Boating

Reflecting on Leadership Journeys: A Retirement Milestone The news of David J. Johanson’s retirement from his role as Senior Vice President, Project Acquisition and Operations at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock has sparked significant discussion among corporate insiders and onlookers alike. As the retirement becomes effective on March 27, 2026, the announcement marks not just […] More

Michigan’s Winter Challenge: Keeping Shipping Lanes Open in Icy Conditions Across Michigan’s Upper Great Lakes, winter brings more than just a drop in temperature. For local communities, businesses, and the maritime industry, the onset of freezing conditions unveils a host of tricky parts that range from tangled issues to confusing bits. Recently, the U.S. Coast […] More

Fall Boating in New Jersey: A Seasonal Invitation to Adventure New Jersey’s autumn unveils a refreshing change, a time when the state’s waterways turn into canvases of brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows reflecting off serene waters. Fall boating in New Jersey is more than just a pastime—it’s an invitation to embrace nature’s wonders, to get […] More

Maritime Safety and Regulatory Oversight: Tricky Parts of a High-Stakes World The recent arrest of the captain of the container ship MSC Jubilee IX in Seattle has sparked a heated debate about maritime safety, regulatory policies, and the ever-present challenges of operating massive vessels in busy ports. This incident, where the captain was reportedly intoxicated […] More

Drowning Prevention: A Critical Public Health Issue in the Americas Across the Americas, drowning remains a significant public health challenge that is both preventable and underreported. With an estimated 300,000 deaths worldwide in recent years and thousands of lives lost in our region alone, there is a pressing need to address the many tricky parts […] More