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  • Great Lakes levels steadily dropping

    17 September 2006

    Water levels in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, although constantly in flux, are showing a steady decrease, experts say. Lake levels can rise or drop as much as 6 feet in only a matter of years. However, concern is increasing that the overall level of the lakes is on a decline, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported. […]

  • USA: Corps to Invite Bids for Mississippi River Rock Placement

    16 January 2014

    The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has announced a plan to invite bidders for the Mississippi River rock placement project. To complete this task, the contractor should be capable to provide marine rock placement on the Mississippi River backwater area to create environmental habitat. Under this contract, the rock closure structure will […]

  • USCG Takes Delivery of Ninth FRC ‘KATHLEEN MOORE’

    1 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. has delivered the KATHLEEN MOORE, the ninth Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the United States Coast Guard. Bollinger President, Chris Bollinger announced the successful delivery of the USCGC KATHLEEN MOORE to the 7th Coast Guard District in Key West, FL, stating,  Once again, this is another successful FRC delivery that is on […]

  • Bollinger Delivers Third Fast Response Cutter to USCG

    14 September 2012
    Business & Finance

    Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. has delivered the WILLIAM FLORES, the third Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the United States Coast Guard. The announcement was made by Bollinger executive vice president of new construction, Chris Bollinger, “We are very pleased to announce the delivery of the WILLIAM FLORES, to USCG Sector Miami. We look forward to the […]

  • USCG Medevacs Crewman from Bulker off Michigan

    4 June 2018
    Business & Finance

    A 54-year-old man was medevaced from the bulk carrier Manitowoc after experiencing severe abdominal pains.

  • Spotted: Teekay’s Shuttle Tanker Trio Named in Korea

    28 August 2017
    Business & Finance

    Video Courtesy: Teekay Teekay has held a triple naming ceremony for its new shuttle tankers at the Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) shipyard in South Korea. Beothuk Spirit, Norse Spirit and Dorset Spirit were officially christened and named on August 25. Once delivered, the shuttle tankers will be operating at Hibernia, Terra Nova, White Rose and […]

  • Detroit River Dredging Plan Unveiled

    17 March 2015
    Business & Finance

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, has introduced a plan for maintenance dredging of the Detroit River near the outlet of the Huron River at Berlin Charter Township, Michigan.  The project will require removal of approximately 96,000 cubic yards of silt, sediment and associated material from the river bottom, and disposal of dredged material at the […]

  • Funding Announced for Port Elgin

    22 May 2015
    Business & Finance

    Ben Lobb, Member of Parliament for Huron-Bruce, announced yesterday that the Government of Canada will invest in a major improvement project at Port Elgin Harbor. This funding will provide a safer and more efficient working environment for harbor users. This investment at Port Elgin Harbor will involve rehabilitation of the west pier by encapsulating the existing […]

  • UK raider chases prestige double in Sydney-Hobart

    8 December 2007

    Foreign raider Mike Slade has revealed his quest for a world-first double in two of the toughest ocean races in the world is behind the costly decision to campaign his UK maxi City Index Leopard in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart race. As Australian yacht Wild Oats chases a record-equalling third line honours win in […]

  • Cheboygan River Dredging Resumes

    21 April 2015
    Business & Finance

    The Cheboygan River dredging program is back on track after crews had to stop works on the project due to unsafe weather conditions in December, reported Cheboygan Daily Tribune. According to City Manager Tom Eustice, the contractor, Luedtke Engineering Company, has begun dredging again to complete the task. “It’s good to see them back here,” Eustice said. […]

  • Bollinger Delivers Fifth FRC to US Coast Guard

    26 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. has delivered the MARGARET NORVELL, the fifth Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the United States Coast Guard. The announcement was made by Bollinger executive vice president of new construction, Chris Bollinger: “We are very pleased to announce another successful on-time delivery to the Coast Guard. The MARGARET NORVELL was delivered to the […]

  • MNR confirms 12 offshore wind power project applications from 3 companies for Lake Huron (USA)

    25 August 2010
    Research & Development

    The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has confirmed that three companies have issued 12 offshore wind power project applications…   By Troy Patterson (lucknowsentinel) [mappress] Source: lucknowsentinel, August 25 , 2010;

  • Hercules Offshore Responds to Unrest in Nigeria

    14 May 2007

    Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) today announced that it is taking precautionary measures with its liftboat operations in Nigeria because of the current unrest arising out of the recently held local and national elections and the resulting decision of its customer, Chevron Nigeria Ltd., to temporarily cease certain operations to protect the safety of personnel. […]

  • VIDEO: Mackinac Island Dredging Program (USA)

