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
HOUSTON and CHANGWON, South Korea, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott and Doosan Enerbility have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore potential strategic collaboration opportunities in the power generation market. The agreement establishes a framework for the companies to jointly evaluate and pursue projects involving gas turbines, generators and related power generation equipment and services…. Read More
By Jarrett Renshaw and Arathy Somasekhar WASHINGTON/HOUSTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) – The White House is expected to extend a waiver of the century-old Jones Act in the coming days, sources say, reaching for one of the few tools it has to try and hold down gasoline prices as President Donald Trump escalates his attacks on Exxon Mobil and Chevron for making… Read More
Anduril Industries is in advanced discussions to establish a production facility for autonomous surface vessels at Maryland’s Tradepoint Atlantic industrial complex, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the negotiations, as the defense technology company expands manufacturing to meet growing military demand. The proposed project would redevelop part of the former Sparrows Point… Read More
By: Kirsten Martel for Elliott Bay Design Group Every successful vessel construction project relies on more than a well-developed design. Before steel or aluminum is cut, engineering concepts must be transformed into detailed production information that shipyards need to fabricate, assemble, and construct a vessel efficiently and accurately. That transformation occurs through lofting. Lofting involves… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District welcomed Col. Marlon Ringo as its new commander during a change of command ceremony held July 31, 2026, as he assumed leadership from Col. Calvin Kroeger. The ceremony marked the official transfer of command following Kroeger’s three years of leadership of one of USACE’s largest and… Read More
SCI’s Ministry on the River is pleased to announce that the Rev. Charles Uhlik will join the organization as Chaplain serving the Upper Mississippi River region, based in St. Louis. Beginning September 30, he will expand SCI’s chaplaincy presence along the inland waterways, providing dedicated pastoral care and support to mariners from St. Louis northward… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) announced today revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 of $342.3 million and $668.5 million, respectively, compared with $341.4 million and $674.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. Tidewater’s net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, was $21.7 million ($0.43 per common share) and $27.8 million ($0.56 per common share), respectively,… Read More
MONTREAL — The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) recognized outstanding individuals, companies, technical achievements and projects during its 2026 Annual Conference in Montreal. Awards were presented during both the Gala Dinner and the Presidential Luncheon, highlighting excellence in leadership, safety, environmental stewardship, technical innovation and professional achievement across the dredging industry. Gala Dinner Awards Dredger on… Read More
HOUSTON and AMSTERDAM, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott and ULC-Energy have signed a cooperation agreement to support Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects. The collaboration is intended to support development of Rolls-Royce SMR projects in the Netherlands, including the integration of SMR-powered energy solutions with energy-intensive industrial processes. It is expected to leverage McDermott’s expertise in… Read More