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Norfolk Dredging Wins $39.5 million USACE Dredge Project for Port of Philadelphia

Norfolk Dredging Wins $39.5 million USACE Dredge Project for Port of Philadelphia

PA, United States

Norfolk Dredging Co., Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded a $39,586,250 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of March 1, 2024. Fiscal 2023 civil construction funds in the amount of $39,586,250 were obligated at the time of… Read More

USACE Philadelphia District’s Dredge Merritt Dredging Parts of NJ Intracoastal Waterway

USACE Philadelphia District’s Dredge Merritt Dredging Parts of NJ Intracoastal Waterway

NJ, United States

The shallowdraft, sidecast vessel MERRITT dredges the federal channel at Oregon Inlet. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has issued an advisory regarding upcoming maintenance dredging. The government owned and operated Dredge Merritt will be conducting maintenance dredging of portions of the federal channel of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway between markers 419 and 427,… Read More

Mississippi Reaching Low Levels with Impact to Southern Ports

Mississippi Reaching Low Levels with Impact to Southern Ports

United States

The low water level of the Mississippi River continues to create obstacles for farmers and shipping companies across the United States. Workers near the Port of Vicksburg are conducting business as usual, but the scenery around them looks very different. Just a few feet away, the Mississippi River is currently in what hydrologists call a… Read More

DOE & DOI Release Plan to Increase Offshore Wind Transmission and Reliability

DOE & DOI Release Plan to Increase Offshore Wind Transmission and Reliability

United States

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) released An Action Plan for Offshore Wind Transmission Development in the U.S. Atlantic Region, a set of actions that are meant to catalyze offshore wind energy, strengthen the domestic supply chain, and create union jobs. The Action Plan developed by DOE’s Grid… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

All American Marine has Delivered an Innovative Research Vessel for the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

HI, United States

All American Marine has Delivered an Innovative Research Vessel for the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa All American Marine (AAM) together with the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa are proud to announce the delivery of an innovative research vessel, on behalf of the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB). This state-of-the-art research vessel, IMUA, is a 68.5’… Read More

Investor Confidence in Tidewater Inc. Despite Quarterly Earnings Miss

TX, United States

On September 24, 2023, it was reported that Merrion Investment Management Co LLC had acquired a new position in Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) during the second quarter. According to the company’s most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Merrion Investment Management purchased 4,000 shares of Tidewater’s stock, amounting to approximately $222,000…. Read More

Great Lakes Announces Participation in Noble Capital Markets C-Suite Interview Series

TX, United States

HOUSTON, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today announced their participation in Noble Capital Markets’ C-Suite Interview Series, presented by Channelchek. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) President & CEO, Lasse Petterson, and SVP, CFO and Treasurer,… Read More

How a new generation of Merchant Marine ships can chart a course for government efficiency

NY, United States

Former Cabinet secretary Elaine Chao touts fixed-price, firm-delivery contract structure Later this week, State University of New York Maritime College will receive a historic delivery — a state-of-the-art new training ship christened Empire State. The arrival of this vessel, the first of five cutting-edge National Security Multi-Mission Vessels, heralds a new era not just for… Read More


Events & Conferences

WEDA Eastern Chapter Announces Additional Workshop for Upcoming Conference in Jacksonville, FL

FL, United States

The WEDA Eastern Chapter is pleased to announce a Workshop on Regional Best Construction Practices for Beneficial Use of Dredged Material (BUDM). The workshop will be held in conjunction with the Western Dredging Association Eastern Chapter Meeting in Jacksonville, Florida, and will be on the afternoon of Thursday, October 12, and the morning of Friday,… Read More

WEDA to Hold Two Part Webinar on Slurry Transport

United States

Join WEDA for our two-part series webinar, “Slurry Transport,” on Wednesday, September 27th, and Thursday, September 28th at 11:30 AM EDT. When (2 part series): Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 11:30 AM EDT & Thursday, September 28, 2023, 11:30 AM EDTPresenters: Sape Miedema Robert Ramsdell Dredging Resources, LLC Facilitator: Kathryn Thomas WEDA Board of Directors, ANAMAR Environmental General… Read More

