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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract (W912PM-25-C-A011) for maintenance dredging. The amount of this action is $26,852,500, with a total cumulative face value of $27,649,750. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Brunswick, Georgia; and Morehead City, North Carolina, with… Read More
ARC Surveying and Mapping transforms complex waterways into measurable actionable insight. By pairing an integrated sensor suite with disciplined processing the firm delivers centimetre level bathymetry layered sub bottom models and real time production metrics that accelerate every phase of a dredging program. The following article reviews the technology stack the workflow and verified results… Read More
Our law firm secured an entitlement ruling for a dredging contractor in a $5.7 million claim against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) ruled that the government withheld superior knowledge and issued defective specifications concerning a 2022 dredging project located in Newburyport Harbor, Massachusetts. In this case,… Read More
Trimble Navigation CEO Robert Painter joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the company’s double beat and raised outlook.
Chris Gollon Flagler Beach will be receiving almost $9 million from the federal government to go toward restoring its beaches, the county government announced on Wednesday. They were joined at the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center by Congressman Randy Fine. The funds will help restore areas of beach which were severely eroded during the impact… Read More
Our law firm secured an entitlement ruling for a dredging contractor in a $5.7 million claim against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) ruled that the government withheld superior knowledge and issued defective specifications concerning a 2022 dredging project located in Newburyport Harbor, Massachusetts. In this case,… Read More
Trimble Navigation CEO Robert Painter joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the company’s double beat and raised outlook.
Leading repair and shipbuilding companies to team on flexible, innovative solutions to enhance U.S. Navy, MSC support in forward locations, U.S shipbuilding Vigor Marine Group (VMG), a leading, innovative U.S. provider of maintenance, modernization, and marine services, today announced a strategic partnership with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), one of the world’s largest and most technologically… Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Brig. Gen. John P. Lloyd assumed command of the US Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division in a ceremony held Aug. 15 at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, Ca. The ceremony was hosted by Lt. Gen. William H. Graham Jr., commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Lloyd… Read More
Upcoming Events & Membership Opportunities Joint Meeting – Dallas, TX Global Damage Prevention Summit ■ Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM CST ■ Hilton Anatole, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207 A collaborative session with the Pipeline Task Force, MarineSafe811, and Coastal and Marine Operators (CAMO). Highlights: Presentations from MarineSafe811,… Read More
Come visit Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC at The Water Expo in Fort Lauderdale today and tomorrow at the Broward County Convention Center in Booth# 948. DuWayne Richert and Ryan Horton will be there to assist you with your dredge equipment requirements to tackle your next wastewater, industrial, and any other dredge project you can think… Read More
WEDA’s Eastern Chapter Meeting will take place October 14–16, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Portland, Maine. This year’s program promises a dynamic mix of technical sessions, networking opportunities, and industry insights—all set against the backdrop of one of New England’s most vibrant port cities. The agenda features cornerstone events including the Dredging 101 and 201 Courses, the USACE East Coast Industry Day, and a special Women… Read More
Falls Overboard Safety Standdown Day Materials On August 28, U.S. tugboat, towboat, and barge companies will pause briefly to discuss falls overboard prevention and safety with vessel crews and stakeholders. Participants will: Review falls overboard prevention procedures with crew; Reinforce safe deck behavior, buddy systems, fall restraint use, and proper PPE; and Encourage mariners to post… Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Brig. Gen. John P. Lloyd assumed command of the US Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division in a ceremony held Aug. 15 at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, Ca. The ceremony was hosted by Lt. Gen. William H. Graham Jr., commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Lloyd… Read More
Veteran boatbuilder and entrepreneur to lead the development of a family of battle-tested USV weapons systems SAN JUAN — Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, today announced the launch of its newest division, Blue Ops, Inc., focused… Read More
JERSEY SHORE – The American Littoral Society has appointed Danielle McCulloch as its new executive director, succeeding Tim Dillingham, who has led the coastal conservation organization for the past 23 years. McCulloch, who has more than two decades of experience in coastal conservation, began her career at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, focusing on oyster reef… Read More
Captain Steve Bomgardner joins as Chief Customer Officer to drive global client success. (HOUSTON) — ABS Wavesight™, the ABS-affiliated maritime Software-as-a-Service company, announces the appointment of Captain Stephen (Steve) Bomgardner as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Captain Bomgardner brings more than 23 years of maritime leadership experience encompassing operations, regulatory compliance and environmental innovation. Most recently,… Read More
The government delivered a shock to the renewable energy industry when it took away subsidies for solar and wind as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It’s a shock the industry can actually absorb—and maybe even benefit from in the long term. The two main tax credits used by the wind and solar industries have… Read More
