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By John Konrad America builds under 1% of commercial ships. The White House Maritime Action Plan bets on vessel fees, a trust fund, and zones, but Congress is the clock. By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) The United States builds less than one percent of the world’s commercial ships. Eleven shipyards have active build positions. Eight can build vessels over… Read More
Council for Dredging and Marine Construction 2026 Quarterly Meeting March 11 We’re pleased to announce the CDMCS Quarterly Meeting hosted by the Alabama Port Authority. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (CST) Alabama Port Authority – Killian Room 250 N Water St, Mobile, AL 36602 Agenda and additional updates… Read More
Dredging of the Saco River will take place next month, and the sand will be used to fortify Camp Ellis beach. The dredging will begin the week of March 2, and will run for two weeks, said Public Works Director Travis Moore at a community meeting last week at the Camp Ellis Fire Station. Sand… Read More
Separated by less than 50 miles of roadway at the Jersey Shore, Ocean City and Surf City have more than just the Atlantic Ocean as their easternmost point in common. Another shared trait was on full display Feb. 13 as federal officials toured several towns to survey beach erosion. “We know this is a big… Read More
The February 17 Marco Island City Council meeting stretched late into the evening, drawing extensive public comment and debate on topics ranging from state legislative uncertainty and city finances to dredging proposals and advisory board appointments. Among the first major items was a first-quarter financial update from Finance Director Carol McDermott. Vice-Chair Rene Champagne praised… Read More
DredgeWire Intro: Former US naval officer Todd Young, now a US senator from Indiana, has long championed American naval and shipbuilding strength. In this important new essay, Senator Young again makes the case for rebuilding and maintaining America’s maritime prowess. By Todd Young In June of 1775, militiamen flocked from New England’s colonies to Breed’s… Read More
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (Thursday, February 19, 2026) — Recently, there has been public discussion regarding a potential high-tech shipyard project under development at the Port of Brownsville. While confidentiality agreements prevent the release of specific details, we can confirm that Port of Brownsville leadership is spearheading this effort. This initiative is being advanced strategically and in… Read More
Two-year sponsorship supports student innovation in sustainable engineering for underserved communities WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 18, 2026 — Trimble recently announced a two-year sponsorship of the Engineering for People Design Challenge, led by Engineers Without Borders UK in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders South Africa. The competition challenges university students to design engineering solutions that address the… Read More
Arlington, VA, February 18, 2026 – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the American Waterways Operators (AWO) today announced the renewal of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that reaffirms a shared commitment between the chemical industry and the U.S. tugboat, towboat, and barge industry to enhance safety, environmental protection, and security through Responsible Care® and… Read More
Council for Dredging and Marine Construction 2026 Quarterly Meeting March 11 We’re pleased to announce the CDMCS Quarterly Meeting hosted by the Alabama Port Authority. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (CST) Alabama Port Authority – Killian Room 250 N Water St, Mobile, AL 36602 Agenda and additional updates… Read More
Abstract Submissions for the WEDA Midwest Chapter are now due on February 27, 2026 For more information and to register visit https://lnkd.in/gfdsn98h Source
Calling all Young Professionals in dredging: Do you have a bold idea, exciting research, or a fresh perspective that could shape the future of our industry? Then this is your moment! At Central Dredging Association – CEDA Dredging Days, we’re inviting early‑career talents to take the stage and deliver a powerful Young Professional Pitch Talk…. Read More
Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration, and Conservation Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:30 AM The Coastal Center at Nicholls 426 Ardoyne Drive, Thibodaux, Louisiana 70310
Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA President Michelle Kruger has announced her plans to retire effective June 1, 2026. Kruger was promoted to president in April 2024, after serving as vice president of global services and support, a role she assumed in 2022. During her tenure as president, Kruger guided Austal USA through a period of remarkable… Read More
The Board of Directors of the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore (STA) today announced Joseph M. Greco Sr. has been named President of the association. Greco is a veteran maritime and logistics executive with more than 25 years of industry experience spanning port operations, labor relations, commercial development, and supply chain strategy. He has held… Read More
(Tampa, Florida; February 17, 2026) – Boksa Marine Design (BMD), a full-service naval architecture and marine engineering firm based in Tampa, today announced a strategic leadership transition and the opening of a new Fort Lauderdale, Fla., office, moves that reinforce the company’s long-standing reputation for engineering integrity, technical excellence, and sustainable growth. After more than… Read More
