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MEGA MACHINES: Manson Prepares to Add “The Bionic Man” of Dredge Vessels

Feb 17, 2025

Manson Construction has long been a pillar of the U.S. maritime industry, rooted in a tradition of U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and U.S.-operated vessels. The company was founded in 1905 by Peter Manson, when he dug up a jar of gold coins [because he didn’t trust the banks] and purchased a winch, a winch that was then put on a barge and that became Manson's first pile driver. With barge-mounted pile driver…

A Deep Dive into Dredging with DCA’s Doyle

Jan 09, 2025

There’s more to domestic dredging than meets the eye. Dredging Contractors of America CEO Bill Doyle is just the guy tell you why.William P. Doyle serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Dredging Contractors of America (DCA). DCA represents…

New ‘Eyes’ on the Prize

Aug 28, 2019

Tappan Zee Constructors ‘See’ Below Hudson River with Trimble Marine Construction Systems and Teledyne Marine Imaging.Since 1955, the Tappan Zee Bridge has been a critical thoroughfare for New Yorkers commuting between Rockland and Westchester Counties…

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EU Wheat Prices Drop After Ukranian Attacks in Azov Sea

EU Wheat Prices Drop After Ukranian Attacks in Azov Sea

Kernel Holding Pauses Operations at Chornomorsk Port

Kernel Holding Pauses Operations at Chornomorsk Port

UK P&I Club, TT Club Offer to Acquire Thomas Miller Holdings

UK P&I Club, TT Club Offer to Acquire Thomas Miller Holdings

Urals Freight Rates to India Drop As Tanker Availability Increases

Urals Freight Rates to India Drop As Tanker Availability Increases

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