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The Posidonia maritime exhibition opened this week in Athens, drawing more than 2,200 exhibitors and tens of thousands of shipping executives from around the world. While many North American marine construction and dredging leaders may view it as a European shipping event, that would be a mistake. The conference comes at a time when maritime… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. of Houston, Texas, was awarded a $19,493,971 firm-fixed-price contract for the Beach Nourishment Great Egg Harbor Inlet to Peck Beach Project. Bids were solicited online, with two received. Work will be performed in Ocean City, New Jersey, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 18, 2026. Fiscal 2026 civil… Read More
On May 30, the crew of GLDD’s trailing suction hopper dredge Galveston Island demonstrated exceptional teamwork and situational awareness while assisting in a maritime rescue near Sabine Pass. After a nearby vessel intercepted a Mayday call from a disabled boat, the Galveston Island crew helped relay critical information to the U.S. Coast Guard despite challenging radio conditions. With only… Read More
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
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
HOUSTON, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott, via McDermott Nederland B.V., has been selected by Aramco as one of the 11 selected contractors for a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) Long-Term Agreement (LTA) to support delivery of large-scale energy, downstream, petrochemical and low carbon projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The multi‑year PMC LTA positions McDermott as an… Read More
May was a significant month for federal appropriations in Washington, D.C. Three members of the House of Representatives requested earmarks (Community Project Funding) requests that were included in House Energy & Water Appropriations Bill for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The CPF requests for the waterway are highlighted below: Rep. Greg Murphy (NC) – $7.5 million for… Read More
BoatU.S. and a diverse team of marine stakeholder partners drum up continual federal funding to hold off a relentless, naturally occurring phenomenon Breach Inlet is a narrow, shallow tidal waterway near Charleston Harbor passed by seasonal snowbird cruisers heading north or south, as well as local dayboaters and anglers on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, or… Read More
Crowley VP of Global Government Relations Clay Heil testifies about Jones Act waiver The Jones Act underpins a strong, secure nation by supporting American jobs, U.S. shipbuilding and the supply chains that connect our communities. It ensures our nation’s economic resilience and national security come first, especially when it matters most. The current waiver damages… Read More
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is pleased to support the development of a new State Dredging Working Group lead by Genevieve Clifton, Director – Office of Maritime Resources and Construction Support, NJDOT Across the 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸, state-led dredging programs operate under a wide range of structures, funding models, and regulatory frameworks. This diversity… Read More
The Posidonia maritime exhibition opened this week in Athens, drawing more than 2,200 exhibitors and tens of thousands of shipping executives from around the world. While many North American marine construction and dredging leaders may view it as a European shipping event, that would be a mistake. The conference comes at a time when maritime… Read More
The Department of Land and Natural Resources – Division of Aquatic Resources invites people on all islands to join in the Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai on June 6, 2026. As part of the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana, this event serves as a day of collective action to mālama the shorelines, waterways and community spaces that sustain… Read More
Nominations for the 2026 Dredger of the Year are due THIS FRIDAY! Source
HOUSTON – Port Houston, an advocate of the nation’s busiest waterway, the Houston Ship Channel, today announced the appointment of Amy Rister as its Director of State Government Relations. “Amy brings deep experience in the Texas legislative process and a proven record of building strong working relationships to advance complex policy priorities,” said Port Houston… Read More
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Scott as Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain, effective June 1, 2026. His appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. Scott has more than 30 years’ experience working in ports, including across marine terminals, transportation, logistics and industrial operations. Most… Read More
HOUMA, La. – (May 20 2026) – Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”), a leading designer and builder of high-performance military and commercial vessels, today announced the retirement of Rich Murphy as Vice President and General Manager of Bollinger Houma Shipyards and the appointment of Mark Matta Sr. as his successor, effective [date]. Houma Shipyards is one of Bollinger’s… Read More
ARLINGTON, Va., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Matt Woodruff, Vice President – Public & Government Affairs, Kirby Corporation, was elected Chairman of the Board of… Read More
By Julia Jacobo Seven states are suing the Trump administration over a nearly $1 billion deal to end French energy company TotalEnergies’ offshore wind development off the East Coast, accusing the deal of being “unlawful.” In March, the U.S. Department of the Interior reached a $928 million deal with TotalEnergies to halt construction of the wind farms… Read More
