Leading repair and shipbuilding companies to team on flexible, innovative solutions to enhance U.S. Navy, MSC support in forward locations, U.S shipbuilding Vigor Marine Group (VMG), a leading, innovative U.S. provider of maintenance, modernization, and marine services, today announced a strategic partnership with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), one of the world’s largest and most technologically… Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Brig. Gen. John P. Lloyd assumed command of the US Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division in a ceremony held Aug. 15 at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, Ca. The ceremony was hosted by Lt. Gen. William H. Graham Jr., commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Lloyd… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engineering and equipment for a 217 gross MW power plant in Kentucky, USA. The contract has been placed by East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC), a not-for-profit electric utility that generates and transmits power to 16 owner-member electric cooperatives in the state. The plant is needed to provide additional grid… Read More
NEW YORK, NY – Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced the acquisition of two logistics assets totaling 748 thousand square feet in Fort Worth, Texas. The assets are strategically located in the Alliance submarket of Dallas-Fort Worth (“DFW”), which is anchored by two Class I rail lines,… Read More
Veteran boatbuilder and entrepreneur to lead the development of a family of battle-tested USV weapons systems SAN JUAN — Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, today announced the launch of its newest division, Blue Ops, Inc., focused… Read More
PHILADELPHIA – Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) delivered remarks alongside U.S. and international leaders at the christening of State of Maine Vessel at Hanwha Shipyard in Philadelphia. Watch Young’s remarks here or by clicking the image below: Young is the Republican Senate lead on the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize… Read More
Company building next-generation ships, half a football field in length, which can cross the Pacific at unmatched endurance, carrying significant Navy payloads BOSTON — Blue Water Autonomy, a Boston-based technology and shipbuilding company designing and building highly producible unmanned ships for the U.S. Navy, announced today $50 million in Series A funding led by GV. All existing investors, Eclipse,… Read More
Largo, Florida company brings over twenty years of dredging and environmental restoration expertise to DCA The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) is proud to welcome Gator Dredging, headquartered in Largo, Florida, as the newest member of the association. Founded in 2005 by William Coughlin (Engineer) and Philip Findlay (General Contractor), Gator Dredging combines engineering expertise… Read More
JERSEY SHORE – The American Littoral Society has appointed Danielle McCulloch as its new executive director, succeeding Tim Dillingham, who has led the coastal conservation organization for the past 23 years. McCulloch, who has more than two decades of experience in coastal conservation, began her career at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, focusing on oyster reef… Read More
Captain Steve Bomgardner joins as Chief Customer Officer to drive global client success. (HOUSTON) — ABS Wavesight™, the ABS-affiliated maritime Software-as-a-Service company, announces the appointment of Captain Stephen (Steve) Bomgardner as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Captain Bomgardner brings more than 23 years of maritime leadership experience encompassing operations, regulatory compliance and environmental innovation. Most recently,… Read More
RESERVE, LOUISIANA – On August 1, DSC Dredge celebrated the retirement of Ronald “Mac” McArthur, a valued member of our Engineering team whose career spans more than two decades of innovation, dedication, and camaraderie. After 21 years of service, Mac transitioned into retirement, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship, collaboration, and quiet impact. Mac’s journey with… Read More
CHARLESTON, SC — After three years of leading the South Carolina Ports Authority as President and CEO, Barbara Melvin has announced her resignation, with plans to pursue other opportunities. Melvin joined SC Ports in 1998, serving in a variety of roles and leading major infrastructure initiatives like the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. “I am grateful… Read More
District court correctly found the asserted patent anticipated by prior art. In a nonprecedential decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court’s ruling invalidating a patent directed to amphibious excavation technology, while rejecting associated infringement claims. The plaintiff, a Louisiana-based manufacturer of marshland excavation equipment, had alleged infringement of… Read More
Husby Strengthens OrbitMI’s Strategic and Industry Expertise New York, NY – OrbitMI, a leading provider of maritime SaaS software, today announced the appointment of Egil Husby to its Board of Directors. A seasoned shipping strategist and risk management professional, Husby brings more than two decades of experience shaping corporate strategy, managing freight risk, and leading transformation… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District welcomed MAJ Benjamin Speckhart as the new deputy commander on August 18, 2025. A native of Taylor, Missouri, MAJ Speckhart commissioned as an engineer officer from the United States Military Academy in May of 2011. His previous duty assignments include: Platoon Leader and… Read More