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Active Notice ID W912EP26BA003 Related Notice W912EP25BA014 Contract Line Item Number 0001-0015 Department/Ind. Agency DEPT OF DEFENSE Sub-tier DEPT OF THE ARMY Major Command US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Sub Command ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC Office W074 ENDIST JACKSNVLLE Award Details Contract Award Date: Oct 22, 2025 Contract Award Number: W912EP26CA003 Task/Delivery Order Number: Contractor Awarded Unique… Read More
It comes as no surprise that President Donald Trump is building a legacy as a consequential maritime president. After all, there are few areas of our economy that are more America First than the U.S. maritime industry. We have been a maritime nation since our founding, and the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 8 a.m. ET to review its third quarter 2025 results. The call will be broadcast live on the web at https://investor.trimble.com. Investors and participants who wish to dial into the call may do so by first registering at https://registrations.events/direct/Q4I8411356972. Upon registration, dial-in details will be… Read More
On October 14, the Port Commission authorized a public solicitation for a firm to lead the remedial design for the cleanup of the East Waterway, a key next step in translating the Record of Decision from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) into an actionable cleanup plan. This follows a September 9 Commission authorization that… Read More
By Heiko Osterchrist Houston-based Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) held a naming ceremony and christening October 23 at Pier 21 in Galveston, Texas, for the company’s 2nd newest trailing suction hopper dredge, the “Amelia Island”. The event was well attended by GLDD employees, vendors and guests. Special guests and GLDD Leadership attending the naming… Read More
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has helped to recruit Chris Wimsatt as the new CFO of the Port of Seattle. Rod Dinger led the assignment. “The Port of Seattle’s success as an economic engine and job creator is tied directly to our financial management,” said Port of Seattle executive director Steve Metruck. “Chris’s experience in aviation, general purpose government, and… Read More
PDF Version HOUSTON — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) today announced that it will release the financial results for its three months ended September 30, 2025, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. CDT. A conference call with the Company will be held the same day at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Investors… Read More
(HOUSTON) ABS has appointed David Wechsler, a founding partner of the firm that became Hitachi Consulting, as the new Chief Executive Officer for ABS Group. Wechsler has a distinguished 35-year career in management consulting leadership positions across manufacturing, consumer products, sustainable energy, automotive, technology and services industries. He has grown multiple consulting practices, demonstrating expertise in… Read More
(HOUSTON) With improved safety for offshore operations as the objective, ABS launched ABS EagleTwin™, a web-based structural digital twin solution tailored for FPSO, FLNG and FSRU owners and operators. ABS EagleTwin provides an interactive 3D digital representation of an offshore asset to enable more informed decision-making for repair and inspection operations. The new tool integrates inspection… Read More
Software Enhancements, AI Capabilities and GIS-centric Mapping and Asset Tracking Features Unveiled to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Total Cost of Ownership Trimble® unveiled new capabilities and continued development of its Trimble UnityTM software suite for asset lifecycle management at the Trimble Innovate User Conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah, October 14-17. Over 1,000 infrastructure… Read More
Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority Board Meeting Wednesday, October 15, 2025 9:30 AM The Coastal Center at Nicholls State University 426 Ardoyne Drive, Thibodaux, La 70310 View Livestream Here I. Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of Minutes V. Old Business/Announcements VI. Welcome to The… Read More
Register now for the 2025 Great Lakes Commission 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting, to be held October 28-30 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth, Minnesota. A St. Louis Estuary field tour on the Duluth River Train and “Ripples of Plastic” movie screening are planned for October 28, followed by the GLC’s Annual Meeting on October 29-30. Registration closes on Monday, October… Read More
To residents of Dundalk and Sparrows Point, the word “dredging” is a familiar one, but the specifics of the term —how dredged material is handled, where it goes and what dredge can be turned into — are sometimes elusive. In an effort to teach residents about the practice, the Maryland Port Administration stopped by the… Read More
