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BATON ROUGE, La. – The Deepwater Horizon Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group has approved a final restoration plan for two major coastal restoration projects: the East Orleans Landbridge Restoration Project and the Raccoon Island Restoration Project. The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), as the lead Trustee for the State of Louisiana, worked alongside its… Read More
By Mike Schuler Congressional scrutiny of the Trump administration’s Jones Act waiver is growing, with Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) demanding answers about whether foreign vessels operating in domestic U.S. trades are complying with immigration, tax and maritime laws. In an October 16 letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, first reported Monday by Bloomberg Government,… Read More
Today, the Dutra Griffith Joint Venture team is proud to host the Beavers and 100 students at our ITS Pier G Project in Long Beach. Through a project presentation and guided site tour, students will get an up-close look at the people, equipment, and teamwork behind one of the region’s key infrastructure projects. Source
J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) is proud to announce that Jeff Steiber, government relations officer and small business liaison officer, has been appointed to the United States National Commission of the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC USA). Steiber is one of eight appointed commissioners. Steiber began his four-year term Oct. 1, 2026, joining industry… Read More
International Seaways, Inc. (Seaways), one of the largest tanker companies worldwide providing energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products, announced the execution of agreements to acquire Bruton Limited (“Bruton”), in a series of transactions that values Bruton at approximately $370 million. The transaction combines Bruton’s 4 VLCC vessels, including newbuildings, with Seaways diversified… Read More
Fincantieri, a global leader in complex shipbuilding, is moving forward with $10 million in new U.S. Navy and U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) funding for advanced manufacturing and workforce investments across its Wisconsin shipyards through its U.S. subsidiary Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG). The investments will accelerate ongoing modernization of Fincantieri’s Wisconsin System of Shipyards, adding advanced… Read More
St. John’s Dockyard, Newdock, today announced the appointment of Jared Newcombe as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 13th, 2026, bringing more than three decades of Canadian shipbuilding, ship repair and executive leadership experience to the company as it enters a significant period of growth and investment. The appointment reflects Newdock’s continued evolution as the company… Read More
Jones Walker LLP is pleased to welcome Rafaela Castells as a partner in the Maritime Practice Group in the firm’s Miami office. An experienced maritime litigator, Rafaela’s practice focuses on domestic and international maritime law claims. “As we continue to expand our maritime capabilities in key markets, Rafaela brings a valuable combination of litigation experience, international perspective, and… Read More
JPMorganChase today announced the Security and Resiliency Initiative, a $1.5 trillion, 10-year plan to facilitate, finance and invest in industries critical to national economic security and resiliency. As part of this new initiative, JPMorganChase will make direct equity and venture capital investments of up to $10 billion to help select companies primarily in the United… Read More
Holmes, a four-decade transportation and logistics leader, succeeds Geoff Anderman as CEO, effective immediately Company also announces Leadership Team updates and appoints Board of Directors COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 5, 2026 — STG Logistics, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of integrated port-to-door services and supply chain solutions for cargo owners and logistics providers, today… Read More
HOUSTON, October 13, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Port Houston will honor ExxonMobil with the 4th Annual Lone Star Award during the Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC), taking place November 2–5 at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston. The award recognizes ExxonMobil’s exceptional partnership with Port Houston and its longstanding role in the energy industry that is integral to… Read More
The Port of Oakland announced the appointment of Carl Cade as its new Chief Real Estate Officer effective Sept.14, 2026. Cade will lead the agency’s effort to develop and revitalize various real estate assets within its jurisdiction, including Jack London Square, Oakland Estuary, and Oakland Airport Business Park. “Carl’s expertise and vast experience from leading… Read More
Eastern Shipbuilding Charities, Inc. has officially crossed a major historic milestone, reaching a lifetime total of $242,000 in donations to the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. Leadership from both organizations celebrated the achievement last week during a formal check presentation ceremony, highlighting the charity’s latest $35,000 contribution to the local nonprofit organization. The milestone represents… Read More
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