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The Dutra Group is proud to announce the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464 cubic yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge, the “Adele” at Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. The “Adele” will be constructed at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton and Port St. Joe Florida facilities. Delivery is scheduled for late 2028…. Read More
The US senator highlighted the amplified significance the ship channel will have, not just locally, but state and worldwide once finished. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — U.S. Senator John Cornyn stopped by the Port of Corpus Christi on Wednesday to meet with local leaders and discuss the Corpus Christi Ship Channel improvement project. It is expected… Read More
On Wednesday, 19 March 2025, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (NASDAQ: GLDD) presented at the Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference, showcasing a robust financial year in 2024 while addressing future challenges and opportunities. CFO Scott Kornblau highlighted the company’s second-highest EBITDA in history and a substantial backlog, while also addressing concerns over shipbuilding incentives and market… Read More
Indian River County has 22.4 miles of beaches. Rep. Mike Haridopolos visited Tuesday to see restoration efforts firsthand, and see if he can be of support. The beaches represent $50 million in economic value. INDIAN RIVER SHORES — U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos walked along the beach at Beachcomber Lane with Indian River County and Indian… Read More
Cyber and Perimeter Security Measures Were Key Focuses of Inspection For the 16th consecutive year, the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore received a top U.S. Coast Guard security assessment for its six state-owned, public marine terminals. The Coast Guard’s inspection of the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) facilities included a detailed review of all security protocols… Read More
On Wednesday, 19 March 2025, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (NASDAQ: GLDD) presented at the Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference, showcasing a robust financial year in 2024 while addressing future challenges and opportunities. CFO Scott Kornblau highlighted the company’s second-highest EBITDA in history and a substantial backlog, while also addressing concerns over shipbuilding incentives and market… Read More
As summer fades into fall, Chinook salmon, pink salmon, and steelhead make their way back to the Dungeness River to spawn. Unfortunately, their journey isn’t easy. By mid- to late August, water levels drop, making passage difficult and threatening both the salmon and the communities that rely on the river. For years, Dungeness irrigators and… Read More
Shares of Australian shipbuilder Austal Ltd. climbed after a unit of Hanwha Aerospace Co. became a substantial shareholder of the US Navy contractor, as South Korea’s top defense firm attempts to bolster its foothold in America. Austal’s stock closed 7.6% higher in Sydney on Tuesday after a subsidiary of Hanwha acquired a 9.9% stake in… Read More
Boston, MA – ShipIn Systems, a global leader in maritime AI technology has today announced the appointment of Daniela Krispin as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over 20 years of experience leading R&D teams in both startup and corporate environments, Krispin brings a wealth of expertise in developing SaaS products and highly scalable AI-driven systems…. Read More
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) today announced five recipients of a combined $6 million in 2025 Parish Matching Program awards. The Program is a funding opportunity that partners directly with Parish governments to support critical restoration efforts. “Collaborating with our local government partners enables us to accelerate these… Read More
PDF Version HOUSTON — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced today that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Scott Kornblau, will be presenting and hosting one-on-one meetings with investors at the Sidoti Small Cap Virtual… Read More
In recognition of 25 years of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), the Summit will explore the economic and national importance of America’s Everglades. In addition to the environmental and lifestyle enhancements from restoration, our economists have identified 80,000 businesses dependent on Everglades restoration. When we account for business-to-business interactions and the spending of this labor force, this… Read More
Midwest Chapter The Midwest Chapter of WEDA represents Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada. 2025 Midwest Chapter Meeting Advance registration will close Friday, March 7, 2025. Please note: attendees *MUST* register in advance to avoid an on-site registration rate of… Read More
Boston, MA – ShipIn Systems, a global leader in maritime AI technology has today announced the appointment of Daniela Krispin as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over 20 years of experience leading R&D teams in both startup and corporate environments, Krispin brings a wealth of expertise in developing SaaS products and highly scalable AI-driven systems…. Read More
RESERVE, LA – After 13 years with DSC Dredge (DSC), we are proud to announce the promotion of Stephen McMahon from Product Support Manager to Vice President of Product Support. His succession follows the retirement of John “Sonny” Lightsey, who dedicated over 29 years to DSC, leaving a lasting legacy within the company. Stephen’s journey… Read More
RESERVE, LOUISIANA – As the new year begins, DSC Dredge (DSC) is pleased to announce that Greg Stahel has joined their leadership team as Director of Manufacturing. In this role, Greg reports to Nicky Giarratano, DSC’s Vice President of Manufacturing, and bring a wealth of leadership experience across multiple industries to further strengthen DSC’s operations. Greg Stahel brings an impressive… Read More
