DredgeWire Intro: Former US naval officer Todd Young, now a US senator from Indiana, has long championed American naval and shipbuilding strength. In this important new essay, Senator Young again makes the case for rebuilding and maintaining America’s maritime prowess. By Todd Young In June of 1775, militiamen flocked from New England’s colonies to Breed’s… Read More
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (Thursday, February 19, 2026) — Recently, there has been public discussion regarding a potential high-tech shipyard project under development at the Port of Brownsville. While confidentiality agreements prevent the release of specific details, we can confirm that Port of Brownsville leadership is spearheading this effort. This initiative is being advanced strategically and in… Read More
Two-year sponsorship supports student innovation in sustainable engineering for underserved communities WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 18, 2026 — Trimble recently announced a two-year sponsorship of the Engineering for People Design Challenge, led by Engineers Without Borders UK in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders South Africa. The competition challenges university students to design engineering solutions that address the… Read More
Arlington, VA, February 18, 2026 – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the American Waterways Operators (AWO) today announced the renewal of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that reaffirms a shared commitment between the chemical industry and the U.S. tugboat, towboat, and barge industry to enhance safety, environmental protection, and security through Responsible Care® and… Read More
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply its Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems for two new LNG bunkering vessels being built at the Zhejiang XinLe Shipbuilding yard in China. The ships, with a capacity of 20,000 m³, will be owned by a Hong Kong based shipowner. This contract confirms and strengthens Gas Solutions’ market-leading position in providing… Read More
