Marriz Jacobson, Author at Crofton

CROFTON Celebrates National Maritime Day with The Propeller Club, Port of Norfolk

May 29, 2024

CROFTON proudly sponsored The Propeller Club, Port of Norfolk’s National Maritime Day Celebration aboard the USS Wisconsin last week. Our very own Camille Crofton Cherry presided over the event as this year’s Propeller Club President. The evening featured a moving wreath laying ceremony (conducted from the deck of CROFTON’s Cromo), awards and recognitions for outstanding contributions, and inspiring remarks from key members of the maritime community.

This annual event holds a special place in our hearts as it underscores the dedication and hard work of everyone in our industry. It’s a reminder of the vital role we all play in maintaining and advancing maritime safety and excellence.

Camille Crofton Cherry giving opening remarks

Cromo en route to lay the wreath

Wreath layers pose for a photo in the pilot house of the Cromo before the ceremony. From left to right: Chris Anderson, Kenny Crofton, General Van Ovost, Rear Admiral Sobeck, and Captain Stephen Carmel.

Shawn Albin, Camille Crofton Gobrecht, and Jay Crofton listening to remarks and speakers.

CROFTON’s Mary Breaks Through Headwall – Completing First Tunnel of HRBT Expansion

April 18, 2024

Mary the TBM excavated nearly 7,900 feet of soil and broke through the headwall on the North Island yesterday, completing the first tunnel of the HRBT Expansion Project.

This is Virginia’s first bored roadway tunnel and only the third in the U.S. What a momentous day for the project and for the region!

CROFTON has provided bare charter heavy lift support on this project since July of 2021 with our 300-ton 4100W Series 3 Ringer, also known as Big C. Whether it’s above or below the waterline, the CROFTON team strives to provide practical solutions that support our nation’s infrastructure.

CROFTON Completes Work Ahead of Schedule and Cypress Creek Bridge Reopens Early

April 10, 2024

The Cypress Creek Bridge in Smithfield, VA was scheduled to be closed April 8th-12th as we removed the existing concrete girders on three spans of the circa-1975 bridge.

Commuters rejoiced when we finished 3.5 days early and the bridge reopened to westbound daytime traffic on Tuesday, April 9th!

WINDSdays: “At Portsmouth’s Crofton, Diving into Danger is What They Do”

April 10, 2024

CROFTON Operations Manager Roger Belch spoke to WINDSdays about the critical work we undertake when disaster strikes. In a recent article, Belch sheds light on the challenging and often dangerous tasks CROFTON’s team faces, such as the current situation involving the cargo ship wedged under the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Although CROFTON doesn’t have divers at the scene, Belch draws from our experience in similar emergencies, recounting a harrowing operation to recover a vehicle and victim from the surf zone in Virginia Beach earlier this year.

The article highlights the meticulous planning and expertise required in underwater recovery operations, especially when visibility is low and conditions are hazardous. Belch emphasizes that despite the perception of glamour, the job is fraught with risks, underscoring the need for skilled professionals equipped with the right tools. Read the article here.

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