ACP’s WINDPOWER 2023 to Focus on Prospects and Challenges

DC, United States

New Panel on Federal and State Coordination Added WASHINGTON, D.C., September 20, 2023 – The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced additional speakers for its Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, to be held October 3-4 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. U.S. offshore wind development is facing a once-in-a-generation opportunity and the key dynamics facing the industry will… Read More

Register Now for October WEDA Eastern Chapter Speaker Packed Conference

FL, United States

When: Tuesday, October 10th at 8 AM -to- Thursday, October 12th at noon Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront 1201 Riverplace Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32207 2023 WEDA Eastern Chapter meeting is shaping up to be another educational and entertaining program. Highlights: Training Dredging 101 & 210 with Professor Don Hayes Pool Side Icebreaker Event under… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

Maritime Industry New Hires and Promotions

MI, United States

Nichole Angell will support our invasive species collaboratives — the Great Lakes Phragmites, Invasive Mussel and European Frog-bit Collaboratives. Taaja Tucker-Silva will provide data support to our aquatic invasive species projects, as well as other GLC work.

Ports of Indiana names Operations Managers at Ohio River ports

IN, United States

Ports of Indiana has filled two key leadership roles at its Ohio River ports, naming Ashley Blocker and Michael Graves as Operations Managers in Mount Vernon and Jeffersonville, respectively. Blocker, a southwest Indiana native, was promoted to the new role after serving as Operations Analyst for Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon since 2022. She previously worked… Read More

James C. Fowler Appointed to Lead Crowley Shipping

AL, United States

Crowley has appointed industry leader James Fowler as senior vice president and general manager of its Crowley Shipping business unit that serves diverse U.S. and international maritime and logistics sectors. Fowler most recently served as managing director of marine and stevedoring operations for Cooper Marine and executive vice president for Blakeley BoatWorks, both headquartered in… Read More

Maritime Industry New Hires and Promotions

TX, United States

ROHR-IDRECO Appoints Oscar van den Broek as a service engineer


Offshore Wind Power News

East coast states sign US offshore wind supply chain pact

United States

Nine east coast US states and four government departments have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen regional supply chain collaboration for the country’s nascent offshore wind sector. The agreement creates a framework for regional partnerships focussed on offshore wind supply chain development. All signatories – the states of Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,… Read More

Top ten biggest offshore wind farms in the world

World ,

As the world races toward a greener and more sustainable future, offshore wind farms have emerged as one of the most promising sources of clean energy. These massive projects, harnessing the power of wind over the open sea, are helping to reduce carbon emissions and provide a substantial share of electricity to nations around the… Read More

Fincantieri Cuts Steel for U.S.-Built SOV to Support Offshore Wind

WI, United States

Construction has begun on the next large U.S.-built vessel for the offshore wind sector. Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin held the ceremonial first steel cut for a Service Operation Vessel (SOV) which represents the company’s entry into the U.S. offshore wind sector and another demonstration of the contribution to the shipbuilding industry coming… Read More

Investor Confidence in Tidewater Inc. Despite Quarterly Earnings Miss

TX, United States

On September 24, 2023, it was reported that Merrion Investment Management Co LLC had acquired a new position in Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) during the second quarter. According to the company’s most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Merrion Investment Management purchased 4,000 shares of Tidewater’s stock, amounting to approximately $222,000…. Read More


Port News

Port Houston loaded exports up 10% year-to-date

TX, United States

Overall container volumes remain solid through August HOUSTON – Loaded export volumes at Port Houston are up 10% year-to-date, maintaining the upward trajectory seen throughout 2023 and helping support overall volumes through Barbours Cut and Bayport Container Terminals. These exports are primarily resins and Port Houston is the nation’s leading gateway for resin exports, with a 59%… Read More

Norfolk Dredging Wins $39.5 million USACE Dredge Project for Port of Philadelphia

PA, United States

Norfolk Dredging Co., Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded a $39,586,250 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of March 1, 2024. Fiscal 2023 civil construction funds in the amount of $39,586,250 were obligated at the time of… Read More

Mississippi Reaching Low Levels with Impact to Southern Ports

United States

The low water level of the Mississippi River continues to create obstacles for farmers and shipping companies across the United States. Workers near the Port of Vicksburg are conducting business as usual, but the scenery around them looks very different. Just a few feet away, the Mississippi River is currently in what hydrologists call a… Read More