Danish energy company Ørsted A/S (CPH:ORSTED) has arranged land financings with HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc (NYSE:HASI) for three solar-plus-storage projects in the US with a combined capacity of 1 GW. The transactions announced by HASI on Wednesday concern about 6,600 acres (2,671 hectares) across Ørsted’s Eleven Mile Solar Center in Arizona’s Pinal County, the… Read More
By Josh Axelrod The US president makes no bones about his disdain for wind power, which over the years he’s falsely blamed for cancer and whale deaths in the Atlantic Ocean. But his anti-wind sentiment has assumed new proportions since he took office. During that time, he has thrown up roadblocks to stop wind expansion at every… Read More
By Ray Brennan California is moving ahead with offshore wind development even as the Trump administration tries to slow the industry across the country. State officials and industry groups say California’s enormous wind resource could help power millions of homes, create jobs, and strengthen the grid for decades to come. A National Renewable Energy Laboratory… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga., June 2, 2026 – The Georgia Ports Authority has issued a letter of intent to Adam Telle, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, detailing GPA’s plans to start a Savannah Harbor modification study. “The shipping channel needs to be deepened and widened to better accommodate the largest ships currently serving Savannah, and to… Read More
Construction of a new vehicle berth at the Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) Blount Island Marine Terminal has reached the 50 percent completion mark, advancing a major infrastructure initiative designed to increase efficiency and expand capacity for vehicle vessel calls. Slated for completion in early 2027, the new Berth 21 will be Blount Island’s third dedicated… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Thursday, May 21, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting, highlighting continued progress along the Houston Ship Channel and advancing key initiatives supporting infrastructure, operations, and long-term growth. Port Commission Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting by recognizing growth in the local maritime workforce, noting… Read More
Maneuvering a 1,000 foot long container ship through a waterway isn’t guesswork. Vessel pilots rely on real-time data to understand changing ocean and weather conditions in order to safely bring a ship into port. For 35 years, NOAA’s Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®) has delivered this critical information to seaports nationwide, helping to keep mariners safe and… Read More
Keeping waterways open and operational takes a lot of coordination behind the scenes. On the Tampa Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project, our team dredged navigation channels to a depth of 34 feet while working alongside multiple contractors, managing environmental monitoring requirements, and navigating challenging site conditions. From material removal and transportation to disposal operations and stakeholder… Read More
City of Oceanside’s dredging project wrapped up just in time for summer, pumping hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of sand onto the beaches to keep the area safe. Source
By Rob Wu BUXTON, N.C. — The ocean has always shaped life on the Outer Banks. In Buxton, erosion is now reshaping the shoreline in ways that are hard to miss. The National Park Service says 31 privately owned homes in Dare County have collapsed since 2020. Twenty-six of those have fallen in just the… Read More
USACE and County sign “historic agreement” By JEFF ROSENFIELD Pinellas County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have signed an agreement that resolves a yearslong standoff over property easements and restores federal funding for most of the county’s beach renourishment. County commissioners, local leaders, U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and several U.S. Army officials… Read More
By Ana Alice Present in concrete, glass, and technology, sand has become a resource contested on a global scale, with increasing extraction in rivers, beaches, and seabeds, and impacts monitored by scientists and international organizations. The world uses about 50 billion tons of sand and gravel per year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. The… Read More
By Kevin Yanik Carmeuse came to an agreement with Caterpillar to deploy autonomous haulers at the Drummond Island quarry in Drummond, Michigan. Delivered by Caterpillar and supported by Fabick Cat, Carmeuse will integrate Cat MineStar Command for hauling across its fleet of 777 trucks. Additionally, Carmeuse will utilize complementary MineStar capabilities for loaders and staff-supported equipment. “We are proud… Read More
Male is one of the world’s most overcrowded cities, but it faces double pressure. As well as a growing population, the capital of the Maldives is also threatened by rising sea levels. Owing to climate breakdown, its living space is shrinking. So the justification for a land reclamation project seemed clear. Take sand from elsewhere… Read More
By Rihem Akkouche The headline Speyside files for chapter 11 echoed through New York’s construction and materials sector Friday as Speyside Holdings LLC sought bankruptcy protection, listing more than $32 million in liabilities against less than $1.3 million in assets. The filing, lodged in federal bankruptcy court, signals a pivotal moment for the sand and stone supplier whose… Read More
