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BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has been awarded $90.8 million for the Chandeleur Islands Restoration project through the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council’s (RESTORE) 2026 Funded Priorities List, approved on Wednesday, June 10. The award provides critical support for advancing the project towards construction. “Southeast Louisiana plays a… Read More
By Gary Reich During a mandatory hearing yesterday involving West Marine’s Chapter 11 restructuring, bankruptcy trustee Linda J. Casey said something that caught the attention of at least one of the more than 170 participants, many of whom West Marine owes money: “The former chief executive officer received a $1.2 million bonus. Can you explain what that bonus… Read More
A DredgeWire Exclusive KEY TAKEAWAYS: • DSC Dredge increased revenue by 85% over three years, reaching $99 million in 2025. • International demand and large-scale dredging contracts drove major company growth. • The company expanded manufacturing operations in Reserve and Poplarville to boost capacity. • DSC continues investing in engineering, workforce growth, and dredging technology for 2026…. Read More
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, today announced that it completed the divestiture of its ready-mixed concrete operations in California and acquired the southern Colorado and Dallas-Fort Worth operations of Brannan Sand & Gravel, LLC. The strategic acquisition includes a rail-connected aggregate quarry with long-term… Read More
Orion is proud to announce that Orion has achieved ISO 45001 certification for our Occupational Health and Safety Management System. This internationally recognized certification validates our structured approach to identifying risks, engaging employees, strengthening accountability, and continuously improving how we protect our workforce. Achieving ISO 45001 certification reflects who we are at our core. At… Read More
The future of our industry is shaped by people who care deeply about it 🎉So, please, help us congratulate Brett Dvorachek on being named a 40 Under 40 honoree. Brett’s leadership, professionalism, and commitment to serving our partners exemplify the qualities that move the marine industry forward. He has earned the respect of teammates and… Read More
The Port of Long Beach has named Ramon Garcia to lead the Harbor Department’s Human Resources Division. The Human Resources Division, part of the Port’s newly created Organizational Effectiveness Bureau, administers employment for the Harbor Department, serving a diverse skilled workforce of 600 employees. Garcia brings more than a decade of experience in human resources…. Read More
Today, Monday, June 1, 2026, Mr. Robert J. Harvey of Florida was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission. Commissioner Harvey was nominated by President Trump on September 3, 2025, to serve on the Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2029. The United States Senate confirmed his nomination on May… Read More
Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA today announced that Gene Miller has been chosen as the company’s president, effective immediately. Miller has served as interim president since February 16, 2026, following the planned retirement of former president Michelle Kruger. His selection follows a comprehensive three-month search conducted by the company’s Board of Managers. Miller’s career spans more… Read More
Coastal Science & Engineering—which is tasked with managing the beach nourishment project that is being performed in Avon by the county’s contractor, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company—has released its first newsletter announcing the latest updates on the project. Construction Progress Dare County has officially begun construction of the 2026 Avon Beach Renourishment Project, continuing… Read More
KONGSBERG will showcase its autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) technology at CANSEC 2026, taking place May 27–28 at the Cohere Centre in Ottawa. Visitors to booth 707 will have the opportunity to see the HUGIN Edge AUV on display and speak directly with KONGSBERG specialists about how this proven technology addresses real-world undersea mission requirements. The… Read More
By Amit Chowdhry Veolia announced the completion of its $3 billion acquisition of Clean Earth, significantly expanding its hazardous waste management operations in the United States and strengthening its position as one of the world’s leading environmental services providers. The transaction doubles Veolia’s footprint in the U.S. hazardous waste sector and increases the company’s total… Read More
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Cheryl Nelms as President of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, effective July 30, 2026. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. Nelms brings more than 25 years of experience leading major infrastructure programs across Canada to the role, including experience… Read More
HOUSTON, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott, via McDermott Nederland B.V., has been selected by Aramco as one of the 11 selected contractors for a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) Long-Term Agreement (LTA) to support delivery of large-scale energy, downstream, petrochemical and low carbon projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The multi‑year PMC LTA positions McDermott as an… Read More
May was a significant month for federal appropriations in Washington, D.C. Three members of the House of Representatives requested earmarks (Community Project Funding) requests that were included in House Energy & Water Appropriations Bill for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The CPF requests for the waterway are highlighted below: Rep. Greg Murphy (NC) – $7.5 million for… Read More