History podcast features Ellicott Dredges as well as the history of dredging equipment development from the beginning of time Although officially founded in 1885, Ellicott Dredges has its roots in the mud machine that helped deepen the Inner Harbor starting the 1780s! Invented by three brothers of the same family who founded Ellicott City, the… Read More
By Eric Ramírez Barreto Following a prior post about Tallvine’s Crosby acquisition, the more interesting story is what the three deals look like together and its timeline. Tallvine Partners just bought its third U.S. marine company in twelve months. This time, it moved into the Gulf. The run so far: September 2025 — Donjon Marine… Read More
Exclusive DredgeWire Tour and Interview By Peter Bowe All photographs by DredgeWire or WTCI unless otherwise credited. The World Trade Center Institute of Baltimore (WTCI) invited DredgeWire Publisher Peter Bowe for a unique opportunity to tour a sail-powered cargo ship calling on the Port of Baltimore. French shipping startup NEOLINE is turning a longstanding maritime… Read More
Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel is proud to congratulate Jay Canada, recipient of the James M. Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year Award from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. This national award recognizes individuals who make an exceptional impact on safety and health throughout the aggregates industry, and Jay has spent… Read More
Sea Machines Robotics, a world leader in marine autonomous technology, is growing its leadership team with the hire of Courtney Bradbury, PE, as Vice President of Program Management, a newly created role overseeing the company’s management and delivery of large-scale autonomous vessel programs. Bradbury will quickly expand this new program group by hiring project-focused personnel,… Read More
Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”) this week welcomed Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Russ Vought, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Kevin Lunday, and senior Coast Guard and Administration officials to its Houma and LaShip facilities for a firsthand look at progress on the Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) program. During the visit,… Read More
Thordon Bearings has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of its strategic response to robust growth across all business segments and rising demand for its sustainable bearings and seals. The third plant provides ample additional space for Thordon to manufacture complementary non-bearing equipment, boost production output, minimise lead times and develop future products. Located… Read More
HD Hyundai Marine Solution (443060.KS) will spend about 331.5 billion won to acquire Goltens, a U.S. company specializing in the maintenance of marine and land-based power generation engines. The company plans to use Goltens’ global repair network and skilled workforce to expand its aftermarket business, including maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for ships, and… Read More
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW) and RXO Inc. (NYSE: RXO) (“RXO”), a Fortune 1000 provider of asset-light tech-enabled transportation solutions, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) under which C.H. Robinson will acquire RXO in a stock-and-cash transaction for an implied value of $5.8 billion and… Read More
DNV has strengthened its Miami Cruise Center with the appointment of Océane King* as its new head. The appointment reinforces DNV’s commitment to the cruise industry in the Americas and beyond, as it addresses evolving technical, regulatory and sustainability challenges. As DNV’s dedicated hub for the North American cruise market, the Miami Cruise Center, provides… Read More
At Restore America’s Estuaries’ 2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit in San Francisco, four connections spanned across conversations. Nature-based solutions: Living shorelines and working waterfronts support both nature and infrastructure. Our wave tank demonstrated how living shorelines reduce wave energy, while our presentation on Seattle’s waterfront showcased how habitat benches, enhanced substrates, riparian plantings, and textured… Read More
By Hayes Gardner A massive facility in southeastern Baltimore County will soon produce submarine parts — lots of them — in what could represent one of the biggest economic boosts for the region in years. Anduril Industries, a rapidly growing weapons manufacturer, is expected to spend $3.7 billion on a 2 million-square-foot manufacturing facility at… Read More
President Donald Trump visited Baltimore County on Tuesday to discuss a multibillion-dollar project that promises thousands of jobs. Anduril Industries plans to invest $3.7 billion in a submarine manufacturing shipyard at Sparrows Point. It promises more than 3,100 permanent jobs at full operation, and Maryland and Baltimore County have pledged public support of roughly $481… Read More
We are saddened by the passing of Richard S. Weeks, a leader whose people-first approach helped shape our company. Rich joined the family business in 1970 and went on to serve as president and CEO, guiding the company through decades of growth and change. During his tenure, Weeks Marine expanded beyond dredging into marine and… Read More
FBI and US Coast Guard investigators have found evidence that hackers accessed the propulsion system of an oil supertanker as it was approaching the Texas coast this summer, according to US officials familiar with the matter, an extraordinary breach that highlights the growing physical risks from cyberattacks. The cyberattack resulted in outsiders gaining temporary access… Read More