The first Marauder hull moved from initial design to on-water trials in under a year, a pace not seen in American shipbuilding since World War II, validating both Saronic’s development approach and the integrated production model by which it was built. “I’m incredibly proud of our team for achieving this milestone. Designing, building, and launching… Read More
By Malte Humpert Canada’s Seaspan Shipyards said it has completed the first major construction block for the Canadian Coast Guard’s new heavy polar icebreaker, highlighting rapid progress on one of the world’s most advanced conventional icebreakers as Western nations race to expand Arctic capabilities. The Vancouver-based shipbuilder said more than 49 blocks are now under… Read More
A new tug ordered by Maritime Partners was recently launched at Master Boat Builders’ facilities in Coden, Alabama. Titan is the second in a planned series of eight tugs. The first tug, Marauder, was delivered in May 2026 while the remaining eight are scheduled to be handed over by 2027. Master Boat Builders President Garrett Rice said… Read More
By Sam Lagrone The Coast Guard and Eastern Shipbuilding are negotiating the end of the Offshore Patrol Cutter program at the Florida shipyard, the service confirmed in a statement to USNI News this week. Eastern Shipbuilding stopped work last year on the first two cutters in the class — Argus (WMSM-915) and Chase (WMSM-916) — in November after announcing… Read More
Van Hollen, Alsobrooks secured funding on behalf of Maryland non-profit organizations, local governments Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) announced $33,080,000 in direct federal funding for six projects throughout Maryland within the fiscal year 2026 Energy & Water Development appropriations bill –… 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
Mike Hooks LLC, Westlake, Louisiana, was awarded a $17,868,250 firm-fixed-price contract for pipeline dredging of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $26,454,250. Bids were solicited online, with four received. Work will be performed in Corpus Christi, Texas, with an estimated completion date of April 16, 2027. Fiscal… Read More
PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, has finalized a 20-year plan to maintain the lower Columbia River’s deep-draft navigation channel, a critical artery for the nation’s economy. The Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) provides a long-term strategy for managing sediment dredged from the river bottom to maintain the channel’s 43-foot depth and 600-foot width. Without regular maintenance dredging, sections of the river can… Read More
By Zachary Phillips The Maryland Transportation Authority will issue four separate contracts for reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the agency announced Tuesday during a virtual industry forum. Collectively, the MDTA estimates the jobs will cost between about $4 billion and $4.8 billion. Work packages include the demolition of remaining structures and separate contracts for the… Read More
USACE and County sign “historic agreement” By JEFF ROSENFIELD Pinellas County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have signed an agreement that resolves a yearslong standoff over property easements and restores federal funding for most of the county’s beach renourishment. County commissioners, local leaders, U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and several U.S. Army officials… Read More
Mike Hooks LLC, Westlake, Louisiana, was awarded a $17,868,250 firm-fixed-price contract for pipeline dredging of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $26,454,250. Bids were solicited online, with four received. Work will be performed in Corpus Christi, Texas, with an estimated completion date of April 16, 2027. Fiscal… Read More
PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, has finalized a 20-year plan to maintain the lower Columbia River’s deep-draft navigation channel, a critical artery for the nation’s economy. The Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) provides a long-term strategy for managing sediment dredged from the river bottom to maintain the channel’s 43-foot depth and 600-foot width. Without regular maintenance dredging, sections of the river can… Read More
USACE and County sign “historic agreement” By JEFF ROSENFIELD Pinellas County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have signed an agreement that resolves a yearslong standoff over property easements and restores federal funding for most of the county’s beach renourishment. County commissioners, local leaders, U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and several U.S. Army officials… Read More
By Staff Reporter The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed excavation work to remove petroleum-contaminated soil from the beach and dunes at the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) property within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, according to an update released Wednesday. As of May 28, crews had finished excavations, sand replacement,… Read More
Commercial fishermen and oyster farmers in Panacea say sediment buildup in local channels is making it dangerous and costly to operate, and there is no dredging planned for the foreseeable future. WAKULLA COUNTY, FL — Channel markers at the Rock Landing Boat Ramp in Panacea mark the path local commercial fishermen and oystermen use to… Read More
Van Hollen, Alsobrooks secured funding on behalf of Maryland non-profit organizations, local governments Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) announced $33,080,000 in direct federal funding for six projects throughout Maryland within the fiscal year 2026 Energy & Water Development appropriations bill –… Read More
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