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Gunderson Marine & Iron (GM&I) has appointed Tom Lee as President, strengthening the company’s executive leadership as it continues its growth across marine manufacturing, complex steel fabrication, and defense projects. Dee Burch will hold the role of Chief Executive Officer & Owner, where he will continue to lead the company’s long-term strategic vision, customer relationships,… Read More
Newell Normand Folks, the Trump administration is weighing another extension of its Jones Act waiver as it looks for ways to ease shipping bottlenecks and keep energy prices in check. Supporters argue it could lower transportation costs, while our local maritime industries say it threatens America’s maritime industry in a number of ways. Joining us… Read More
By Malte Humpert The U.S. Coast Guard’s troubled Polar Security Cutter program faces further delays with a new government watchdog report projecting delivery of the first heavy icebreaker in March 2033, almost a decade later than originally planned. The recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report also raises fresh doubts that even the revised schedule can be met,… Read More
We’re excited to officially welcome Callan Marine as a valued sponsor of DredgeWire. As a leading voice in the dredging and maritime infrastructure space, Callan brings deep expertise and credibility to our audience of contractors, operators, engineers, and decision-makers across the industry. We’re proud to have you as part of the DredgeWire platform.
By Lillian Doyle California had an opportunity to bring one of the nation’s most ambitious shipbuilding projects to Solano County. The proposal promised thousands of jobs, billions of dollars in investment, and extensive work for the dredging and marine construction industries. Instead, political gridlock and the inability to establish a workable permitting path allowed Texas… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, in partnership with Port Freeport, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 28, 2026, to recognize a major milestone in the Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project. The navigation project deepens and partially widens the harbor channel, enhances the upper turning basin and eases the lower channel bend. The improved… Read More
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – July 19, 2026 – Hall Engine Company proudly celebrates more than 35 years of delivering dependable marine diesel engine service, repair, and maintenance to boat owners, yacht operators, commercial fleets, and marine professionals throughout South Florida and beyond. Founded in 1988, Hall Engine Company has earned a reputation for technical expertise,… Read More
On July 21, 1956, The Dredge Alameda was launched with a festive party celebrating her release in Rio Vista, California. She was the second of four all-steel, all-welded dredges designed & built by Ed Dutra, who received only a high school education, but clearly had a talent for drafting and design. The clamshell dredge had… Read More
We Work the Waterways is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelsey Foster as the organization’s new Deputy Director, a newly created leadership position established to support the organization’s continued national growth. Originally recruiting for a Director of Industry, Workforce & Partnerships position, the organization expanded the role after recognizing Foster’s exceptional experience in nonprofit… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 20, 2026 — Trimble today announced the availability of Trimble Financials™ software in the United States. The new construction-specific financial management and job costing solution is designed to simplify accounting operations for small-business contractors. The software provides real-time visibility into project and overall company performance, enabling contractors to monitor profitability and make smarter business operational… Read More
PORTLAND, Ore. – Army Col. Brendan John “Mac” McEvoy became the 65th commander of the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, during a change-of-command ceremony at the district’s downtown headquarters today. Brig. Gen. William C. “Bill” Hannan Jr., commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Northwestern Division, which includes Portland District and four other USACE districts,… Read More
SARDIS, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected George Harris as the new Natural Resources Manager at Sardis Lake. As Natural Resources Manager, Harris is responsible for leading the stewardship and management of more than 90,000 acres of water and public lands. He also works closely with local communities, partner agencies,… Read More
Welcome to Shaping Shores, the Centennial podcast of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. For nearly a hundred years, ASBPA has united people across science, policy, and practice to preserve U.S. shores and beaches. In Episode 26, Henry Schorr, Vice President of Manson Construction Company, joins the ASBPA #ShapingShoresPodcast to reflect on a 45‑year career that… Read More
By Peter Eavis and Nicholas Kulish After its unmanned vessels recently drew attention in the Iran war, Saronic Technologies, a shipbuilding start-up, announced on Thursday that it would open a new facility in the United States to make both naval and commercial ships. Saronic’s chief executive, Dino Mavrookas, said the company would break ground this year on an… Read More
By Michael Scanlon Autonomous vessel maker Saronic is set to build Port Alpha, a shipyard the company describes as the most advanced in the world, at the Port of Brownsville, Texas. The announcement builds on an eventful few weeks for the company’s Corsair drone boats. On July 12, three Corsairs struck Iran’s Bandar Abbas naval base in what U.S. Central… Read More