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By Alexandra Kay The reality TV show Bering Sea Gold follows the activities of gold-seekers dredging off the coast of Nome. While the show captures the drama of dredge operators jockeying for position over gold-rich patches, personality conflicts, and the occasional big strike, the details of how this mining activity is regulated rarely make it… Read More
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – With all the snow still on the ground, it’s tough to imagine that in only a few months, it will be spring. Berkeley Shores residents want to make sure the lagoons and beach are ready for warmer weather. The co-president of the Berkeley Shores Civic Association spoke about dredging and… Read More
By Barbara Burke Residents demand accountability as aging septic systems, stalled repairs, and marine debris from the Palisades Fire intensify concerns over stewardship of Surfrider, Zuma and others “Terrifyingly embarrassing,” “inexcusable,” “perplexing,” and “infuriating.” Those phrases describe the feelings expressed by many Malibuites concerning the inoperative restrooms at Surfrider Beach and other Malibu beaches that force beachgoers… Read More
By Zachary Ehrmann Alabama lawmakers passed new legislation in February to protect Mobile Bay ecosystems and maintain vital shipping operations, per Yellowhammer. The new laws will prioritize both environmental protection and the economy. The Alabama House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved HB181, restricting thin-layer dredge disposal known as “mud dumping” but still allowing continued channel dredging vital to… Read More
By Chris Gray, Gulf Coast Reporter Just in time for Spring Break, the Texas General Land Office and its partners have restored more than 5,300 linear feet of a popular beach on Galveston’s West End. Even better, it’s one of the beaches where it’s legal to bring alcohol (just not in a glass container). The GLO noted Tuesday in a… Read More
By Jaylen Baron LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Homeowners along Whiskey Creek are questioning the effectiveness of a dredging project approved in 2017, as they face fees and uncertain boating conditions. Robert Moro, who has owned his home along Whiskey Creek for more than 15 years, said, “If I leave here, it’s about a foot and a… Read More
By Juliana Narvaez SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Sarasota County residents raise concerns over Philippi Creek dredging plan Residents living along Philippi Creek are voicing strong concerns over how Sarasota County Government is managing a long-awaited dredging project aimed at reducing flooding in surrounding neighborhoods. The project follows the devastating 2024 hurricane season, which left entire… Read More
By Nathan Pilling The watercraft rumbling away recently on quiet Legacy Lake in Lee’s Summit is slowly restoring a key piece of operations at the bustling Legacy Park. As the area around the park has developed since it’s 2001 opening , sediment has filtered back into Legacy Lake and built up on its bottom. In… Read More
By Rob Maness President Donald J. Trump just delivered the most ambitious blueprint for restoring American maritime dominance since the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Released in February 2026, the White House’s Maritime Action Plan (MAP) isn’t just another Washington wish list—it’s a battle plan to rebuild our shipyards, reassert our industrial might, and ensure… Read More
By Morgan Baker HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The U.S. Army Corps beach renourishment is set to begin this week in Myrtle Beach, but it will not include the Arcadian Shores area, as the city of Myrtle Beach and Horry County are performing their own renourishment efforts in that area. According to an engineer with… Read More
By Eric Conklin | NJ.com Touring some of the Jersey Shore’s most eroded beaches last week, a senior U.S. Army Corps official said the federal government is preparing to provide “tens of millions of dollars” for rapid emergency repairs before summer crowds return. Adam Telle, the assistant secretary of the U.S. Army’s Civil Works Division, toured beaches in Ocean… Read More
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management has issued a permit to Dare County for a beach nourishment project that is planned for this summer in Buxton. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has issued a permit to Dare County for a beach nourishment project… Read More
Toward an Intelligent, Augmented Reality-Enabled Maritime Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities The Augmented Reality (AR/VR/MR) team of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) SMEs and Texas A&M researchers has made great strides since their collaboration started over 2 years ago. Their focus is on quantifying the safety of rapidly-evolving technology for inspectors and surveyors, such as headsets, particularly… Read More
By John Konrad America builds under 1% of commercial ships. The White House Maritime Action Plan bets on vessel fees, a trust fund, and zones, but Congress is the clock. By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) The United States builds less than one percent of the world’s commercial ships. Eleven shipyards have active build positions. Eight can build vessels over… Read More
Manson’s Gulf Renourishment Pensacola Beach project team is making great progress in sunny Pensacola, Florida. The project includes dredging and placing up to 1.8 million cubic yards of sand along the Gulf shoreline and parts of Pensacola Beach and Santa Rosa Island in Escambia County. Pensacola Beach attracts over two million visitors each year. These… Read More