By Martyn Wingrove Clearance of wreckage and debris from a port channel following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge that formed part of a major interstate highway near Baltimore, Maryland, US, was far quicker than originally anticipated, according to one of the key players in the operation. A partnership of federal and state… Read More
Oceanside residents have until June 30 to comment on a proposed federal plan that could bring millions of cubic yards of sand to the city’s eroding shoreline, part of a beach restoration effort that has been under study for more than two decades. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a draft plan calling… Read More
On the opposite end of the harbor, crews continue to work on FEMA-funded repairs to the interior portion on the east side of the Long Beach. Source
By Trish Hartman SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. (WPVI) — Construction equipment has arrived on the beach at JFK Boulevard in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, and sand pumping is expected to begin by the end of the week as a long-awaited beach replenishment project gets underway. While officials acknowledge the timing in early June could pose… Read More
By Anna Cummins San Diego’s Harbor Island West Marina has marked the start of construction on a $70m redevelopment project that will upgrade marina infrastructure and increase public access along the bayfront. Representatives from the development team, the Port of San Diego and project partners attended the groundbreaking ceremony at the marina to mark the… Read More
Dutra’s tug Sarah Reed pushes a loaded barge through the San Francisco Bay with the city skyline prominently in the background. Many people the world over would associate the Bay with advanced technology and other white collar business; in actuality; the San Francisco Bay Area is home to five seaports that serve as a critical… Read More
Transformative investment boosts safety and economic growth for Louisiana LAKE CHARLES, LA – June 8, 2026 – Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, together with its partner Calcasieu Design Partners, is proudly participating in the commencement of the next phase of the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge public-private… Read More
(HOUSTON) In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization. Titled, The ABS View: A Practical Path Forward on IMO Mid-Term Measures, it reflects broad alignment across the industry on the need for one international approach to emissions reduction,… Read More
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Dredging Mobile Bay is necessary, but what is done with all that silt and sediment being scooped out? Artificial reefs! The US Army Corps of Engineers is using 3D-printed coral, made from dredged sediment, to create artificial reefs in Mobile Bay. And that is proving to be a success, officials… Read More
Several hearings over the past 10 days in Washington, DC placed the Jones Act and the current waiver squarely in the spotlight. Opposition to the waiver intensified on Capitol Hill as lawmakers raised concerns across multiple committees. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) delivered his strongest public criticism of the waiver to date… Read More
By Colleen Uechi When Sne Patel stops by Lahaina Harbor these days, he catches glimpses of the town pre-fire — people fishing from the shore, surfers catching waves, boats heading out to sea. “I think that’s part of the healing process, is being able to access these spaces again, just as residents,” said Patel, president of… Read More
By:Joy Crist The beach from the southern end of Buxton Village through the lifeguarded beach has reopened following several days of debris removal efforts after an oceanfront home collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean earlier this week. Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced the reopening on Friday, noting that visitors may still encounter debris in the… Read More
By:Joy Crist The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet June 18 in New Bern, where commissioners are scheduled to receive a report from the CRC Science Panel examining oceanfront hardened structures and other shoreline stabilization methods used to address coastal erosion. The CRC, a 13-member rulemaking body that establishes policies for the state’s Coastal… Read More
By Kristina Thacker A project aimed at protecting beachfront infrastructure along the Grand Strand is scheduled to be completed by August. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the Grand Strand Renourishment project in Myrtle Beach is back underway. Work resumed on May 29 and is anticipated to wrap up by early July. Then, crews will… Read More
Thirty years after it was first identified as a problem, the long-awaited dredging of John’s Pass is finally complete. Bayside Dredging, the company contracted for the project, removed more than 13,000 cubic yards of sand from the pass, helping to restore safer navigation through one of Pinellas County’s busiest waterways. The dredged material was hauled… Read More