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September 21 2025 Vol. X • No. 19
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Callan Marine Finishes Port of Corpus Christi Work The dredge “Ohio” has a suction diameter of 34 in. and a discharge diameter of 30 in. with a combined 18,300 horsepower.
By Irwin Rapoport
Callan Marine Ltd. recently delivered the Port of Corpus Christi’s fourth and final phase of its $625 million Ship Channel Improvement Project (CIP). Construction on the first phase began in 2018, with the final phase starting in September 2023. The project deepened the 36-mi. ship channel from 47 to 54 ft. mean lower low water (MLLW) and widened it from 400 to 530 ft. with additional barge shelves added to accommodate the growing demand by port customers for larger vessels. Officials said the work transformed the channel into one
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of the most strategically enhanced waterways along the United States Gulf Coast between Texas and Florida, the United States’ largest energy export gateway and the thirdlargest seaport in total waterway tonnage. The expanded waterway facilitates safe, navigable commerce for larger vessels and two-way traffic, enabling the more efficient transport of crude oil, liquefied natural gas and other commodities. Annual transportation cost savings are estimated to exceed $200 million. Jointly funded by Congress and the port, with support from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and pri-
vate marine companies, officials said the CIP is a testament to the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing critical infrastructure initiatives. “This accomplishment is only possible because of the steadfast support and cooperation of our nonfederal partner, the Port of Corpus Christi,” said Col. Rhett Blackmon, the commander for the USACE Galveston District. “Along with the port, stakeholders like the Texas General Land Office and the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program advocate for the communities we serve. In collaboration, we were able to see CHANNEL page 16
Inside: Texas Plans to Invest $146 Billion in Transportation Over the Next Decade
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