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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 In a nonprecedential decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court’s ruling invalidating a patent directed to amphibious excavation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
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte became the first Marine Corps officer to be superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy in its 180-year history on Friday. Borgschulte was deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs in Quantico, Virginia, before being nominated to be the 66th superintendent of the military academy in Annapolis. Borgschulte, who… Read More
An explosion aboard a cargo vessel near the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge late Monday is under investigation, Baltimore and federal officials said. Part of a Liberian cargo vessel exploded, causing a fire in a portion of the ship that was located south of Fort Carroll, according to Baltimore City Fire Department…. Read More
Global logistics industry veteran Dexter Salenda has joined Ports of Indiana as the organization’s first Foreign Trade and Economic Development Director. This position was created to expand Ports of Indiana’s Foreign-Trade Zone program and offer new services for companies dealing with challenges related to international trade and tariffs, supporting Indiana’s economic growth. Salenda brings nearly… Read More
The Pasha Group, together with The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), today announced Pasha Logistics LLC’s acquisition of certain assets of MacMillan-Piper LLC and Tacoma Transload LLC. The expansion follows the successful completion of an asset purchase agreement with the court-appointed Receiver for GSC Enterprises, Inc., which included certain assets of MacMillan-Piper LLC—one of the most… Read More
Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) are utilizing a $25,000 grant from Shell to conduct sea turtle nesting surveys on the Chandeleur Islands for the fourth consecutive year. Thanks to the collaborative effort,… Read More
Out of 575,000 InEight users worldwide, only 12 were chosen, and two of them are from Orion! 🔷 Kevin Peters and Brittany Dodson have been named Founding Members of the new InEight Online Community, an exclusive group shaping its direction, connecting with industry leaders, and sharing insights that advance the construction field. This honor reflects… Read More
GoodShip, a software startup that helps companies manage shipping logistics data, raised $25 million and announced plans for a new office in Bellevue, Wash. Founded in 2022, the company’s software serves as a hub for finance, procurement, carrier management, analytics, and other data related to shipping goods across the country. GoodShip has a few dozen… Read More
Moyock, NC and Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 6, 2025: Coastal Veterans Repair Group LLC (www.coastalveterans.com), a veteran-owned ship repair and marine services firm headquartered in North Carolina, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Voyager Maritime Alliance Group (https://vmagyachts.com), a leading provider of marine electronics, systems integration, and vessel support services based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This… Read More