    22 August 2013
    Business & Finance

    Mackinac Island State Harbor is one of 58 waterways around the state which received muchneeded emergency funding to dredge its marinas. Ronald Olson, Chief of DNR Parks and Recreation, stated that the state included the Island and other harbors when the Michigan Department of Natural Resources learned there would be money left over in the […]

  • USACE Awards Contract for Grand Haven and Holland Dredging (USA)

    26 March 2012

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $637,000 contract to an Upper Peninsula company to dredge harbors in Grand Haven and Holland to make way for commercial traffic,The Republic reports. As the Holland Sentinel and the Grand Haven Tribune report Friday, MCM Marine Inc. of Sault Ste. Marie landed the contract. Dredging at Grand […]

  • DEQ: Significant Achievement in St. Clair River Restoration

    23 October 2017
    Business & Finance

    The Michigan Office of the Great Lakes, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has announced a significant achievement in the restoration of the St. Clair River. Twelve projects were completed to restore habitat for fish and wildlife, DEQ said in their latest release. The projects span from the upper river to the Lake St. Clair delta […]

  • Cheboygan River Dredging About to Begin

    20 November 2014

    The Cheboygan River dredging program is scheduled to start on Monday, November 24, according to Interim Cheboygan City Manager Tom Eustice. Luedtke Engineering Company of Frankfort, Mich., will undertake this very important cleanup project which will last about two weeks, reported Cheboygan Daily Tribune. “They plan to work around the clock, weather permitting,” Eustice said. “A lot of […]

  • USA: Muxlow Supports Emergency Dredging Plan

    25 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    State Rep. Paul Muxlow announced his support and optimism at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 2013 Emergency Dredging Plan which includes more than $1.5 million of funding for Blue Water and Huron lakeshore harbors. The plan includes a proposal of Grants-in-Aid of $71,995 each for the Port Huron River Street and Fort Street […]

  • Kentish Flats Extension Becomes Fully Fledged Offshore Wind Farm

    6 June 2016

    The official inauguration of Vattenfall’s Kentish Flats Extension (KFE) offshore wind farm is being held today, with the ceremonial ribbon cut on board the MV Balmoral, 7km off Herne Bay and Whitstable.  Vattenfall is ahead on the low cost energy challenge, according to Gunnar Groebler, Vattenfall’s Vice President of Business Area Wind, who highlighted important innovation on Kentish […]

  • Offshore wind to fuel zero-emission transport in Southeast England

    18 November 2021
    Environment, Research & Development, Technology, Transition

    Wood has agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HYGEN Energy to accelerate the production of green hydrogen for decarbonising transportation in the United Kingdom. Through the MoU, Wood and HYGEN Energy will develop solutions for future hydrogen production plants across the UK, beginning with the conceptual design for the facility at Herne Bay, Kent. […]

  • Bollinger Shipyards Delivers Sixth Fast Response Cutter to USCG

    23 May 2013

    Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. has delivered the PAUL CLARK, the sixth Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the United States Coast Guard. The announcement was made by Bollinger executive vice president of new construction, Chris Bollinger, “We are very pleased to announce another successful on-time and on-budget FRC delivery to the Coast Guard. The PAUL CLARK was […]

  • Clipper 05-06: Clipper Reunited – 10 Years

    18 June 2006

    In 1996 the first Clipper Round the World Yacht Race sailed away from Plymouth – ten years, over 1,500 people, 4 and a half races, 35 weddings and two fleets of fantastic racing yachts later, we would like to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Clipper with all our crew. We now have more information […]

  • Norway: Kvaerner Announces First Quarter Results 2013

    7 May 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Kvaerner reported operating revenues of NOK 2 907 million in the first quarter 2013. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to NOK 103 million, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 3.5 percent. At the end of the quarter, the order backlog totalled a record-high NOK 31.6 billion, including incorporated joint ventures. “Our […]

  • Turkish Cargo Ship Arrested in Italy

    11 November 2015

    Turkish-flagged general cargo ship Ahmet Akgul was arrested in the port Torre Annunziata, Italy, on November 9 due to an outstanding debt worth USD 300,000. The arrest was ordered by local district court on behalf of an American bunkering company for unpaid bunkering services, local media reports said. The court has scheduled a hearing for […]

  • PHOTO: Teekay’s new shuttle tanker for Canadian offshore oil

    26 October 2017

    Teekay Offshore has taken delivery of the first Heritage Class shuttle tankers to be used to ship oil from Canada’s Atlantic Ocean offshore oil installations. The vessel Beothuk Spirit will be followed by Norse Spirit tanker slated for delivery in the first half of November 2017, followed by Dorset Spirit in early-2018. According to Teekay, the […]