The Port of Los Angeles has appointed Stephanie Magnien Rockwell as Chief of Staff to the Executive Director. In this position, Magnien Rockwell will manage special projects, act on executive and administrative matters, provide executive-level staff support and represent the Port before City of Los Angeles officials and other stakeholders. The Port’s Internal Audit Division… Read More
Court revokes key offshore wind permit, highlighting oversight failures by U.S. and NJ officials. SEA GIRT, MANASQUAN, NJ — After nine months of covering offshore wind energy developments along the Jersey Coast, three glaring issues have emerged over that time—each fueling opposition to the federal and state-backed offshore wind plan: 1️⃣ Lack of due diligence on key environmental,… Read More
Skanska completes major upgrades at Portsmouth Marine Terminal, boosting Virginia’s offshore wind project. PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A key component of Virginia’s offshore wind industry has received a major upgrade, thanks to a redevelopment project led by construction firm Skanska. The company announced the completion of its work for the Virginia Port Authority, enhancing 72 acres… Read More
Federal officials pulled a permit from Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind on Friday in a move that could spell more delays and setbacks for New Jersey’s first offshore wind energy facility. Environmental Appeals Court Judge Mary Kay Lynch ruled Friday to remand a Clean Air Act permit issued last September to Atlantic Shores back to the U.S. Environmental… Read More
On Jan. 20, Donald Trump’s first day in office, the president wasted no time delivering a death knell to the offshore wind industry. He signed an executive order that stopped all new approvals, and renewals, of wind energy projects on federal lands and waters, citing “consequences of which may lead to grave harm — including negative impacts… Read More
The US senator highlighted the amplified significance the ship channel will have, not just locally, but state and worldwide once finished. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — U.S. Senator John Cornyn stopped by the Port of Corpus Christi on Wednesday to meet with local leaders and discuss the Corpus Christi Ship Channel improvement project. It is expected… Read More
Cyber and Perimeter Security Measures Were Key Focuses of Inspection For the 16th consecutive year, the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore received a top U.S. Coast Guard security assessment for its six state-owned, public marine terminals. The Coast Guard’s inspection of the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) facilities included a detailed review of all security protocols… Read More
The Puyallup Tribe and Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) team up to expand Tacoma’s maritime operations by constructing a new pier on the East Blair Waterway. This historic partnership will increase shipping capacity and job opportunities in the region. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians entered into an historic agreement Monday with the Northwest Seaport Alliance, which… Read More
The Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District has rebranded as the Louisiana Gateway Port, part of a strategic move to establish itself as one of America’s leading maritime hubs. The port, which is projected to rank as the fifth-largest U.S. port by tonnage within five years, sits at the Mississippi River’s closest point to the… Read More
The US senator highlighted the amplified significance the ship channel will have, not just locally, but state and worldwide once finished. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — U.S. Senator John Cornyn stopped by the Port of Corpus Christi on Wednesday to meet with local leaders and discuss the Corpus Christi Ship Channel improvement project. It is expected… Read More
Indian River County has 22.4 miles of beaches. Rep. Mike Haridopolos visited Tuesday to see restoration efforts firsthand, and see if he can be of support. The beaches represent $50 million in economic value. INDIAN RIVER SHORES — U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos walked along the beach at Beachcomber Lane with Indian River County and Indian… Read More
The meeting was located at the James Nix Center. Source
California lawmakers are proposing legislation that aims to reestablish safeguards for the state’s streams and wetlands in response to a Supreme Court ruling limiting federal clean water regulations. Supporters say the legislation has taken on heightened urgency as the Trump administration begins to scale back protections for many streams and wetlands, making them vulnerable to… Read More
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources approves permits for mining operations. The open pit mine in Christian County will take sand and gravel from near a bank of the Finley halfway between Highlandville and Nixa. A contentious sand and gravel mine off the Finley River in Christian County has been approved by the Missouri Department… Read More
Chaney Enterprises acquired Williams Sand & Clay, a family-owned business located in Eagle Springs, North Carolina. The addition gives Chaney a second aggregate location in North Carolina following the opening of Grifton Sand & Gravel in 2024. Serving central North Carolina, Williams Sand & Clay provides washed concrete sand, ball field clay, fill dirt, topsoil, white… Read More
Every year, the world consumes around 50 billion tonnes of sand, gravel and crushed stone. The astonishing scale of this demand is hard to comprehend – 12.5 million Olympic sized swimming pools per year – making it the most-used solid material by humans. Most of us don’t see the sand and gravel all around us…. Read More
