Inland and Coastal

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/

Manson awarded $188.8M USACE dredging contract

Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Wash., has been awarded an $18,815,000 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Work will be performed in Ventura, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 1, 2026.

Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Ventura, California, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 1, 2026. Fiscal 2025 civil construction funds in the amount of $18,815,000 were obligated at the time of the award.

The Los Angeles...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/dredging/manson-awarded-188-8m-usace-dredging-contract/

MARAD awards $4.85M in Marine Highway Program grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today awarded $4.85 million in United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) grants to five marine highway The funding, which is sharply down on some previous years, aims to enhance the movement of goods along waterways while expanding existing waterborne freight services in Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Washington, and West Virginia.
“The Biden-Harris administration’s investments in the United States Marine Highway Program are...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/marad-awards-4-85m-in-marine-highway-program-grants/

VIDEO: Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime speak

The inaugural Top Women in Maritime Celebration, hosted by Marine Log, made its mark by shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of women in a field long dominated by men. Now, the inspiring event is available for everyone to see, as the full video of the celebration can be viewed online (see below).

The event, which took place at the World War II Museum in New Orleans, La., on November 11, brought together leaders from across the maritime sector to recognize and honor the trailblazing...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/video-marine-logs-top-women-in-maritime-speak/

Maritime Partners secures new $750M “warehouse” financing facility

Metairie, La.- headquartered Maritime Partners LLC reports that it has successfully closed on a $750 million, first-of-its-kind warehouse facility, which will be collateralized by three wholly owned business lines within one of its managed funds, with a syndicate of lenders led by ATLAS SP Partners.

The initial collateralized portfolio includes Jones Act tankers, U.S. flagged tankers and other vessels for use in coastal and international trade, and in the future will include an additional fleet...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/maritime-partners-secures-new-750m-warehouse-financing-facility/

Silverback Marine wins DoD contract for its truckable tug

Silverback Marine truckable tug

Tacoma, Wash.-based aluminum workboat specialist Silverback Marine reports that, in partnership with Darley Defense, it has been awarded a multimillion-dollar Department of Defense contract for its new OX series truckable tractor tug. Silverback did not disclose the specific value of the contract or the number of truckable tugs it covers. It says the specific DoD department involved will be disclosed when the first vessel is delivered, scheduled for late 2025.

EBDG partners with Silverback...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/silverback-marine-wins-dod-contract-for-its-truckable-tug/

Maritime shows up for inaugural Top Women in Maritime Celebration

Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime Celebration award event, held November 11 at the World War II Museum in New Orleans, La., exceeded expectations with over 225 attendees coming together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of women in the maritime industry. This year’s event highlighted the growing influence and leadership of women across all sectors of the maritime world, and the atmosphere was filled with a sense of inspiration and camaraderie.

From Left to Right: Christina Liviakis...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/maritime-shows-up-for-inaugural-top-women-in-maritime-celebration/

Birdon America selects Schottel solutions for WCC program

Birdon America selected propulsion unit

Spay, Germany-headquartered propulsion specialist Schottel has been chosen by Birdon America to supply key components for the up to 27 U.S. Coast Guard Waterways Commerce Cutters (WCC) for which it is prime contractor. The two Birdon-designed variants of the cutters will be built at its recently acquired Bayou La Batre shipyard. It is expected to construct sixteen River Buoy Tenders (WLR) and eleven Inland Construction Tenders (WLIC). Up to four cutters are expected to be delivered annually...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/birdon-america-selects-schottel-solutions-for-wcc-program/

Karl Senner LLC and Steerprop in new partnership agreement

Kenner, La.-based Karl Senner LLC has reached an agreement with Rauma, Finland-headquartered propulsion specialist Steerprop that appoints Karl Senner LLC as the Steerprop reseller throughout the U.S. for the inland waterways, and an authorized non-exclusive parts and service provider for products sold by Karl Senner.

The two companies have a longstanding relationship that goes back for over 20 years. Karl Senner LLC sold the first Steerprop units in the Americas in the year 2000 and has since...

https://www.marinelog.com/uncategorized/karl-senner-llc-and-steerprop-in-new-partnership-agreement/

New State Road 249 bridge will double ocean cargo capacity at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor

State and local officials yesterday celebrated the opening of a new highway bridge that will double ocean cargo capacity at Indiana’s Lake Michigan port, Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. The new State Road 249 bridge will open Nov. 6, marking a key milestone in Indiana DOT’s $35.4 million multi-year project to double capacity on the only public roadway linking Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor and the Greater Chicago/Northern Indiana market.

“State Road 249 is vital to the safe and expedited movement...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/new-state-road-249-bridge-will-double-ocean-cargo-capacity-at-ports-of-indiana-burns-harbor/

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