AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoMaritime Funding Boost: MARAD is sending $35.1 million to 45 shipyards across 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with a 300% funding jump in 2026 aimed at upgrading facilities and training workers. Local Environment & Permitting: A proposed St. John yacht marina near Coral Bay—115 slips and about $130 million—faces a new legal fight after environmentalists sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, arguing the review didn’t adequately cover impacts. Health Tech in the Spotlight: ELEHEAR launched ElePro Plus, a live tele-audiology service that pairs app users with licensed professionals for remote hearing assessment and device tuning. Operations Leadership: Haley Ward named Shawn Tobey, PE as its first northeast operations director, expanding leadership across offices in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Cruise Safety Claim: A Royal Caribbean guest alleges scuba equipment failed during a St. Thomas dive, leading to lasting injuries and a maritime personal injury lawsuit. Energy & Permitting Debate: A commentary argues “green” solar and battery projects still need serious hazard mitigation and professional engineering sign-off before neighbors should accept them.
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