LONGVIEW — J.L. Storedahl & Sons, which dates back more than half a century, has been bought by one of Southwest Washington’s largest excavation and construction companies. Vancouver-based Rotschy Inc. is the new owner of sand and gravel firm Kelso’s J.L. Storedahl & Sons and metal fab business Nor-Tech Fabrication, according to a press release… Read More
The Dutra Group is proud to announce the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464 cubic yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge, the “Adele” at Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. The “Adele” will be constructed at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton and Port St. Joe Florida facilities. Delivery is scheduled for late 2028…. Read More
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is developing a comprehensive strategy to leverage emerging technologies and drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the shipping industry. During its 49th session in London from 10 to 14 March, the IMO’s Facilitation Committee (FAL) outlined a work plan for the IMO Strategy on Maritime Digitalization. The strategy, which is expected to… Read More
Crowley has raised the U.S. flag on American Energy, commencing operations of the first domestic liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier to transport U.S.-sourced natural gas to Puerto Rico. The milestone will provide Puerto Rico with increased access to the reliable supply of U.S.-produced LNG, helping address the island’s ongoing power demands. Crowley and Naturgy have… Read More
The American shipbuilding industry is grappling with severe problems, none perhaps more crucial than the state of the workforce, naval affairs experts said this week. Addressing the shipbuilding industry’s workforce challenges, they explained, starts with competitive wages, quality-of-life improvements, and retention of skilled employees. At a House Armed Service Committee Seapower and Projection Forces subcommittee hearing, members… 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 Dutra Group is proud to announce the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464 cubic yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge, the “Adele” at Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. The “Adele” will be constructed at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton and Port St. Joe Florida facilities. Delivery is scheduled for late 2028…. Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sacramento District welcomes Sandi Dolbee as the newly elected Community Co-Chair of the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) for the Former Beale AFB Titan 1-A Missile Facility environmental restoration project. Over her one-year term, Dolbee will lead the RAB in its ongoing efforts to ensure the… Read More
The Saint Lawrence Seaway stands as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, yet it remains one of the least talked about. This massive infrastructure project, which transformed North American trade and transportation, was built with precision, innovation, and sheer determination. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with Canadian authorities,… Read More
Plans to revitalize Barto Landing are moving ahead in Spring Valley. The Spring Valley City Council Monday night approved a proposal for about $150,000 to dredge Barto Landing. River Docks Inc. of Peru was awarded the job and is expected to begin dredging the river attraction as soon as possible. Last year, a message from… Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sacramento District welcomes Sandi Dolbee as the newly elected Community Co-Chair of the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) for the Former Beale AFB Titan 1-A Missile Facility environmental restoration project. Over her one-year term, Dolbee will lead the RAB in its ongoing efforts to ensure the… Read More
The Saint Lawrence Seaway stands as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, yet it remains one of the least talked about. This massive infrastructure project, which transformed North American trade and transportation, was built with precision, innovation, and sheer determination. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with Canadian authorities,… Read More
Current Project (2025 / 2026) March 11, 2025: Town Manager, Kathryn Adams provided the following project updates to the Town Council: 2025 / 26 Renourishment Project (OSOKI): Rebidding by contracted engineering firm Moffatt & Nichol will take place in April. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permit has been approved and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) lease is… Read More
If you don’t want to wake up from your hotel or rental balcony seeing and hearing the pumping machines and heavy equipment, plan accordingly. If you’re planning a week at the beach in northern Ocean County in late spring or early summer this year, it may be interrupted by the ongoing replenishment project. If you… 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
Residents on Sullivans Island will notice some changes to Breach Inlet as the Army Corps of Engineers
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the Port of Baltimore’s subsequent closure showed the world how valuable this region’s port operations are to the rest of the world. Port Of Baltimore Executive Director Jonathan Daniels sat down with World Trade Center Institute CEO Eddie Resende to discuss just how much the port… Read More
By Heiko Osterchrist-Associate Publisher Trimble is a global, industrial technology company who supports the building & construction, marine, agriculture, natural resources, utilities, transportation, and many other sectors. DW: Jonathan tell our readers a little bit about your background and how you came to be at Trimble. JW: I got involved in the LiDAR (Light Detection… Read More