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has helped to recruit Chris Wimsatt as the new CFO of the Port of Seattle. Rod Dinger led the assignment. “The Port of Seattle’s success as an economic engine and job creator is tied directly to our financial management,” said Port of Seattle executive director Steve Metruck. “Chris’s experience in aviation, general purpose government, and… Read More
(HOUSTON) ABS has appointed David Wechsler, a founding partner of the firm that became Hitachi Consulting, as the new Chief Executive Officer for ABS Group. Wechsler has a distinguished 35-year career in management consulting leadership positions across manufacturing, consumer products, sustainable energy, automotive, technology and services industries. He has grown multiple consulting practices, demonstrating expertise in… Read More
Burger Boat Company today announced the promotion of Ron Cleveringa to Senior Vice President – Product Portfolio Management, reporting to Rich Thompson, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. As part of Burger’s ongoing reimagining of its business and brand, the company is strengthening its focus on three key customer-facing functions — sales & business development, marketing,… Read More
The returning appointees have long tenures on the Board. Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed or reappointed five members to the Tampa Port Authority Governing Board. DeSantis has reappointed members Chad Harrod, the current Board Chair; Ted Connor, the Vice Chair; and Patrick Allman, the Secretary. He has appointed two others to fill vacancies: Christopher Carrere and Mark Kaplan. Carrere is a yacht broker for Galati Yacht sales. He… Read More
Oct 22 (Reuters) – U.S. shipbuilders and port operators are getting hit in the fallout from President Donald Trump’s campaign to wipe out the offshore wind industry, suffering hundreds of millions of dollars in lost government support, vanishing vessel orders, and an uncertain future for the billions of dollars’ worth of investments. The impact represents an unintended… Read More
Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) today released Gulf of America Forward, a comprehensive new report and digital platform showcasing the Gulf of America as one of the world’s most valuable and dynamic offshore energy regions, a critical engine of innovation, economic strength, and national security. Available now at gulfofamericaforward.com and in full report format here, the… Read More
Louisiana-based offshore support vessel operator Otto Candies has acquired four vessels from Harvey Gulf International Marine. The four vessels, which became part of the Otto Candies fleet effective Thursday, October 23, are the multi-purpose service vessels (MPSVs) Harvey Intervention, Harvey Deep-Sea, Harvey Sub-Sea, and Harvey Blue-Sea. The MPSVs are all DP2-capable and were built between 2012 and 2017. Three… Read More
General – USA The joint venture between BP and Japan’s JERA has announced it will suspend development of its only U.S. offshore wind project, Beacon Wind, citing unfavourable market conditions and escalating financial pressures across the offshore energy sector. Describing the move as a ‘difficult decision’, the company said it would scale back all activities… Read More
During the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) 114th Annual Convention in Quebec City, the organization was proud to present a Port Leadership Award to Jonathan Daniels, Executive Director of the Maryland Port Administration – Port of Baltimore. Daniels was recognized for his exemplary leadership during the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge,… Read More
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The new South Carolina Ports Authority president emphasized his goals toward growth amidst a challenging projected few months ahead in his first ‘state of the port’ address on Tuesday. South Carolina Ports Authority President and CEO Michah Mallace was appointed to lead the port on Oct. 6. He spoke about his plans to shift momentum… Read More
Port officials have announced plans for yet another expansion to Mobile’s container terminal, capitalizing on a recently completed project to widen and deepen the Mobile Ship Channel. The Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals Mobile have agreed to proceed with construction of a new 1,300-foot container berth. This will allow the terminal to simultaneously handle three ships… Read More
Improves Safe, Efficient Two-Way Vessel Movement in the Houston Ship Channel through Galveston Bay HOUSTON — Port Houston, working in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has completed its portion of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11, a historic milestone in the future safety, efficiency, and competitiveness of the busiest… Read More
