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The Harbor Charger is the first hybrid-electric public ferry to operate in New York State The new ferry will cruise into service beginning August 13, and will serve the Island’s growing community of visitors and tenants The new ferry’s arrival coincides with Governors Island’s 20th year open to the public NEW YORK (August 12, 2025)… Read More
CHARLESTOWN — Last Thursday at a community presentation it was announced that funding for the Charlestown Breachway restoration project has come in, and what the plans entail for the next steps of the process. Over the past year-and-a-half, Charlestown GIS Coordinator Steve McCandless has been working closely with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the… Read More
How’s the Port of Baltimore doing in 2025? Let’s hear directly from Executive Director Jonathan Daniels! Jonathan talks about our current cargo volumes, our exciting future with our cruise partners and an update on some major projects that will increase business and generate jobs. Source
Falls Overboard Safety Standdown Day Materials On August 28, U.S. tugboat, towboat, and barge companies will pause briefly to discuss falls overboard prevention and safety with vessel crews and stakeholders. Participants will: Review falls overboard prevention procedures with crew; Reinforce safe deck behavior, buddy systems, fall restraint use, and proper PPE; and Encourage mariners to post… Read More
The decision follows President Donald Trump’s move to block plans for offshore wind development. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Wednesday delayed offshore wind power transmission infrastructure in the state by more than two years. The BPU, which regulates utilities and helps shape the state’s energy policies, said the decision follows President Donald… Read More
Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) are utilizing a $25,000 grant from Shell to conduct sea turtle nesting surveys on the Chandeleur Islands for the fourth consecutive year. Thanks to the collaborative effort,… Read More
Out of 575,000 InEight users worldwide, only 12 were chosen, and two of them are from Orion! 🔷 Kevin Peters and Brittany Dodson have been named Founding Members of the new InEight Online Community, an exclusive group shaping its direction, connecting with industry leaders, and sharing insights that advance the construction field. This honor reflects… Read More
GoodShip, a software startup that helps companies manage shipping logistics data, raised $25 million and announced plans for a new office in Bellevue, Wash. Founded in 2022, the company’s software serves as a hub for finance, procurement, carrier management, analytics, and other data related to shipping goods across the country. GoodShip has a few dozen… Read More
Moyock, NC and Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 6, 2025: Coastal Veterans Repair Group LLC (www.coastalveterans.com), a veteran-owned ship repair and marine services firm headquartered in North Carolina, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Voyager Maritime Alliance Group (https://vmagyachts.com), a leading provider of marine electronics, systems integration, and vessel support services based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This… Read More
Falls Overboard Safety Standdown Day Materials On August 28, U.S. tugboat, towboat, and barge companies will pause briefly to discuss falls overboard prevention and safety with vessel crews and stakeholders. Participants will: Review falls overboard prevention procedures with crew; Reinforce safe deck behavior, buddy systems, fall restraint use, and proper PPE; and Encourage mariners to post… Read More
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will host a public information meeting to discuss the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WLWCA) Master Plan, a priority effort of Governor Jeff Landry’s Administration. Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Gueydan Civic… Read More
Mark your calendars now! The WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter Board of Directors invites you back to New Orleans, Louisiana for this year’s fall conference! The chapter festivities will kick off with an evening social on October 29, 2025, followed by meetings and a luncheon on October 30, 2025. That’s right: you can laissez les bon temps rouler in the Big Easy AND get back to home base in… Read More
New York — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, will host two virtual public information sessions to provide an update on the New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. These sessions precede the public release of the Draft Integrated Interim Response Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (Draft Report), which… Read More
Out of 575,000 InEight users worldwide, only 12 were chosen, and two of them are from Orion! 🔷 Kevin Peters and Brittany Dodson have been named Founding Members of the new InEight Online Community, an exclusive group shaping its direction, connecting with industry leaders, and sharing insights that advance the construction field. This honor reflects… Read More
Crowley has announced key leadership appointments that will continue to strengthen it as a leader in advanced energy transportation and microgrid development sectors in the U.S. and across the Americas. Jackie Gonsalez has been named vice president of advanced energy in the company’s Shipping business unit. In this role, Gonsalez will lead Crowley’s strategic initiatives… Read More
The Port of South Louisiana today announced the resignation of Executive Director Paul Matthews, who has led the Port since January 2022. Matthews is stepping down to pursue new professional endeavors after a tenure marked by record-breaking growth and strategic expansion. Under Matthews’ leadership, the Port reversed a seven-year decline in tonnage, achieving consecutive years… Read More
Newly appointed as Manson’s Senior Vice President and Dredging Manager, Mike Warwick looks back on his nearly 30-year career—20 of which have been spent helping shape the Gulf and East Coast Dredging (GECD) division with Manson’s leaders. This milestone is the culmination of years of dedication and growth within the company. “I still remember my… Read More