Port of Los Angeles – regaining its footing

CA, United States

On the US West Coast, a much-anticipated seasonal surge in cargo inputs has now turned the tables on the statistics at the Port of Los Angeles (Port of LA). In its mid-September media briefing, the port revealed that The Port of Los Angeles had handled 828,016 teu in August, which it said was a 3%… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Sand mining is close to being an environmental crisis. Here’s why – and what can be done about it

World ,

Demand for sand mining for construction materials has tripled in the past two decades, reaching 50 billion tonnes a year. Urgent action is needed to avoid a “sand crisis”, says the United Nations Environment Programme. A new World Economic Forum report identifies five priority actions for the cement and concrete sector to reduce its impact… Read More

Dredging Market 2023 Trends with Analysis on Key Players

World ,

Dredging Market 2023 Trends with Analysis on Key Players Weeks Marine, Coastal Dredging Company, Van Oord N.V., Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, Dredging Environmental and Marine Engineering N.V., Jan De Nul N.V., and Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V Global “Dredging” Market Trends and Insights,” new research, has just become available on AdroitMarketResearch.com. The Dredging Market  has shown consistent… Read More

As volume lowers, saltwater intrusion threatens Lower Mississippi River

LA, United States

On Friday Gov. John Bel Edwards held a modified Unified Command Group (UCG) meeting in New Orleans for an update on the saltwater intrusion threat that continues to grow in the Lower Mississippi River region. Gov. Edwards was joined by several parish presidents and officials from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness… Read More

100-200 dump trucks of sand to be hauled in daily for Treasure Island dune restoration

FL, United States

Hurricane Idalia made a bad situation worse on Sunset Beach. Now the work begins to replace all the sand lost.  Source


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Fincantieri Cuts Steel for U.S.-Built SOV to Support Offshore Wind

WI, United States

Construction has begun on the next large U.S.-built vessel for the offshore wind sector. Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin held the ceremonial first steel cut for a Service Operation Vessel (SOV) which represents the company’s entry into the U.S. offshore wind sector and another demonstration of the contribution to the shipbuilding industry coming… Read More

All American Marine has Delivered an Innovative Research Vessel for the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

HI, United States

All American Marine has Delivered an Innovative Research Vessel for the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa All American Marine (AAM) together with the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa are proud to announce the delivery of an innovative research vessel, on behalf of the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB). This state-of-the-art research vessel, IMUA, is a 68.5’… Read More

Construction Begins on Crowley-ESVAGT Wind Farm Service Vessel

FL, United States

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding began construction today on a 289-foot service operation vessel (SOV) for a Crowley-ESVAGT joint venture that will house and transport technicians to maintain U.S. offshore wind farms. This vessel, for the joint venture CREST Wind, will operate under a long-term charter with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. Today marked the ceremonial start of… Read More

Crowley, BWXT Debut Nuclear Power Generation Vessel Concept

FL, United States

Global shipping and energy supply chain leader Crowley has teamed with nuclear power leader BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) through a memorandum of understanding for a ship concept that has the potential to generate alternative, zero-carbon emission energy for defense and disaster needs by including a microreactor on board. The new memorandum of understanding with… Read More


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Six northeast Democratic state governors warn Biden that wind projects need federal help

MD, United States

Absent intervention, these near-term projects are increasingly at risk of failing,” the governors wrote. Offshore wind projects need more federal funding and planning assistance to ensure they get built, the Democratic governors of six northeastern states told the Biden administration, warning that a cornerstone of the climate change fight could be in jeopardy. President Joe… Read More

Learn About and How La. Spanish Moss Restoration Project was Completed

LA, United States

Spanish Pass Louisiana’s largest ridge and marsh restoration project ever constructed is complete! Learn more about the project and the work it took to get it done. Thanks to our partners at Weeks Marine, Inc., Baird & Associates, Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, and others for their support on this project! 

