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

Today, we celebrate National Maritime Day in honor of all those who serve the maritime industry, past and present.

CROFTON proudly sponsored The Propeller Club, Port of Norfolk’s National Maritime Day Celebration last night at Waterside. We were especially honored to have our vessel, The Cromo, participate in the wreath laying ceremony. It’s always a meaningful tribute to the seafarers who have served and those we have lost.

As a company deeply rooted in the maritime industry, we appreciate the opportunity National Maritime Day gives us to reflect on the dedication and sacrifice of our community. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s event so special.

CROFTON Supports the “Weld It, Build It, Sail It” Maritime Careers Festival at Nauticus

This weekend, CROFTON was proud to support the “Weld It, Build It, Sail It” Maritime Careers Festival at Nauticus in Norfolk. We were honored to have our crane front and center flying the American flag as families, students, and job seekers explored the many opportunities within Hampton Roads’ maritime industry.

The event showcased just how many rewarding maritime career paths exist right here in our region, sparking interest in the next generation while connecting today’s workforce with job opportunities. Shout out to Nauticus for making the festival such a success!

 

CROFTON Helps Repurpose Bridge Materials to Make Artificial Reefs in the Chesapeake Bay

We’re proud to support work that goes beyond infrastructure and helps strengthen the environment for future generations.
 
As part of the Virginia Department of Transportation HRBT Expansion project, demolished bridge sections are being repurposed to enhance existing artificial reefs in the Chesapeake Bay, creating new habitat for marine life and supporting a healthier underwater ecosystem.
 
CROFTON was honored to play a role in placing these structures offshore, helping give new purpose to materials from the project while supporting long-term environmental stewardship.
 
 

CROFTON Completes Successful Relocation of Historic Portsmouth Monument

Last week, CROFTON relocated this 8-foot-tall bronze statue from Willett Hall to its new home at Crawford Circle across from the Portsmouth Pavilion.

The project involved carefully excavating and removing three bronze statue figures originally embedded in approximately two feet of concrete, disassembling components as needed for transport, and reinstalling the artwork onto a newly constructed concrete footing at the new location.

Because of the statue’s age, significance, and craftsmanship, the relocation required extensive planning and coordination across multiple CROFTON teams. Specialized welders, riggers, crane operators, concrete crews, and support personnel worked together to ensure the artwork was safely removed, transported, and reinstalled without modification or damage to the original structure.

Through careful execution and strong communication between field crews and management, the entire relocation was completed in just four days, with no damage to any statue components.

Shout out to all the team members on this project! We appreciate the pride they took in preserving and protecting pieces of Portsmouth’s history.

Crofton Diving Corporation
1634 London Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23704

Phone: 757.397.1207

Crofton Construction Services Inc.
1634 London Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23704

Phone: 757.397.1319

Crofton Crane Rental & Rigging
1634 London Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23704

Phone: 757.215.0258

Crofton
1634 London Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23704

Phone: 757.397.1131