MIAMI, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company operating Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John W. Chidsey, a director of NCLH, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr…. Read More
The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge’s order that voided Donald Trump’s day one memorandum pausing offshore wind energy projects, setting up a high-stakes court fight over green energy initiatives the president has long derided. The Department of Justice gave notice of the appeal on Wednesday after Judge Patti Saris sided with 17 blue states… Read More
By Debra K. Rubin The leading U.S. offshore wind energy development conference’s return to New York City in 2026 was more muted in celebrating major project milestones than what was likely envisioned at the first event in 2019, as the sector has coped with the economic realities of launching a new domestic industry and now faces the full… Read More
By Bojan Lepic New York State has killed its fifth offshore wind solicitation after 19 months of delays, citing federal actions under president Donald Trump for torpedoing market confidence and halting new OREC contracts. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) closed the round on February 13 without awards, despite 25 proposals… Read More
By Prince As much as wind power has been beneficial for the United States over the years, it has faced the most adversity in 2026 following the Trump Administration’s return to power. There is an increasing number of court cases that are either yet to be decided on or have been halted indefinitely, which has… Read More
Council for Dredging and Marine Construction 2026 Quarterly Meeting March 11 We’re pleased to announce the CDMCS Quarterly Meeting hosted by the Alabama Port Authority. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (CST) Alabama Port Authority – Killian Room 250 N Water St, Mobile, AL 36602 Agenda and additional updates… Read More
This is a new construction dredge material placement area at the Beltway 8 portion of Segment 4 of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion, also known as Project 11. This new placement area will safely contain the sediment and other materials removed from the channel during dredging operations. Project 11 adds significant value to the nation… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, beginning at 9:15 a.m. in the boardroom of the Port Houston Authority Administrative Building, located at 2960 Riverby Road, Houston, TX 77020. This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting and is open to the… Read More
By Emily Sawaked OAK ISLAND — Another beachside town has joined the joint regional statement, proposed by Southport and championed by alderman Karen Mosteller, calling for more mitigation efforts in the Wilmington Harbor 403 Dredging Project. The agenda item was brought forward by Mayor Chris Brown at the town council meeting on Feb. 10 and… Read More
By Timothy Malcolm The hottest makeover trend in the U.S. is happening on the beaches of the Gulf Coast, where crews are dumping and smoothing new sand into place, improving the health of these areas ahead of what should be a busy spring and summer. This week, the Santa Rosa Island Authority provided an update on an extensive and multimillion-dollar… Read More
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced a Proposed Notice of Sale for the third offshore oil and gas lease sale under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The proposed lease sale, known as Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 3, or BBG3, is scheduled to take place on Aug. 12, 2026. This sale… Read More
By Steve Puterski OCEANSIDE — The city’s ambitious sand replenishment program has moved into a new phase with physical modeling in a directional wave basin. Known as RE:BEACH, the pilot program’s goal is to strengthen coastal resilience, while protecting and enhancing public access, surfing resources, and replenishing and retaining beach sand along the city’s southern… Read More
By Mahealani Richardson HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has completed a $7.6 million improvement project at Maunalua Bay, including the first dredging of the entrance channel since Henry Kaiser created it in the 1960s. The project included dredging of the entrance channel and boat ramp, improvements to the eroded… Read More
By Ozten Shebahkeget An Alberta company that has proposed mining silica sand in Manitoba is partnering with the province’s biggest university on the experimental design of a groundwater monitoring network, using technology experts say is growing in importance for global groundwater research. Sio Silica president Carla Devlin says the mining company will work with the… Read More
Have you ever picked up sand only to realize how quickly it disappears? As children, we watched it slip through our fingers or fall through an hourglass without understanding what vanishing meant. Sand feels light and abundant, impossible to hold, and its market power mirrors this perceived triviality. The more we clutch what seems infinite,… Read More
Dear EarthTalk: “What is ‘sand mining’ and why is it bad for the environment?” — O.H., via email Sand mining, extracting sand from the earth, is the second most widespread human activity in marine environments, after fishing. Sand and gravel are the most extracted materials across the globe. According to the United Nations Environment Programme,… Read More
