Posted on August 7, 2026
WILMINGTON, N.C. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District awarded a $4.3 million contract on July 30th, 2026, to Curtin Maritime Corp for the maintenance dredging of the Morehead City Inner Harbor.
The contract funds essential dredging operations to clear shoaled sediment from the navigation channels within Morehead City Harbor. Regular maintenance dredging ensures safe, efficient, and unobstructed vessel passage through one of North Carolina’s vital deep water commercial ports.
Curtin Maritime Corp, headquartered in Long Beach, California, will perform the work under the direction of the Wilmington District. Dredging operations are scheduled to align with regional environmental windows to minimize impacts on local marine life and coastal habitats.
“Maintaining safe navigable waterways is central to our mission at the Wilmington District,” said Col. Ken Porter, Wilmington District Commander. “This investment ensures that the Morehead City Inner Harbor remains fully operational, supporting regional commerce, maritime industries, and the local economy.”
