MALARTIC, QC, Feb. 19, 2026 /CNW/ – ASDR Canada Inc. announces the acquisition of Acadian Dredging Ltd., based in Cocagne, New Brunswick. With over 40 years of experience, Acadian Dredging specializes in marine (port and coastal) and industrial dredging projects throughout the Maritime provinces. This acquisition aligns with ASDR’s ongoing growth strategy and strengthens its positioning in… Read More
An agreement that will reportedly be signed on February 25, at the US Department of Transportation, between ONEX Shipyards and Technologies (which controls the shipyards of Elefsina and Syros), and South Korean Hanwha Power Systems, is part of the US strategic plan to rebuild and strengthen its domestic shipbuilding and maritime industry. The South Korean… 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
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
Robust demand for engineering, procurement and construction work in oil and gas industry expected for next several years, McDermott chief executive Michael McKelvy tells Upstream in an exclusive interview The oil and gas industry’s engineering, procurement and construction sector is set for robust demand over the next few years, despite short term challenges, according to… Read More
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 Bahamas isn’t the story, nor is the Jones Act—California refinery closures and policies are. Recent news coverage of refined fuel moving to California via tankers from the Bahamas misses the point. The Bahamas is not even really a refining hub anymore it’s a storage, blending and transshipment hub. It stores and then blends already… 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
First project under the agreement will contribute to doubling the processing capacity of Toronto’s Disco Road Organic Processing Facility Toronto, ON – [February 17, 2026] – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD) is pleased to announce its partnership with CCI BioEnergy under a multi-year Master Service Agreement (MSA) to provide engineering and detailed design services. The collaboration marks a significant step… 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, Fla. and ANAHEIM, Calif., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Diverse Logistics (“Diverse”) and Pulse Final Mile (“Pulse”) today jointly announced the two companies completed a successful merger to create one of the largest independent Big & Bulky final-mile third-party logistics company. The combination strengthens its position as a scaled, non-asset-based broker of white-glove delivery and installation… 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