Arlington, VA – The American Waterways Operators, the national association of the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry, has released its Falls Overboard Prevention Report, a comprehensive, data-driven study analyzing falls overboard in the industry and strategies for prevention. Developed with insights from AWO member companies and case data, the report identifies common causal factors… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has been recognized as a Power of Associations Gold Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its successful launch of the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, the most frequently-cited infrastructure report in the nation. Since 1998, ASCE has issued a quadrennial assessment… Read More
At Arc Surveying we continually seek out new technologies to integrate into our surveying and mapping services to provide our customers. Today we launch our new web site Arc Island to help assist our existing and new customers with an opportunity to review our history, services and provide insight into projects. Please visit us at… Read More
Dr. Jenn Burns, a marine physiology and ecology expert, will serve as the next director of the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES). Starting Oct. 1, Burns will lead the institute and oversee It’s marine and environmental biotechnology programs, which seek to preserve and… Read More
Introducing Stirling Snow as our new Director of Engineering at SPI/Mobile Pulley Works, Inc.! With nearly a decade of hands-on experience in design and engineering, Stirling brings a dynamic blend of technical acumen and visionary leadership to the team. He’s uniquely positioned to help drive innovation in our core capabilities — casting, machining, fabrication, and dredge pump… Read More
(New York, NY) – OrbitMI is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Quebec-based AuQub, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm whose suite of AI-driven agents optimizes workflows and automates repetitive tasks, helping businesses enhance productivity through more efficient decision-making. By incorporating AuQub’s innovative and accessible SaaS solutions into its platform, OrbitMI continues to… Read More
Time is running out to secure your spot at Trimble Dimensions before prices increase. The Early Bird rate is set to expire in just one week, on July 31. After that, prices will increase $300 per pass. This is your final chance to save big while gaining access to an unparalleled experience. Dimensions is where… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. — In a ceremony rich with military tradition and symbolic meaning, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, marked a pivotal leadership transition during its change of command ceremony July 18 at the district headquarters in Mobile. Col. Kelcey Shaw assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Jeremy Chapman during a ceremony presided over… Read More
Thank you Western Dredging Association (WEDA) for hosting a great week at the 24th World Dredging Conference & Exposition (WODCON XXIV) in San Diego. GLDD was the proud signature sponsor of the Gala aboard the USS Midway. GLDD attendees and participants: Lasse Petterson, David Johanson, Chris Gunsten, Bill Hanson, Steve Becker, Lynn Nietfeld, Garrett Gibson, Dave… Read More
On June 23, 2025, GLDD’s Steve Becker, Senior Vice President, Fleet Engineering was awarded the 2025 WEDA Industry Innovator Award, presented at the WODCON XXIV Welcome Reception. Steve Becker has over 41 years of service in the dredging industry working for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC (GLDD). All the efforts by Steve and… Read More
Greensea IQ, a leader in subsea robotics and autonomous systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rigel SrL as its exclusive sales representative in Italy for the Bayonet line of Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicles (AUGVs). Based in Rome, Rigel SrL brings more than 50 years of experience delivering advanced electronics, robotics, and automation systems… Read More
Message from the President As I write my first Navigator message to you as your new president, I’m very excited about what is in store for us as we continue the century-plus-long Manson Construction journey together. We will look back upon 2025 as a year of significant change for Manson. Several valued colleagues have decided… Read More
Conrad Shipyard proudly announces it has been awarded the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Safety Excellence Award in the Dredging Trade Partner category. This prestigious recognition highlights Conrad’s unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and its longstanding partnership with the U.S. dredging industry. Presented during the 2025 WEDA Annual Dredging Summit & Expo, the award celebrates companies who demonstrate outstanding… Read More
We’re proud to share that J.F. Brennan Company received three awards at the 2025 World Dredging Conference & Expo, hosted by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) in San Diego, California. These honors underscore our longstanding commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and meaningful partnerships within the dredging and marine construction industry. Brennan was recognized with the Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Project for… Read More