Trump administration will move to vacate project approval in Maryland lawsuit by Sept. 12 US Wind says project is legally sound Trump has made a series of moves to stymie offshore wind development The Trump administration intends to withdraw federal approval for US Wind’s wind farm off the coast of Maryland, according to a document… Read More
Thousands of jobs are in jeopardy after the White House halted construction on a nearly complete wind farm in Rhode Island, the latest volley by the Trump administration against wind power. Danish clean energy company Ørsted, one of the project’s developers, received an order late Friday from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to… Read More
New Orleans, LA The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or BOEM, today announced the Gulf of America Regional Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sales and Post-Lease Activities Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, a key milestone in advancing the Trump administration’s American Energy Dominance agenda. The notice of availability will publish in the Federal… Read More
July was a standout month for Port Houston’s public terminals, with double-digit growth in key sectors that pushed year-to-date totals to new heights. Container volumes for July were up a remarkable 21% compared to July 2024, reaching 392,829 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). This is one of the Port’s strongest single-month performances on record. Throughout this… Read More
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former South Carolina Ports CEO Barbara Melvin is set to receive over $800,000 in severance pay following her abrupt resignation last week. Port officials confirmed Monday that Melvin’s contract had five years remaining and she will receive $822,780 in severance pay following her resignation. A $100,000 contribution will be made to her… Read More
Leatherman Rail Facility to handle 1M rail lifts annually by 2026 Leatherman Terminal expansion adds 1,600 feet of wharf and 6 cranes MSC adds Albatros and Dragon weekly services to Charleston Inland ports Greer and Dillon set records for rail moves in July Following a 2025 fiscal year of 2.6 million TEUs, SC Ports is currently well into construction for… Read More
The $5.8 billion Hyundai Steel plant that’s set to rise in Ascension Parish is a key project for Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration. And to make it work, Hyundai and state officials have long known they would need a new port facility to bring raw materials in and send finished goods out to the Korean automaker’s… Read More
Chris Gollon Flagler Beach will be receiving almost $9 million from the federal government to go toward restoring its beaches, the county government announced on Wednesday. They were joined at the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center by Congressman Randy Fine. The funds will help restore areas of beach which were severely eroded during the impact… Read More
What Is Environmental Dredging? Dredging is a centuries-old practice used to maintain waterways, harbors, and coastal areas. However, in recent decades, an innovative approach has emerged that focuses not only on navigation but also on ecological restoration and public health. This method is known as environmental dredging. Unlike traditional dredging that prioritizes shipping and commercial… Read More
PADUCAH, Ky. — The Dorena-Hickman Ferry will be closing at about 3:30 p.m. today, Saturday, Aug. 23 due to dredging operations in the area. The ferry will be temporarily out of service for a couple of days for the annual dredging of the Hickman Harbor. The ferry will notify the public of its reopening via… Read More
EMERALD ISLE, Carteret County — Dredging in the Bogue Inlet has resumed since Hurricane Erin passed by the North Carolina coast. The work in between Emerald Isle and Bear Island is scheduled to wrap up later this month or early September. Emerald Isle Town Manager Frank Rush said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is sidecast… Read More
RALEIGH, N.C., Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (Martin Marietta or the Company), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (Quikrete) for the exchange of certain assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Martin Marietta will receive aggregates operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas… Read More
Caterpillar Inc and Luck Stone, the USA’s largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel, announced a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration: 1 million tons autonomously hauled at Luck Stone’s Bull Run Quarry in Chantilly, Virginia. The achievement marks a first for Caterpillar in the aggregates industry and it says underscores… Read More
Carmeuse Americas acquired Crandell Brothers Trucking, a family-owned business that maintains sand and gravel operations around Lansing, Michigan. According to Carmeuse, Crandell has a fleet of 40 gravel trains that serve large industrial and commercial road projects, as well as smaller residential jobs. Additionally, Carmeuse says Crandell has a trucking service that complements its business. “We are… Read More
Capital Aggregates acquired two aggregate operations that strengthen its presence in Missouri and Arkansas. The company acquired the quarry operations of Richard J. Mertens, a Missouri-based business with two quarry sites in the St. Louis area. In a separate deal, Capital Aggregates acquired the sand and gravel operation of Dan Processing, which is located near Batesville… Read More
New vessel symbolizes new era of maritime dominance PHILADELPHIA, PA – U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) today celebrated the christening of the State of Maine, the third of five cutting-edge National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV), at Hanwha Philly Shipyard. Built for Maine Maritime Academy, the State of Maine will serve as a next generation training ship, supporting both the academic… Read More
SEOUL—In July, as the U.S. and South Korea entered a decisive phase of trade talks between the two countries, South Korean negotiators brought a sealed box for their American counterparts. Inside the box—which had been rushed from South Korea to Washington on a Korean Air flight—sat 10 red baseball caps bearing the slogan “Make… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply six dual-fuel engines with a total output of 99.6 MW for a power plant in Rapid City, South Dakota, USA. The plant will be owned and operated by Black Hills Energy. The Wärtsilä 50DF reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) will provide flexible fuel capability in order to meet grid reliability… Read More
