SAVANNAH, Ga., March 26, 2026 – Gateway Terminals Savannah has announced the appointment of Bryan Blalock as President effective April 13, 2026. Mr. Blalock will succeed the current President of Gateway Terminals Savannah, Kevin Price – who will transition to the Georgia Ports Authority leadership team as the newly announced President on July 1, 2026. “We would… Read More
Brian Waterfield Named Colonna’s Shipyard Inc.’s Next Chief Financial Officer NORFOLK, Va. (March 26, 2026) — Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. announced today that Brian Waterfield has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 30, 2026. Waterfield will oversee the company’s accounting function and support enterprise financial strategy, bringing deep experience in financial auditing and advisory… Read More
Thordon Bearings has announced two significant appointments which reinforce its commitment to meet growing demand for high performance, pollution-free seawater-lubricated bearings and seals in commercial shipping. Anthony Hamilton has been appointed VP of Engineering and Product Development of Thomson-Gordon Group (TGG), the parent company of Thordon Bearings, with a mission to leverage group-wide capabilities in… Read More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (March 24, 2026) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today the selection of two vice presidents at its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division. Christie Miller has been promoted to the role of vice president of communications and Christian Ortego will join the division as vice president and NNS chief counsel. In her new role,… Read More
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Shaping Shores is the Centennial podcast of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. For one hundred years, ASBPA has united people across science, policy, and practice to preserve U.S. shores and beaches. Become a member or make a gift today at ASBPA.org In Episode 11, Bill Hanson, Senior VP at Great Lakes Dredge and… Read More
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) announced six recipients of a combined $6 million in 2026 Parish Matching Program awards at its recent board meeting on March 18. The Program is a funding opportunity that partners directly with Parish governments to support critical restoration efforts. “Collaborating with our local government partners allows us… Read More
A veteran of the dredging industry shares his vision for growth, innovation, and strengthening WEDA’s role as the industry’s knowledge hub. The Western Dredging Association has welcomed a familiar and highly respected industry leader as its new Executive Director. With more than four decades of experience spanning global dredging operations, business ownership, and industry leadership,… Read More
Energy Leads, Dredging Follows: Three Majors, All Doing Well By DredgeWire The 2025 results from Damen Shipyards Group, Van Oord, and DEME Group confirm a marine infrastructure sector that is not only strong, but increasingly defined by where companies benefit from new energy-related offshore work. All three companies are benefiting from the same underlying demand. Global investment in coastal… Read More
For more than 20 years, Shane has led complex heavy civil work with steady leadership, strong judgment, a clear focus on getting things right. He’s the kind of leader teams trust and clients rely on. Gibson is a Licensed P.E. in Texas and Alaska and 2025 BILD graduate. But more than that, he is someone… Read More
“China has now imposed a surge in detentions of Panama‑flagged vessels in Chinese ports under the guise of port state control, far exceeding historical norms” The Federal Maritime Commission is closely monitoring how recent developments surrounding the Panama Canal terminals and China’s retaliatory actions against Panama are affecting global shipping conditions. Laws administered by the Commission… Read More
Thordon Bearings Inc. has partnered with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) to launch the Thordon Bearings Graduate Scholarship, an annual award that will support exceptional postgraduate students developing solutions to reduce the marine industry’s environmental footprint. Made possible through a significant contribution from Thordon founder George A. “Sandy” Thomson, the scholarship… Read More
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has awarded approximately $13.15 million to Ducks Unlimited Inc. through its Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) program Cycle 14. The money awarded will be used for shoreline protection projects along National Wildlife Refuge shorelines in Jefferson, Chambers, and… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected Cody Eckhardt as Chief of Operations Division. The purpose of the Operations Division is to provide quality engineering and other professional services for flood damage reduction, navigation, hydropower production, recreation management, water supply, natural resource stewardship, environmental compliance, emergency operations, and support…. Read More
Crosby Enterprises LLC, Galliano, La., announced that three of its subsidiaries — Crosby Tugs LLC, Crosby Dredging LLC, and Crosby Marine Transportation LLC — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 23 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The company said the filings are intended to restructure secured debt and strengthen its financial position while continuing… Read More