A dredging barge from Louisiana-based Weeks Marine has arrived in Antigua and Barbuda to support infrastructure works tied to the Crabbs Peninsula energy project, according to Antigua News Room.
The U.S. Embassy Bridgetown announced the development in a social media post on Thursday, describing the arrival as "exciting progress" for Antigua and Barbuda. The vessel will assist dredging operations connected to a joint power plant venture involving U.S.-based Eagle LNG and the Antigua Power Company.
U.S. Embassy Senior Advisor Vicki Ting joined Antigua's Blue Ocean team at the port to receive the barge upon its arrival.
The embassy stated that the dredging work forms part of broader infrastructure development efforts and is intended to advance "shared infrastructure development goals" between the United States and Antigua and Barbuda.
Officials also indicated the project is expected to strengthen commercial ties between the two countries while contributing to energy resilience across the Caribbean region.
The Crabbs Peninsula project has been positioned as a major component of Antigua and Barbuda's long-term energy and infrastructure development plans.
