May 7, 2021 By Waterways Journal
Crounse Corporation, headquartered in Paducah, Ky., recently took delivery of the mv. Sandra Holt, one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly marine vessels operating on the inland waterway system. The 6,034 hp. vessel was constructed by Conrad Shipyard LLC, headquartered in Morgan City, La., and delivered with a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection for Subchapter M compliance and EPA Tier 4-compliant main engines.
“We are excited to add the mv. Sandra Holt to our growing vessel fleet,” said Matt Ricketts, Crounse Corporation president and CEO. “This vessel expands our existing diversified horsepower classes and enhances our ability to continue providing our valued customers with the high-quality service they deserve in a variety of operating conditions and geographic locations. I want to thank Conrad Shipyard and all of our vendor partners involved in this ne
May 4, 2021 By Frank McCormack
Morgan City, La.-based Conrad Shipyard held a keel-laying ceremony April 16 for the 6,500-cubic-yard trailing suction hopper dredge the company is building for Houston-based Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) at its deepwater shipyard in Amelia, La.
Attending the ceremony were executives from Conrad and Great Lakes, shipyard workers and other guests, representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard and Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser. Addressing the crowd, Conrad Chairman and CEO Johnny Conrad said the ceremonial keel laying is just one of many milestones Great Lakes and the shipyard have shared through the years.
“Our valued relationship began more than 35 years ago, and in that time, we have worked together on several projects, including deck barges, anchor barges and dredge support equipment,” Conrad said. “In addition to those new construction projects, we have done repair and conve
April 30, 2021 By Frank McCormack
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MarAd) has announced the latest round of grant awards through its Small Shipyard Grant Program. MarAd awarded $19.6 million in grants to 31 small shipyards across 15 states.
“Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and small shipyards play a critical role in America’s maritime industry,” U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said in a statement dated April 26. “These grants go directly to small shipyards across the country and will help protect and create local jobs, strengthen America’s maritime industry and bolster our economic security.”
MARAD grants around $20m to 31 small shipyards in the US 27 Apr 2021 (Last Updated April 27th, 2021 13:06)
The United States Maritime Administration (MARAD), an agency of the United States Department of Transportation, has awarded $19.6m in grants to 31 small shipyards in 15 states.
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Since 2008, MARAD has granted nearly $262.5m to 300 shipyards in 32 states and territories across the country. Credit: Max Gössler from Pixabay.
The United States Maritime Administration (MARAD), an agency of the United States Department of Transportation, has awarded $19.6m in grants to 31 small shipyards in 15 states.
The funding will be provided under the Small Shipyard Grant Programme.
The aim is to help the shipyards upgrade, enhance productivity and increase local employment prospects.