The decision follows President Donald Trump’s move to block plans for offshore wind development. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Wednesday delayed offshore wind power transmission infrastructure in the state by more than two years. The BPU, which regulates utilities and helps shape the state’s energy policies, said the decision follows President Donald… Read More
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) does not expect to release its next offshore wind solicitation until 2026 at the earliest. DOER cited ongoing contract negotiations from the last procurement round and uncertainty over federal permitting policy. The delay follows the state’s fourth competitive offshore wind procurement (83C Round IV RFP), approved by the… Read More
Ocean City is pursuing every avenue in its ongoing fight to block an offshore wind farm — including one avenue that didn’t appear to exist until a month ago. That’s when the Environmental Protection Agency told the state that it erred when it said appeals of the air quality permit it granted for the US… Read More
Another day, another “beatings will continue until morale improves” moment for the U.S. offshore wind industry. According to a press release issued Thursday, the Department of the Interior is launching a full review of offshore wind energy regulations to “ensure alignment with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and America’s energy priorities under President Donald J. Trump.” The effort… Read More
How’s the Port of Baltimore doing in 2025? Let’s hear directly from Executive Director Jonathan Daniels! Jonathan talks about our current cargo volumes, our exciting future with our cruise partners and an update on some major projects that will increase business and generate jobs. Source
The Port of Philadelphia completed a trio of acquisitions by purchasing a three-acre parcel on Columbus Boulevard for $5.7 million, part of its $2 billion strategic plan aimed at broad expansion, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PhilaPort added the parcel at 2906 Christopher Columbus Boulevard to the previously acquired adjoining properties at 2904 and 2908 S. Christopher Columbus… Read More
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) is proud to be recognized as the top-performing port on the West Coast in the 41st Annual Quest for Quality Awards, conducted by Logistics Management (LM). This prestigious recognition highlights the NWSA’s exceptional performance in delivering world-class port services. The Quest for Quality Awards is a comprehensive and respected benchmark… Read More
The Port of South Louisiana today announced the resignation of Executive Director Paul Matthews, who has led the Port since January 2022. Matthews is stepping down to pursue new professional endeavors after a tenure marked by record-breaking growth and strategic expansion. Under Matthews’ leadership, the Port reversed a seven-year decline in tonnage, achieving consecutive years… Read More
Overdredging, or dredging beyond the specified design dredge depth, comes with more risks and undesirable effects — many of which have the power to create cost inefficiencies and even sink profits for contractors. Often poorly defined or misinterpreted in contracts, the realities of overdredging can be a major source of costs and contention. It also… Read More
CHARLESTOWN — Last Thursday at a community presentation it was announced that funding for the Charlestown Breachway restoration project has come in, and what the plans entail for the next steps of the process. Over the past year-and-a-half, Charlestown GIS Coordinator Steve McCandless has been working closely with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the… Read More
The anchor and anchor chains of the hopper dredge Wheeler receive a new coat of paint after regular inspections while in drydock at the Alabama Shipyard in Mobile, Ala., Aug. 9, 2025. The Wheeler is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, and is the largest hopper dredge in USACE. The… Read More
Over the past five years, NOAA and co-trustees have secured over $86 million from twelve pollution settlements addressing eight oil spills and four hazardous waste sites in the Southeast region. These funds contribute to the $9 billion recovered for restoration in the region since 1991. These recovered funds are used for restoration projects that benefit… Read More
RALEIGH, N.C., Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (Martin Marietta or the Company), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (Quikrete) for the exchange of certain assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Martin Marietta will receive aggregates operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas… Read More
Caterpillar Inc and Luck Stone, the USA’s largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel, announced a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration: 1 million tons autonomously hauled at Luck Stone’s Bull Run Quarry in Chantilly, Virginia. The achievement marks a first for Caterpillar in the aggregates industry and it says underscores… Read More
Carmeuse Americas acquired Crandell Brothers Trucking, a family-owned business that maintains sand and gravel operations around Lansing, Michigan. According to Carmeuse, Crandell has a fleet of 40 gravel trains that serve large industrial and commercial road projects, as well as smaller residential jobs. Additionally, Carmeuse says Crandell has a trucking service that complements its business. “We are… Read More
Capital Aggregates acquired two aggregate operations that strengthen its presence in Missouri and Arkansas. The company acquired the quarry operations of Richard J. Mertens, a Missouri-based business with two quarry sites in the St. Louis area. In a separate deal, Capital Aggregates acquired the sand and gravel operation of Dan Processing, which is located near Batesville… Read More
We’ve pitched this for years. Finally, someone built the vessel. This isn’t just about offshore wind in the USA. It’s about opening an entirely new market for subsea rock installation in the Gulf of the Americas. Great Lakes just launched Acadia, the first U.S.-flagged subsea rock installation vessel. A real asset. In the water. Ready… Read More
PANAMA CITY, FL – Eastern Shipbuilding Group is proud to announce it has received the Notice to Proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) to build two with an option for an additional 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries for the State of Washington. This milestone follows the first competitive bid for ferry construction in more than 25 years for… Read More
