A lifelong Ocean City visitor reminds us that beach nourishment is about more than protecting shorelines. It’s about protecting memories. For many beachgoers, a beach nourishment project is something they happen upon during a vacation. For Jeffrey Harrison, it’s something he eagerly follows all year long. Jeffrey, 31, has been fascinated by beach nourishment and… Read More
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) announced that the Queen Bess Island Restoration Project has been selected as a 2026 Best Restored Shore by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), recognizing the project’s success in restoring critical coastal habitat and benefiting natural resources impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. ASBPA… Read More
Troy W. Skelton has joined Conrad Shipyard as Vice President of Louisiana New Construction. Source
Mackenzie Eaglen and Brady Africk Deployed American aircraft carriers are home to some 5,000 souls onboard and are often described as “floating cities.” But they’re more densely populated than any city on Earth. And in recent years, Washington has asked our sailors and Marines to serve increasingly long and intense deployments to the Middle East and… Read More
Join us at Trimble Dimensions this November to bring your projects into focus. Your work relies on moving parts—data points captured, assets tracked, and teams working toward the same finish line. At Dimensions, you’ll master the latest techniques to connect those pieces, sync your operations and deliver reliable results on every job. Watch a special… Read More
Just prior to the start of Labor Day weekend, members of the U.S. House of Representatives returned to Washington, D.C and passed the Senate’s version of a Continuing Resolution for FY27. By offering no changes to the Senate bill, it proceeded directly to the President for his signing on September 2nd. Members then returned to their… Read More
Trimble announced today the acquisition of Terasat Japan, one of the largest virtual reference station (VRS) service providers in the Japanese market. The acquisition allows Trimble to now directly offer its VRS correction service in Japan, providing significant incremental coverage for real-time, centimeter-level positioning for the geospatial, construction, automotive and agriculture industries. By providing a high-precision… Read More
C&C Marine and Repair Announces New Aluminum Division Belle Chasse, La. — After nearly 30 years in the marine construction and repair industry, C&C Marine and Repair is expanding its capabilities with the launch of a dedicated aluminum fabrication division. The new division will be led by Darren Bolotte, who has more than 40 years… Read More
Bill Rebarick has been appointed President, U.S. Operations, with responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of Davie Defense and Gulf Copper. He will report to Philip Burns-O’Brien, CEO of Davie Defense and Gulf Copper. Rebarick brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across U.S. shipbuilding, defense and complex industrial programs, most recently with BAE Systems… Read More
Wärtsilä’s President and CEO, Håkan Agnevall, will ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell in New York today, 8 September 2026, marking the company’s continued growth in the U.S. market. The continued electrification of industries and the growth of AI and data centres are driving an unprecedented power demand. Wärtsilä is helping customers secure reliable, efficient and affordable energy… Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Brig. Gen. Joseph C. “Clete” Goetz II assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division in a ceremony held Sept. 3 at the Sacramento Public Library in Sacramento, Calif. The ceremony was hosted by Lt. Gen. William H. Graham Jr., commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…. Read More
In the latest edition of the Manson Navigator, President and CEO Jim McNally discusses the company’s significant investments in its vessels, essential projects that support Alaska’s marine infrastructure and waterways, its safety-focused planning, and ongoing and future community engagement efforts. Read “Message from the President,” on our blog, “A Deeper Dig.” https://ow.ly/HSUX50ZIUrR Source
“I’m looking forward to supporting our clients and building new partnerships across the U.S. dredging market. As the industry evolves, I’m excited to help bring innovative engineering solutions to the technical challenges our clients face.” Since expanding Motas’ U.S. business activities earlier this year, the U.Steam has handled sales, quotations and customer support, backed by… Read More
ATLANTA, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kaleris, a global leader in supply chain execution software, today announced the acquisition of Newport Systems Inc. (NSI), a category-leading provider of maintenance and repair (M&R) and depot management software. The combination creates the industry’s only end-to-end M&R platform, connecting the full asset lifecycle across marine terminals, inland depots,… Read More
ATLANTA, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kaleris, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year as one of the Top 150 Most Innovative Companies in Maritime by research analyst firm Thetius. The annual report honors organizations driving meaningful advancements in the maritime industry. This year, Kaleris… Read More