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On March 20, 2025, The Dutra Group announced the issuance of a notice to proceed on the construction of a new cubic yard trailing suction hopper dredge. Christened the Adele, in honor of founder and executive chairman Bill Dutra’s mother, the Royal-IHC designed Beagle® is being constructed at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton and Port St…. Read More
The 55th Annual Texas A&M Dredging Short Course (sponsored by the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC Coastal and Dredging Laboratory at A&M) just finished another great week with 80+ participants, 19 speakers, 6 student ambassadors, and an amazing transfer of knowledge! Come join us next year, Jan. 4 – 8, 2027 for another… Read More
Taking the Helm Are New Chair, David Carver, President of General Dynamics NASSCO, and Vice Chair, Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, today announced its new Board of Directors leadership David Carver, President of General Dynamics NASSCO,… Read More
U.S. Maritime Administrator stephen carmel met with the Dredging Contractors of America’s William Doyle this morning to discuss dredging, the Jones Act, and the promising outlook for the American-flag maritime industry. Administrator Carmel — Captain Carmel — is off to a great start. With deep commercial-sector experience including at sea, he is exceptionally well suited… Read More
The climate agenda’s fall from grace over the past year has been stunning — in speed, scale and scope. Why it matters: Whether this collapse in climate-change ambition proves permanent or temporary will shape the planet — which is still warming in unprecedented ways — and trillions of dollars in global energy investment. Driving the news: President… Read More
By Ram Mohan, AnchorQEA On January 7, AnchorQEA’s Ram Mohan gave a presentation to a multi-disciplinary group organized by the Nature Conservancy (TNC) to better understand how interested parties can accelerate wetland preservation in conjunction with ongoing dredging needs. Participants besides TNC and AnchorQEA included executives from the Dredging and Marine construction industry, various coastal… Read More
PASCAGOULA, Miss. — (January 9, 2026) – Bollinger Shipyards yesterday hosted The Honorable John C. Phelan, Secretary of The Navy (SECNAV) at its Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula for his first official visit in the role. Joining Secretary Phelan was Adm. Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), John J. Perryman, Master Chief Petty Officer… Read More
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As we welcome a new year, are we also set to welcome new dynamics for global trade? The winter 2026 edition of the Maersk Global Market Update takes a deeper dive into what’s on the horizon and explores some of the key events that could influence global supply chains in the year ahead. Trans-Suez return… Read More
The Pasha Group, a leader in integrated global logistics and maritime services, today announced that Cary Davis has joined the company as Vice President of Government Affairs to lead advocacy and corporate communications. In this role, Davis will oversee federal, state, and local government relations; industry and stakeholder engagement; media relations; and strategic communications in… Read More
The Site Engineering Safety Leadership Team proudly recognizes Adriana Williams, EIT as the recipient of the Q4 2025 Lead by Example Award! This award honors individuals who exemplify GLDD’s Incident and Injury-Free (IIF) culture through proactive safety leadership and peer engagement. Adriana has consistently prioritized safety, actively thanking crew members for their support, and fostering… Read More
The Nature Conservancy is thrilled to share this report with DredgeWire, and we look forward to working with members of the dredging industry on projects that protect our nation’s waterways and wetlands. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has announced the release of a new report—Sediment Strategies—providing a roadmap to restore marshes by recycling dredged material. The… Read More
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded nearly $14 million to two maritime institutions to help train the next generation of American shipbuilders, a move officials say is central to the Trump administration’s push to rebuild the nation’s shipbuilding base. Delaware County Community College will receive $8 million, while Massachusetts Maritime Academy will be awarded… Read More
The Dutra Group is pleased to share several important leadership announcements that reflect the depth of talent within The Dutra Group and our continued commitment to long-term excellence. First, we are proud to announce the appointment of Bryan O’Sullivan as Chief Operating Officer. An 18-year veteran of the Company, Bryan has served in multiple leadership… Read More
MIAMI — Today, Magnet Defense LLC (“Magnet Defense” or the “Company”), a developer of fully autonomous national security maritime platforms for fleet operations and missile defense missions, announces that it has officially completed its acquisition of Metal Shark, a leading designer and shipbuilder of highly-capable maritime platforms for defense and law enforcement missions. The combination… Read More