The Harbor Charger is the first hybrid-electric public ferry to operate in New York State The new ferry will cruise into service beginning August 13, and will serve the Island’s growing community of visitors and tenants The new ferry’s arrival coincides with Governors Island’s 20th year open to the public NEW YORK (August 12, 2025)… Read More
By J.Anthony Tedpahogo From the first concept on paper to a fully operational machine, Manson Project Manager Jordan Brown reflects on the collective effort it took to bring America’s largest self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge, the FREDERICK PAUP, to life. The journey spanned over a decade starting with pre-planning by Vice President and Gulf &… Read More
The National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA) today announced the transition of presidential leadership during its Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jason Winter, Director, Safety/Training, CFS & Labor Relations at the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), has been named the new President of NMSA, succeeding recent President Dave Morgan of Cooper/Ports America. Dave Morgan has served as… Read More
The Public Ferry Coalition applauds the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus, welcomes this important step in raising awareness of the vital role ferries play in transportation FAIRFIELD, CA – Yesterday, Representative John Garamendi (CA-08), announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus for the 119th Congress, alongside co-chairs Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06), Nick Begich… Read More
A long-discussed plan to dredge St. Thomas Harbor to make way for massive Oasis-class cruise ships is on hold, after the V.I. Port Authority did not receive any responses to an invitation to bid on the project. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. mentioned the lack of bids during Tuesday’s press briefing. Bryan spoke remotely from Miami… Read More
Chris Gollon Starting on March 10th, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be beginning a dredging project off Volusia County, in tandem with the county government and the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND). The first stage of the project, which starts on March 10th, will entail the delivery and installation of a temporary dredge… Read More
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Pacific Civil & Infrastructure Inc. at its Aug. 11 meeting for the Point No Point phase restoration and repair project, following significant damage that occurred to the area following a king tide event in December of 2022. During the king tide, tidal waters overtopped the… Read More
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District announced it awarded a $9.6 million contract to Cottrell Contracting Corporation of Chesapeake, Va. to conduct dredging of the Lewes & Rehoboth Canal in Sussex County, Delaware. The contract calls for dredging approximately 90,000 cubic yards of sediment from the Lewes & Rehoboth Canal…. Read More
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently awarded nearly $1.4 million of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding to support five projects in northern Wisconsin within the Lake Superior basin. The selected projects are part of the Headwaters to Coast Initiative and the Wisconsin Lake Superior Collaborative. This effort brings partners together to prioritize and coordinate… Read More
Marinex Construction will begin mobilizing at Fish Haul Beach Park as part of the Town of Hilton Head Island’s beach renourishment project in mid-August. Marinex updated the new start date due to adverse weather and marine conditions affecting the transfer of materials and equipment from a site off the Florida Atlantic coast. Originally, Marinex was… Read More
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District announced it awarded a $9.6 million contract to Cottrell Contracting Corporation of Chesapeake, Va. to conduct dredging of the Lewes & Rehoboth Canal in Sussex County, Delaware. The contract calls for dredging approximately 90,000 cubic yards of sediment from the Lewes & Rehoboth Canal…. Read More
By JP Rebello, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Recently recognized as one of America’s Best Restored Beaches in 2025, by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), the Canaveral Sand Bypass project (CSB) in Brevard County, was lauded for effective management of an entire coastal system that supports wildlife, national security, space… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $710,000 contract to Tunheim Construction, out of Fargo, North Dakota, Aug. 6, for repair of the Grand Forks levee in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and to restore the levee to the original condition. In April 2023, the Red River of… Read More
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. (August 11, 2025) — Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined Governor Patrick Morrisey, Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Hardesty (representing Senator Jim Justice, Representative Carol Miller, Mayor Shane Evans and other state and local representatives today to officially sign the second amendment to the project partnership agreement for the Lower… Read More
The National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA) today announced the transition of presidential leadership during its Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jason Winter, Director, Safety/Training, CFS & Labor Relations at the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), has been named the new President of NMSA, succeeding recent President Dave Morgan of Cooper/Ports America. Dave Morgan has served as… Read More
Watch the Bayonet 350 AUGV crawl from beach to sea during a beach inspection.
The Public Ferry Coalition applauds the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus, welcomes this important step in raising awareness of the vital role ferries play in transportation FAIRFIELD, CA – Yesterday, Representative John Garamendi (CA-08), announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus for the 119th Congress, alongside co-chairs Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06), Nick Begich… Read More
