PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss.– Matthews Brothers Dredging, LLC (“Matthews Brothers” or the “Company”), a leading provider of maintenance dredging solutions throughout the Gulf Coast, is pleased to announce its planned strategic leadership expansion that positions the Company for continued long-term growth and operational excellence. Effective July 1, Trey Taylor will elevate to the position of Chief… Read More
Nationwide capabilities to bolster U.S. defense and commercial maritime readiness Five leading marine and industrial service companies — Vigor, Continental Maritime of San Diego, MHI Ship Repair & Services, Seaward Marine Services, and Accurate Marine Environmental — today announced their unification under a single name: Vigor Marine Group. As a full-service prime contractor, the group… Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lt. Col. Guillermo J. Guandique took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee Grand Lodge. He becomes the 69th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division…. Read More
WASHINGTON — The assistant commandant of the Marine Corps was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Pentagon announced Friday. If confirmed by the Senate, Marine Corps Gen. Christopher Mahoney will serve as a senior adviser to Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman… Read More
The Little Rock Port Authority Board of Directors met June 18 and voted to reelect its officers. Clay McGeorge will serve as chair; and Stan Hastings will serve as vice-chair. Tamika Edwards will serve as treasurer. The officers were elected to a second, one-year term. “We are thrilled to have the continued leadership of Clay,… Read More
Port Houston recorded another month of steady growth in May, handling 381,640 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), a 5% increase year-over-year. Year-to-date container volumes reached 1,837,813 TEUs, up 4% over last year. In May, both loaded container imports and loaded container exports increased by 1%, reflecting an ongoing balance in containerized trade activity in Houston. Beyond… Read More
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has been awarded a $60 million grant from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) to support the construction of the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp Project (MSP), a large-scale restoration effort designed to revitalize one of Louisiana’s most ecologically significant swamps. This award represents the final… Read More
HOUSTON, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (“Orion” or the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced new Marine and Concrete awards for a total value of approximately $100 million. In addition, Orion’s Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel were honored with executive leadership awards. Management Commentary “We are proud to be recognized… Read More
We’re proud to announce that Jeff Vogel has joined TOTE Services as Vice President of Legal, effective May 2025. Based in Washington, DC, Jeff brings decades of experience in maritime law, policy, and regulatory affairs, most recently serving as a Shareholder and Government Contract Co-Chair at Cozen O’Connor. His distinguished career includes advising both private… Read More
Davie, a leading international builder of icebreakers and other specialized ships intends to acquire shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur from Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation, a Texas-based leader in ship repair, construction, and marine services, the shipbuilding company said. The transaction is still subject to financial, legal, and regulatory closing conditions, as well… Read More
As shipping traffic increases in the world’s oceans, so too does the danger to whales—majestic giants that play a crucial role in maintaining ocean health. But now, scientists and sailors may have a powerful new ally in the fight to reduce deadly ship strikes: artificial intelligence. In a new collaboration under the European Union’s ATLANTIC WHALE… Read More
San Diego, CA – Greensea IQ, a leading developer of autonomous robotic systems for subsea and nearshore operations, will host the first public demonstration of its Bayonet 350 Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicle (AUGV) on June 23, 2025, at the Hotel del Coronado’s North Beach in San Diego, California. The demonstration will take place ahead of… Read More
As capital projects ramp up across the Gulf, a new Louisiana company has emerged to meet the region’s growing logistics demand. “Right now, we’re sitting in the hottest capital projects market,” said Brent Patterson, managing partner at newly-formed Gulf of America Logistics (GOAL), based in Bossier City, Louisiana. Patterson is a veteran in more than… Read More
SEATTLE – June 12, 2025 — Tideworks Technology® Inc. (Tideworks), a full-service provider of terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, has expanded its senior leadership team with the recent appointments of Frederik Stork, Julian Galvis and Subbu Bhat to vice president roles. These strategic additions mark a milestone in Tideworks’ growth strategy and reinforce its commitment to expanding customer… Read More