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Arcadis to lead flood protection financing study for Boston Green Ribbon Commission

MA, United States

Effort to include cost-benefit ratios, public and private funding options, recommended financial blueprint for resilience projects BOSTON – June 1, 2026 –Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, has been selected to lead a study to develop a comprehensive funding and financing implementation blueprint for flood protection projects across Boston’s… Read More

$4M in grants from DNR to improve Michigan boating access sites

MI, United States

By Max Reinhart Michigan is making a more than $4 million investment in recreational boating opportunities around the state. Seven communities will split the money for projects including marina dredging and engineering studies, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. “Michigan is home to more than 1,200 state-sponsored boating access sites, 19 state-managed harbors and… Read More

Lahaina harbor restoration moves forward with dredging project

HI, United States

State officials say routine dredging work scheduled to begin Monday at Lahaina Small Boat Harbor will also provide a rare opportunity to dredge the main harbor basin for the first time since 1966. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, the work is meant to remove sediment… Read More

CLCND continues infrastructure, dredging projects

TX, United States

ANAHUAC— The Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District continues to work on infrastructure improvements and dredging the Double Bayou Channel. CLCND met on Tuesday, May 19, where the board discussed a few projects. CLCND Canal Superintendent Reginald Lewis shared continued updates to the Lake Pump House infrastructure improvements, noting on Tuesday, May 26, installation of controls began…. Read More

Inside Orion’s $60M Deal: Two LLCs, One Full-Stack Marine Platform

TX, United States

ORION‘s $60 million Q1 acquisition came with two LLCs on the term sheet. One operating company. One equipment-leasing arm. On February 3, Orion Group Holdings closed the acquisition of J.E. McAmis Inc. and JEM Marine Leasing LLC for approximately $60 million net of cash. J.E. McAmis is a 1973-vintage heavy marine specialist out of Chico,… Read More

Avon Beach Nourishment Update – June 1, 2026

NC, United States

Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company has reported that the dredge Liberty Island has returned to Avon, N.C. and has resumed pumping sand within the middle of the Avon beach nourishment project area. The contractor will continue to work north toward Avon Fishing Pier. Once pumping within the northern portion of the Avon project area is complete, contractors… Read More

Civil trial for the remaining Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse claims set to begin

MD, United States

More than two years after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, a civil trial is set to begin Monday for claimants who have not yet reached settlements with the owner and operator of the cargo ship involved in the disaster. The trial, scheduled to begin in downtown Baltimore, is expected to continue throughout… Read More

Avon beach nourishment project temporarily halted for dredge repairs

NC, United States

By:Joy Crist The 2026 beach nourishment project in Avon has been temporarily paused after the dredge Liberty Island experienced a mechanical issue shortly after beginning sand placement operations this week. According to an update released Friday by Dare County, the dredge—which began pumping sand onto the beach in Avon on Thursday, May 28—is heading offsite… Read More

Arcadian Shores beach renourishment by GLDD wraps up, federal project resumes in Myrtle Beach

SC, United States

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Crews are expected to finish beach renourishment work in the Arcadian Shores area this weekend as sand placement ramps back up in Myrtle Beach. The City of Myrtle Beach said Great Lakes Dredge & Dock is expected to complete the remaining Arcadian Shores section near Bear Branch Swash after finishing… Read More

Dredging underway in South Haven harbor

MI, United States

SOUTH HAVEN — The United States Army Corps of Engineering recently began hydraulic dredging operations in the waters located between the South Haven piers and at the mouth of the harbor. According to a news release, crews are expected to complete the dredging work by July. Source

Presque Isle beaches are shrinking, state park needs $1.5 million for sand replenishment

PA, United States

By Tyler Gallagher Presque Isle State Park is known for its picturesque views and sandy beaches, but the very sand that makes up the peninsula’s shoreline is diminishing. The park operations manager said about 38,000 cubic yards of sand a year would naturally flow to the park, but made-made structures like harbors are inhibiting that… Read More

U.S. fines Maersk $1.9 million over detention charges

United States

By Stuart Chirls Maersk has agreed to pay a $1.9 million civil penalty to the Federal Maritime Commission over detention charges billed to third parties that had not agreed to Maersk’s bills of lading, service contracts, or tariffs. The FMC said the settlement resolved allegations that Maersk assessed detention charges against third parties who had… Read More

AMP Launches National Campaign Urging President Trump to End Jones Act Waiver

United States

WASHINGTON – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today announced a new national campaign calling on President Donald J. Trump to end the ongoing 150-day unprecedented Jones Act waiver and put American workers, American businesses and American maritime strength – first. The Jones Act is a fundamental national security law… Read More

Crab Bank Restoration Turns Charleston Dredged Material Into Vital Coastal Bird Habitat

SC, United States

By Carla Teles The restoration of Crab Bank in South Carolina transformed sediments removed from the Port of Charleston into a nesting island for coastal birds. The project used hydraulic dredging, recovered 35 acres of habitat, and points to an environmental alternative for millions of cubic yards removed annually from port navigable channels. An island practically… Read More

Dredge Project at Bings Landing Falger County, Fl.

FL, United States

A Flagler County press release said the project was delayed after additional consultation with FIND and after receiving feedback from local commercial and recreational boating industries. The boat ramp dredging project at Bing’s Landing has been postponed until after Labor Day in September. The project was initially scheduled to begin June 1 and close the… Read More

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