Two big takeaways from the NHC’s Hurricane Ian report

FL, United States

The National Hurricane Center released its comprehensive final report on Hurricane Ian this morning. The 72-page document offers a tremendous amount of information from Ian’s origins as a tropical wave off of Africa to its rapid intensification over the Gulf of Mexico, onslaught on Florida, and then eventual dissipation over the eastern United States. Source

Silver Ships Delivers Second 40′ WorkBoat to Pittsburgh USACE

PA, United States

Silver Ships recently delivered an Explorer 40 workboat to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pittsburgh District for use on the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. The 40-foot workboat will support USACE Pittsburgh District’s mission of improving navigable waterways and water infrastructure. This delivery is the second of three Explorer 40 series workboats ordered by USACE Pittsburgh… Read More


Upcoming Projects | Contracts | Tenders

Maintenance dredging planned for Wilmington Harbor

NC, United States

WILMINGTON – Maintenance dredging of the channel entrance to Wilmington Harbor is expected to begin this winter. The harbor is one of three that will be dredged later this year, according to an Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District release. The district last week awarded a $23.9 million contract to Manson Construction Co., which is… Read More

Corps of Engineers awards $22.5 million for Lock and Dam 5 gate maintenance

MN, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $22.5 million contract to Abhe & Svoboda, Inc., of Jordan, Minnesota, on Sept. 18, for gate maintenance on Lock and Dam 5 located near Minnesota City, Minnesota, on the Mississippi River. The project focuses primarily on sandblasting, painting, rehabilitation, and other maintenance of the… Read More

Maintenance dredging contract award: South Atlantic Division Regional Harbor Dredging Contract

NC, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District awarded a $23.9 million contract to Manson Construction Company on September 15, 2023, for the maintenance dredging of the Savannah Harbor, Georgia; the Brunswick Harbor, Georgia; and the Wilmington Harbor, North Carolina. The Morehead City Harbor, North Carolina, is also included in this contract as an… Read More

Norfolk Dredging Wins $39.5 million USACE Dredge Project for Port of Philadelphia

PA, United States

Norfolk Dredging Co., Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded a $39,586,250 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of March 1, 2024. Fiscal 2023 civil construction funds in the amount of $39,586,250 were obligated at the time of… Read More


USACE

Corps of Engineers awards $22.5 million for Lock and Dam 5 gate maintenance

MN, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $22.5 million contract to Abhe & Svoboda, Inc., of Jordan, Minnesota, on Sept. 18, for gate maintenance on Lock and Dam 5 located near Minnesota City, Minnesota, on the Mississippi River. The project focuses primarily on sandblasting, painting, rehabilitation, and other maintenance of the… Read More

Maintenance dredging contract award: South Atlantic Division Regional Harbor Dredging Contract

NC, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District awarded a $23.9 million contract to Manson Construction Company on September 15, 2023, for the maintenance dredging of the Savannah Harbor, Georgia; the Brunswick Harbor, Georgia; and the Wilmington Harbor, North Carolina. The Morehead City Harbor, North Carolina, is also included in this contract as an… Read More

Norfolk Dredging Wins $39.5 million USACE Dredge Project for Port of Philadelphia

PA, United States

Norfolk Dredging Co., Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded a $39,586,250 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of March 1, 2024. Fiscal 2023 civil construction funds in the amount of $39,586,250 were obligated at the time of… Read More

USACE Philadelphia District’s Dredge Merritt Dredging Parts of NJ Intracoastal Waterway

NJ, United States

The shallowdraft, sidecast vessel MERRITT dredges the federal channel at Oregon Inlet. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has issued an advisory regarding upcoming maintenance dredging. The government owned and operated Dredge Merritt will be conducting maintenance dredging of portions of the federal channel of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway between markers 419 and 427,… Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

Great Lakes Announces Participation in Noble Capital Markets C-Suite Interview Series

TX, United States

HOUSTON, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today announced their participation in Noble Capital Markets’ C-Suite Interview Series, presented by Channelchek. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) President & CEO, Lasse Petterson, and SVP, CFO and Treasurer,… Read More

Six northeast Democratic state governors warn Biden that wind projects need federal help

MD, United States

Absent intervention, these near-term projects are increasingly at risk of failing,” the governors wrote. Offshore wind projects need more federal funding and planning assistance to ensure they get built, the Democratic governors of six northeastern states told the Biden administration, warning that a cornerstone of the climate change fight could be in jeopardy. President Joe… Read More

Learn About and How La. Spanish Moss Restoration Project was Completed

LA, United States

Spanish Pass Louisiana’s largest ridge and marsh restoration project ever constructed is complete! Learn more about the project and the work it took to get it done. Thanks to our partners at Weeks Marine, Inc., Baird & Associates, Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, and others for their support on this project! 

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