-sector-challenged-by-chinese-competition/
Dutra Group awards dredge contract to Eastern Shipbuilding
San Rafael, Calif.-based The Dutra Group announced March 21 the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464-cubic-yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge (TSHD) the Adele at Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc.
The Adele will be constructed at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton and Port St. Joe, Fla., facilities. Delivery is scheduled for late 2028. The Adele will join The Dutra Group’s 9,870-cubic-yard TSHD Stuyvesant serving our nation’s essential waterways.
The Dutra...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/dutra-group-awards-dredge-contract-to-eastern-shipbuilding/
James McNally named new Manson president and CEO
Seattle, Wash.-headquarteredManson Construction Co. has named James (Jim) McNally its president and CEO. McNally, previously Manson’s executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO), succeeds John Holmes, who has retired after a 48-year career at the company and remains on its board.
“The board of directors unanimously approves of Mr. McNally taking the reins of Manson due to his excellent performance as COO and his long-time industry experience,” said Frederick Paup, Manson chairman...
https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/dredging/james-mcnally-named-new-manson-president-and-ceo/
NMDC signs up seven dredges for Wärtsilä lifecycle agreement
Wärtsilä has signed a five-year lifecycle agreement https://www.marinelog.com/?s=%22lifecycle+agreement%22with Abu Dhabi, UAE-headquartered NMDC Group (NMDC), one of the largest dredging and marine contractors in the Middle East.
This comprehensive agreement covers seven of NMDC’s dredges, with the potential to expand this to additional vessels in the future. The scope includes a customized maintenance program for the engine and propulsion equipment onboard the vessels, as well as digital...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/nmdc-signs-up-seven-dredges-for-wartsila-lifecycle-agreement/
GLDD ended 2024 with $1.2 billion dredging backlog
“Great Lakes had an outstanding 2024, with strong project performance and exceptional financial results,” said Lasse Petterson, president and CEO of Houston-headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq: GLDD), as the company reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.
Fourth quarter 2024 highlights
Revenue was $202.8 million
Total operating income was $30.0 million
Net income was $19.7 million
Adjusted EBITDA was $40.2 million
Full year 2024...
https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/dredging/gldd-ended-2024-with-1-2-billion-dredging-backlog/
Edward Maritime launches the Raptor 2 push vessel
Earlier this month, Edward Maritime, a shipbuilding and repair company that provides steel fabrication services to the Eastern Seaboard and the Gulf Coast, announced the launch and rebranding of its Raptor 2 vessel as the Lydia E. The compact and versatile push vessel is currently at Wyman & Simpson Inc. in Richmond, Maine.
“The Lydia E is currently on standby, ready for its first assignment,” said company president Edward McDonald. “We have made significant upgrades, including a revamped fuel...
https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/edward-maritime-launches-the-raptor-2-push-vessel/
Mobile Engineer District update on Mobile Harbor project
Since 2020, the Mobile Engineer District Mobile Harbor Project, and its partners have sought to deepen and widen the Mobile Harbor Channel by five feet from the Gulf of Mexico through Mobile Bay and into Mobile Harbor. The entrance channel through the Gulf is being deepened from 45 feet to 50 feet.
Additionally, the southern portion of the Bay channel is being widened by 100 feet for 3 miles to accommodate two-way traffic. Two bends are being eased to facilitate more efficient navigation from...
https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/mobile-engineer-district-update-on-mobile-harbor-project/
Cashman Dredging wins $18.4M USACE contract
Quincy, Mass. – headquartered Cashman Dredging & Marine Contracting Co. LLC has been awarded an $18,495,200 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 17, 2025.
Fiscal 2021-2025 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $18,495,200 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville, Fla., is the...
https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/dredging/cashman-dredging-wins-18-4m-usace-contract/