Port of Corpus Christi Promotes CFO Kent Britton to CEO
the ongoing dredging of the port's ship channel to bring in larger oil tankers to its docks.In July, the port completed Phase 2 of the four-phase project. The third phase is planned be completed in 2023, and the fourth and final phase is out for bid, expected to be awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by October 2023.(Reporting by Arathy Somasekhar in Houston; Editing by Sharon Singleton
Great Lakes Announces New Leadership Appointments
, Johanson was the Senior Vice President, Gulf Region, for the company. He has previously served as Vice President and Hydraulic Division Manager, and served as Vice President, Project Director of Charleston Deepening Projects, which included the largest dredging contract ever awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He joined the company in 1994 as a field engineer and has held positions of increasing responsibility in project management. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and an MBA – finance specialization from the
BOEM Taps Doug Boren to Lead Pacific Office
for potential renewable energy leasing in federal waters off California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii. His team also initiated marine minerals and conventional energy assessments and managed existing oil and gas leases offshore California.Prior to BOEM, Boren held positions with the Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy.Boren holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, with an emphasis in marine biology, from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. He is a combat wounded veteran who served our nation as a
Sea Machines Promotes Bourque
.S. Department of Defense to engineer, build and demonstrate ready-to-deploy kits that enable autonomous, self-propelled operation of barges to land and replenish military aircraft. He also led the establishing of our relationship with the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, both of which are implementing and evaluating the SM300 autonomy system.”Sea Machines’ SM Series of products, which includes both the SM200 and SM300, provides marine operators remote, task-driven, computer-guided vessel control, bringing advanced autonomy within reach for small-
New Site Hosts Corps’ Hydrographic Survey Training
What do hydrographic surveys ― the scientific measurement and description of physical features at the bottom of bodies of water ― have to do with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and marine construction? In a word, plenty.Francis Postiglione, chief of the New York District's Survey Section, Operation's Division, said, "Surveying is at the root of all projects in coastal and inland waterways," adding, "Surveying also plays a large role during the bidding process and awarding of contracts, especially with estimating costs."Importance of SurveysHydrographic surveys are important
US Dredging Invests in American Workers, Safe Navigation Channels
in the construction of the vessel. “Weeks works hard to identify and understand growing markets in the U.S. and is constantly evaluating new opportunities to meet new demand,” said Eric Ellefsen, Weeks’ Executive Vice President. “We are particularly attentive to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ program, and have been pleased by the strong growth in our second home, Louisiana, as the state fights coastal erosion and the loss of valuable wildlife habitat.” The construction of the new build ATB hopper dredge ELLIS ISLAND and tug DOUGLAS B. MACKIE took place in Panama
Who Works the Rivers: Inland Waterways Career Fair
, Coast Guard Saint Louis Greater Area, Crounse Corporation, Ingram Barge Company, Marquette Transportation, McNational Inc., Newt Marine, Seamen’s Church Institute, St. Louis – Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council, TPG Marine, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – St. Louis District, ST. Louis Admirals R/C Model Boat Club, Americas Central Port, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Mountwest Maritime Academy, Aquarius Marine LLC... Tulsa Port of Catoosa, Heartland Barge, J.F. Brennan Marine
Go Ahead for Brownsville Ship Channel Deepening
, authorizing the Brownsville Ship Channel deepening project, making it eligible for federal funding, as announced by the Port of Brownsville. The Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project was one of 28 water infrastructure projects nationwide included in the WRDA and submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to Congress for approval. The project calls for the Port of Brownsville channel to be deepened to 52 feet from its current design depth of 42 feet. When complete, the Port of Brownsville will become one of the deepest ports in the Gulf of Mexico. “The deepening of
Mott MacDonald Hires Director of Federal Programs
Mott MacDonald has appointed Major General John Peabodyas Senior Vice President and Director of Federal Programs, based in the firm’s Arlington, Va. office. Peabody, who retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after 10 years in 2015, commanded three different corps divisions. As Deputy Commanding General for civil and emergency operations, he was responsible for an annual program with a budget of $6 billion. During this time, Peabody oversaw 23,000 military and civilian professionals who undertook research and development and who planned, designed, built, operated, and maintained
Herbert Joins Phoenix International
; Prior to joining Phoenix, Herbert worked as a Business Development Manager for Marine Sonic Technology Ltd., Reson Inc., and IxBlue. Clients included AUV builders, Hydrographic Survey Companies, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Army Corps of Engineers. He also took part in marketing, training, product development, and management of international sales representatives. Some highlights from these roles include conducting side scan sonar training to the Brigade Fluvial de Paris on the Seine and assisting The Bent Prop Project with WWII aircraft
Sonardyne Appoints Global Business Manager for Oceanography
National Oceanography Center (NOC). West’s early career as a hydrographic surveyor included a posting to the U.S. Naval Oceanography Office, and culminated as Charge Surveyor in the ice patrol ship, HMS Endurance. He then moved to Fugro as Project Manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers airborne laser hydrographic survey system. At NOC, Geraint held a variety of positions, initially managing operational and technical support to the seagoing research program, and then as Director of National Marine Facilities, with strategic leadership for the U.K. marine science community&rsquo
Great Lakes Freeze Cost Economy $705m, 3,800 Jobs
of 2013/2014 was particularly harsh, but warned that there are very few options for customers needing cargo that is blocked by ice. “The reason so many steel mills and powerplants are located on the waterfront is so they can benefit from the efficiencies of waterborne commerce. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has estimated that Great Lakes shipping annually saves its customers $3.6 billion compared to the next least costly mode of transportation. But many of these mills and powerplants lack rail access. Others have limited rail access, but the railroads have little if any capacity to spare right
Long Beach Port Appoints 4 Executives
to a newly created engineering leadership position is Diane Pierson, the new Director of Project Controls. Pierson comes to the Port from City of Hope medical center in Duarte where she was Project Controls Manager from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, she was Chief of Project Controls for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -- Los Angeles District from 2000-2011, where her work included oversight of project controls for Army Corps dredging projects at the Port of Long Beach. Earlier project controls positions were with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Raytheon and Ebasco Constructors Inc. Pierson has