Dear EarthTalk: What is “sand mining” and why is it bad for the environment? – O.H., Via email Sand mining, extracting sand from the earth, is the second most widespread human activity in marine environments, after fishing. Sand and gravel are the most extracted materials across the globe. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),… Read More
By Tom Kington ROME — Fincantieri is to build four U.S. Marine Corps landing vessels at its U.S. Marinette Marine yard in a new deal that follows the cancellation of its contract to build Constellation class frigates for the U.S. Navy. Fincantieri will work with Bollinger Shipyards, which was previously given a contract for engineering and… Read More
Hanwha Ocean and Ontario Shipyards have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate the return of large-scale shipbuilding in Ontario and to strengthen Canada’s ability to deliver future naval programs. In parallel, Hanwha Ocean, Ontario Shipyards and Mohawk College have entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish an embedded shipbuilding training… Read More
DredgeWire Note: The new Marine Corps Vessel will be based on a design by Damen. By Marcus Weisgerber The U.S. Navy plans to hire a private company to manage the construction of new Marine Corps landing ships, marking a shift in an oversight role exclusively performed by government officials since World War II. The move… Read More
Saronic is on a mission to revitalize American shipbuilding, creating new domestic capacity through the expansion of its shipyard in Louisiana and the development of Port Alpha. To accelerate the delivery of autonomous maritime vessels, the company today announced plans to explore the integration of physical AI for welding robotics across its shipyard operations. These… Read More
ARC Surveying and Mapping transforms complex waterways into measurable actionable insight. By pairing an integrated sensor suite with disciplined processing the firm delivers centimetre level bathymetry layered sub bottom models and real time production metrics that accelerate every phase of a dredging program. The following article reviews the technology stack the workflow and verified results… 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
OMAHA, Neb. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District Regulatory Division is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act for the proposed Perkins County Canal Project. The EIS will analyze the potential impacts of the proposed project on the human and natural environment. The Nebraska Department… Read More
By Payton Tholstrup Beginning on March 8th, the boat ramp and ramp parking lots at Tuttle Creek Cove campground will be closed. According to a recent announcement posted on Tuttle Creek Lake’s Facebook page, the closure is to accommodate phase two of the water injection dredging (WID) project at Tuttle Creek. The closure will continue… Read More
By Shannon Moeck Long before engineer Chloe Koren became an Army Fellow with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Middle East District, she was a high school student walking into District headquarters for the first time, unsure of exactly where engineering might take her but eager to find out. Today, just a few years… Read More
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is proud to announce its participation in the Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society’s (AMS) event, “30th Anniversary of the February ’96 Floods.” The commemorative event will take place at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026,… Read More
OMAHA, Neb. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District Regulatory Division is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act for the proposed Perkins County Canal Project. The EIS will analyze the potential impacts of the proposed project on the human and natural environment. The Nebraska Department… Read More
By Payton Tholstrup Beginning on March 8th, the boat ramp and ramp parking lots at Tuttle Creek Cove campground will be closed. According to a recent announcement posted on Tuttle Creek Lake’s Facebook page, the closure is to accommodate phase two of the water injection dredging (WID) project at Tuttle Creek. The closure will continue… Read More
By Shannon Moeck Long before engineer Chloe Koren became an Army Fellow with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Middle East District, she was a high school student walking into District headquarters for the first time, unsure of exactly where engineering might take her but eager to find out. Today, just a few years… Read More
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is proud to announce its participation in the Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society’s (AMS) event, “30th Anniversary of the February ’96 Floods.” The commemorative event will take place at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026,… Read More
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ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Waterways Operators – the trade association of the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry – and the National Safe Boating Council have partnered to create a video educating recreational boaters on how to safely interact with commercial vessels on the water. The three-minute video, titled Sharing the Water: Safe Boating on… Read More
