C&C Marine and Repair has delivered a new 160-foot, unmanned steel idler barge to Orion Marine Construction to support its dredging operations. The barge was designed by The Shearer Group and is intended to connect with both new and existing dredges in Orion’s fleet. The barge’s key feature is an integrated walking-spud system that allows the combined dredge-and-idler-barge unit to advance approximately 30 feet… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights Revenue of $972.0 million, up 11 percent on a year-over-year basis, up 10 percent on an organic basis Annualized recurring revenue (“ARR”) was $2.51 billion, up 14 percent year-over-year, up 12 percent on… Read More
NEW YORK and WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The American Geographical Society (AGS) and Trimble today announced that company founder Charlie Trimble has been selected to receive the Society’s O.M. Miller Cartographic Medal. One of the Society’s highest honors, the medal recognizes individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced cartography and the geographic sciences. “Charlie Trimble helped transform GPS from… Read More
By Patrick Bloodgood ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a Change of Responsibility ceremony between outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas W. Galick, the 15th USACE command sergeant major, and incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Shade Munday at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 15. The ceremony was followed by a retirement ceremony… Read More
July 29, 2026 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Dredge Program has completed its 30th season of dredging on Cape Cod, marking several significant milestones for the regional program. Beginning in mid-September, the “Longer, Wider, Deeper” dredging project in the Popponesset Bay Approach Channel in Mashpee became the department’s largest single-season project ever, with more than 57,000 cubic… Read More
By Mike Schuler South Korea’s Hanwha has made a preliminary offer worth up to $1.2 billion to acquire Austal USA, potentially giving the Korean defense giant control of one of the largest U.S. naval shipbuilders as Washington pushes to expand domestic shipbuilding capacity. Hanwha Defense USA confirmed Monday that it submitted a preliminary, non-binding offer… Read More
William P. Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of the Dredging Contractors of America, delivered comments on August 11, 2026, during NOAA’s virtual public meeting on its performance evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program. Doyle highlighted the vital role dredging and marine construction companies play in maintaining navigation channels, improving ports and harbors, restoring coastal habitats,… Read More
Orion has been named a 2026 Best Places to Work honoree by the Houston Business Journal. At Orion, we show up for one another, solve problems together, lead with integrity, and take pride in the work we do. Thank you to the Houston Business Journal for the recognition. Thank you to our employees for working… Read More
By Sam LaGrone South Korean Shipbuilder Hanwha has made a $1 billion bid for the U.S. subsidiary of Australian shipbuilder Austal, Austal disclosed in a regulatory filing on Tuesday morning Australian time. Austal also revised its previous guidance from an estimated $77.6 million (AUD 110 million) in profits to a loss of $79.73 million (AUD… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA launched the Navy’s Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM) 15 on July 28. This is the first AFDM built in over 40 years and the largest vessel launched into the Mobile Channel to date. At 12,000 tons, 694 feet long and with a deck working area of 90,800 square feet, AFDM is… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 8 a.m. ET to review its second quarter 2026 results. The call will be broadcast live on the web at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/848449078. Analysts who wish to dial into the call may do so by first registering at https://events.q4inc.com/analyst/848449078?pwd=RQy4WSHT. Upon… Read More
The Port of Los Angeles has appointed Alvin Chu as Director of its Internal Audit Division, where he will oversee a comprehensive audit programme designed to identify risk, promote efficiency and advocate for responsible stewardship of port resources. Chu brings 19 years of auditing experience spanning both public and private sectors. He most recently served… Read More
Manson earned top honors at the Western Dredging Association’s (WEDA) Dredging Summit & Expo in Montréal, Canada, bringing home two awards that recognize our continued commitment to safety and leadership in the dredging industry. Manson received the 2026 Safety Excellence Award – Contractor, which honors organizations that demonstrate proactive approaches to raising safety awareness in… Read More
By Lynda Yezzi A key leadership transition took place this month as Maj. Cristina Palomino assumed duties as deputy commander of the Latin America & Caribbean District, succeeding Maj. Ricardo Herrero, who will move into a new role within the district’s Programs and Project Management Division. As Deputy Commander, Maj. Palomino will help lead the Corps’ first district… Read More
ARLINGTON, Va., (Aug. 6, 2026) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today long-term performance-based production agreements with High-Yield Production Robotics (HYPR) team members GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics. The signed agreements are designed to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced physical AI automation across U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs, including aircraft carriers, submarines, destroyers, amphibious ships, future frigates… Read More