Key Points and Summary – The United States Navy’s industrial base is facing a full-blown crisis, threatening America’s status as the world’s dominant naval power. -Decades of unstable funding, aging infrastructure, and overly complex designs have trapped the Navy in a “doom loop” of maintenance backlogs and new-construction delays. -This has shrunk the U.S. fleet to… Read More
ARC Surveying and Mapping transforms complex waterways into measurable actionable insight. By pairing an integrated sensor suite with disciplined processing the firm delivers centimetre level bathymetry layered sub bottom models and real time production metrics that accelerate every phase of a dredging program. The following article reviews the technology stack the workflow and verified results… Read More
The National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA) today announced the transition of presidential leadership during its Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jason Winter, Director, Safety/Training, CFS & Labor Relations at the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), has been named the new President of NMSA, succeeding recent President Dave Morgan of Cooper/Ports America. Dave Morgan has served as… Read More
The Public Ferry Coalition applauds the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus, welcomes this important step in raising awareness of the vital role ferries play in transportation FAIRFIELD, CA – Yesterday, Representative John Garamendi (CA-08), announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus for the 119th Congress, alongside co-chairs Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06), Nick Begich… Read More
A long-discussed plan to dredge St. Thomas Harbor to make way for massive Oasis-class cruise ships is on hold, after the V.I. Port Authority did not receive any responses to an invitation to bid on the project. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. mentioned the lack of bids during Tuesday’s press briefing. Bryan spoke remotely from Miami… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division Commander Brig. Gen. John Lloyd presented former USACE contractor Mohannad Ali with the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom during a ceremony at the USACE San Diego Field Office on Aug 26. The medal is the civilian equivalent of the Purple Heart… Read More
The Dutra Group, San Rafael, California, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for fiscal year 2025 Petaluma River Channel Maintenance Dredging Project. The amount of this action is $9,165,400. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Petaluma, California, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 29, 2025. Fiscal 2025… Read More
Marinex Construction Inc., Charleston, South Carolina, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for fiscal 2025 Savannah Inner Harbor Maintenance Dredging in Savannah, Georgia. The amount of this action is $27,466,000, with a total cumulative face value of $33,456,000. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Savannah, Georgia, with an… Read More
Vicksburg, Miss. — Link: https://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/49890 Report Number: ERDC/CHL TR-25-12 Title: Tampa Harbor, Florida, Navigation Improvement Study By S. Keith Martin, Jacob C. Hodges, Gary L. Brown, Mary C. Allison, Haley J. Sweet, and Richard W. Hunt Source
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division Commander Brig. Gen. John Lloyd presented former USACE contractor Mohannad Ali with the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom during a ceremony at the USACE San Diego Field Office on Aug 26. The medal is the civilian equivalent of the Purple Heart… Read More
The Dutra Group, San Rafael, California, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for fiscal year 2025 Petaluma River Channel Maintenance Dredging Project. The amount of this action is $9,165,400. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Petaluma, California, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 29, 2025. Fiscal 2025… Read More
Marinex Construction Inc., Charleston, South Carolina, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for fiscal 2025 Savannah Inner Harbor Maintenance Dredging in Savannah, Georgia. The amount of this action is $27,466,000, with a total cumulative face value of $33,456,000. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Savannah, Georgia, with an… Read More
Vicksburg, Miss. — Link: https://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/49890 Report Number: ERDC/CHL TR-25-12 Title: Tampa Harbor, Florida, Navigation Improvement Study By S. Keith Martin, Jacob C. Hodges, Gary L. Brown, Mary C. Allison, Haley J. Sweet, and Richard W. Hunt Source
ARC Surveying and Mapping transforms complex waterways into measurable actionable insight. By pairing an integrated sensor suite with disciplined processing the firm delivers centimetre level bathymetry layered sub bottom models and real time production metrics that accelerate every phase of a dredging program. The following article reviews the technology stack the workflow and verified results… Read More
The National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA) today announced the transition of presidential leadership during its Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jason Winter, Director, Safety/Training, CFS & Labor Relations at the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), has been named the new President of NMSA, succeeding recent President Dave Morgan of Cooper/Ports America. Dave Morgan has served as… Read More
Watch the Bayonet 350 AUGV crawl from beach to sea during a beach inspection.
The Public Ferry Coalition applauds the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus, welcomes this important step in raising awareness of the vital role ferries play in transportation FAIRFIELD, CA – Yesterday, Representative John Garamendi (CA-08), announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus for the 119th Congress, alongside co-chairs Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06), Nick Begich… Read More