Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, Fla., is working with Gulf County to develop a maritime training academy aimed at building a local pipeline of skilled labor, as workforce constraints continue to challenge shipbuilders across the industry. The planned Gulf County and Eastern Shipbuilding Group Maritime Academy will be located adjacent to the company’s Port St…. Read More
LONDON and WASHINGTON, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Windward, the leading Maritime AI™ company, announced the appointment of Ron Kraitsman as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Kraitsman brings over 25 years of financial leadership experience scaling high-growth SaaS companies and will play a key role in supporting Windward’s continued global expansion across commercial and government markets. Kraitsman joins Windward… Read More
ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity, risk management and resiliency solutions. The acquisition strengthens ABS Consulting’s capabilities and market position, bringing together two organizations with complementary expertise, shared values and a common mission. Combining RMC’s capabilities with… Read More
Seeking a vessel tailored to meet the demands of the five-year $807 million Port of Alaska Modernization Program (“PAMP”) Terminal 1 (“T1”) Replacement project and future endeavors, Manson retrofitted the derrick barge WOTAN. Enhancing the vessel’s capabilities the retrofit included modifications to the crane boom, construction of a new crane housing, installation of two Tier… Read More
The Fire Island to Montauk Point project was recognized with the Award of Merit in Water/Environment and the Excellence in Safety award at the ENR New York Best Projects Awards. Working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, our team strengthened a vulnerable stretch of shoreline protecting the Westhampton and Cupsogue communities…. Read More
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella’s participation as part of the U.S. Delegation to the 84th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) helped reinforce constructive U.S. engagement to resolve the impasse over the IMO’s proposed Net Zero Framework (NZF). Chairman DiBella ensured full FMC attention on the serious economic… Read More
HOUSTON, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company” or “Orion”), a leading specialty construction company, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 Revenue of $216 million, GAAP net income of $4.7 million or $0.12 per diluted share, Adjusted EBITDA of $8.7 million and Adjusted EPS of $0.05 per diluted… Read More
The Port of Long Beach has named longtime Port engineer Cesar Larios to lead the Harbor Department’s Construction Management Division. The Construction Management Division, part of the Port’s Engineering Services Bureau, oversees the construction phase of projects from start to finish. Larios joined the Port in August 2006 as a Construction Manager and worked his… Read More
By Mike Schuler The chair of the Federal Maritime Commission has joined the U.S. delegation to high-stakes climate talks at the UN’s International Maritime Organization, accompanied by an explicit warning that could signal a more confrontational U.S. posture toward the proposed global shipping carbon pricing regime. In a statement Monday, FMC Chairman Laura DiBella said she joined the U.S. delegation… Read More
The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) held its annual Board of Directors and membership meeting last week in San Diego, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of dredging, maritime policy, and national security. DCA members unanimously elected Travis Boone as President of the Board of Directors and Parker McClellan as Senior Vice President…. Read More
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Legislature unanimously adopted the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s (CPRA) $1.54 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Plan for coastal restoration and protection. The plan received unanimous support in both the Louisiana House and Senate, signaling a strong, bipartisan commitment to Louisiana’s coast. “The unanimous passage of this measure shows… Read More
Philadelphia, April 21, 2026 — The Board of Directors of PhilaPort has selected Rich Lazer as the next Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of PhilaPort, ushering in a new chapter for one of America’s fastest-growing ports. Lazer will succeed Jeff Theobald, who announced his retirement in December after a decade of transformative leadership. Lazer is… Read More
HOUSTON & COVINGTON, La.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 23, 2026– Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (“Helix”) (NYSE: HLX) and Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (“Hornbeck”) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction, establishing a premier integrated offshore services company. Upon closing of the transaction, Hornbeck shareholders will own approximately 55% and Helix shareholders will own approximately 45%… Read More
New content experiment — Week of April 20–26, 2026 Assuming your company has meaningful exposure to ports, dredging, coastal works, offshore energy, and heavy marine logistics, these are the four developments from the past week that matter most. They are ranked by likely impact on backlog, execution risk, input costs, vessel deployment, and capital allocation…. Read More
Today, I had the honor of joining Congressman John Garamendi and Congressman Trent Kelly on Capitol Hill to show support for the bipartisan SHIPS for America Act. Bolstering U.S. hashtag#shipbuilding and repair capacity isn’t just an economic priority – it is a national security imperative. Our industry is the foundation of military readiness, supports thousands… Read More