The UNITED STATE Army Corps of Engineers has actually granted an almost $98 million dredging agreement to Texas- based Callan Marine for the 2nd stage of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel growing as well as expanding job.

The job will certainly enhance the network deepness from 47 feet to 54 feet as well as likewise broaden the network to carry to 530 feet in order to promote the navigating of bigger vessels.

This 2nd stage agreement honor adheres to the conclusion of Contract 1, which Great Lakes Dredge & & Dock Company finished in a timely manner in March 2020, growing as well as expanding the CCSC from the Gulf of Mexico toHarbor Island

Contract 2 will certainly grow as well as broaden the Corpus Christi Ship Channel from Harbor Island to 2.7 miles past the LA Quinta Junction as well as consists of Ingleside where 3 huge unrefined export aquatic incurable drivers– Buckeye Partners, Moda Midstream, as well as Flint Hills Resources– will straight profit.

“This contract is vital for us to continue the deepening and widening of the existing Corpus Christi Ship Channel. The work will improve energy product transportation throughout at the Port of Corpus Christi by allowing larger vessels more efficient access, which will boost the economic competitive advantage and energy security of the United States for decades to come,” stated Colonel Timothy Vail, USACE Galveston District Commander.

The Trump Administration’s recommended 2021 spending plan consisted of over $100 million in the USACE Civil Works Division for Coastal Navigation Construction for the job. To day the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project has actually currently gotten virtually $150 million in government appropriations, as well as the Port of Corpus Christi has actually sped up an added $150 countless its very own price share section resources to advance the job.

“We are extremely appreciative of the Army Corps of Engineers for acknowledging the strategic national importance of executing the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project,” stated Sean Strawbridge, Port ofCorpus Christi Chief Executive Officer “As the largest export gateway for U.S. produced energy destined for global demand markets, a deeper and wider ship channel will solidify the competitiveness of American energy on the world stage.”

For the job, Callen Marine will certainly use its latest as well as biggest dredger, the General MacArthur, which anticipated to be activated from Galveston to Corpus Christi in the following couple of weeks.

“Our mission is to provide top tier dredging services through quality performance, competitive pricing, safe work, and professional relationships,” states Maxie McGuire, President ofCallan Marine “This award is particularly special to us because it demonstrates faith in the Callan brand and our years of experience. We are honored to partner with the US Army Corps of Engineer’s Galveston District and the Port of Corpus Christi on this project.”

Estimated conclusion for this stage of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project is very early 2022, with enhancements to Ingleside by 4th quarter of 2021.