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Revenue (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 327,147
Performance obligations exclude from dredging backlog	$ 50,000
Percentage of performance obligation to be recognized as revenue	77.00%
Performance obligation, expected to be recognized as revenue year	2023
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, year	2024
Increased gross profit		$ 11,724
Amortization on pre-construction costs	$ 3,666	$ 2,402
Other Current and Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Costs to fulfill a contract with customer recognized as an asset	$ 3,971		$ 4,472

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