The dredging is expected to be complete in December. Here’s exactly where they are dredging: MIDDLETOWN, NJ — This past weekend, Oct. 25 and 26, the New Jersey Department of Transportation began the Shrewsbury Channel Complex dredging project. The channels were impacted by Superstorm Sandy, and have continued to fill in with sediment ever since…. Read More
Improves Safe, Efficient Two-Way Vessel Movement in the Houston Ship Channel through Galveston Bay HOUSTON — Port Houston, working in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has completed its portion of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11, a historic milestone in the future safety, efficiency, and competitiveness of the busiest… Read More
It comes as no surprise that President Donald Trump is building a legacy as a consequential maritime president. After all, there are few areas of our economy that are more America First than the U.S. maritime industry. We have been a maritime nation since our founding, and the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known… Read More
Material comes from San Elijo Lagoon dredging and Front Wave project Oceanside will begin its first official opportunistic sand placement project, guided by the city’s Sand Compatibility Opportunistic Use Program permits. The project will place approximately 2,000 cubic yards of donated and beach-compatible sand onto Tyson Street Beach, which will temporarily enhance beach width and… Read More
Company receives multiple distinctions from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association AMRIZE, North America’s largest building solutions supplier, have been recognized with multiple distinctions by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), the leading advocate for the US aggregates industry. The awards were presented as part of NSSGA’s annual Awards of Excellence programme during… Read More
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, announced that its Board of Directors has named Ronnie Pruitt Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. At that time, he will also join the company’s Board of Directors. The company’s current Chairman and CEO, Tom Hill, will transition to the role of Executive… 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
Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC is pleased to announce the delivery and start-up of a brand-new Mud Cat MC 40E electric remote-controlled dredge at Gulf Coast Authority (GCA) in Texas. This marks the third successful launch of a Mud Cat dredging system at GCA over the past two decades. The new unit will be deployed at… Read More
FREEPORT, TX (October 06, 2025) – Port Freeport marked a historic milestone on Monday, September 22, 2025, with the delivery of two state-of-the-art Super Post-Panamax Ship-to-Shore Gantry Cranes. Their arrival, coinciding with the Port’s 100th anniversary, underscores Port Freeport’s enduring commitment to growth, innovation, and service to the region. Transported fully erected aboard a heavy-lift… Read More
LOCKPORT, La., — (October 23, 2025) – Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”) today announced the recent delivery of the USCGC Olivia Hooker at Coast Guard Sector Key West. This is the 61st Fast Response Cutter (FRC) delivered under the U.S. Coast Guard’s current program and the 187th vessel built by Bollinger for the U.S. Coast Guard over… Read More
TOKYO – Japan and the United States will sign memorandums on cooperation in shipbuilding, artificial intelligence and next-generation communication technologies during President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Tokyo next week, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday. Shipbuilding was among the areas of cooperation included in a massive investment package pledged by Tokyo as part… 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
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. – Harrison County is moving forward with its $4 million project to repair and replace more than 100 drain pipes or outfalls that run from Highway 90 to the water line. Sand Beach Department crews are digging up old pipes and replacing them with new ones. This will compliment the $50 million… Read More
Key Points Hurricane Ian hit the Treasure Coast Sept. 28, 2022, producing 11-foot waves. On Nov. 10, 2022, Hurricane Nicole pounded the area, producing 19-foot waves. The Sector 5 area lost about 19.4 feet of beach to erosion, officials said. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Beaches and dunes damaged during 2022 hurricanes Ian and Nicole could… Read More
After years of algae decomposing on the small lake’s shoreline, the Army Corps of Engineers has a remedy to stop the stink. Lake St. Clair, a heart-shaped lake straddling the border between Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario, has long supported a busy and reliable “blue economy.” The smallest in the Great Lakes regional… Read More
NEW HAVEN – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scrapped plans to build a salt marsh in West Haven that would have used enough material dredged from New Haven Harbor to fill 200 Olympic-size pools. Instead, the more than 650,000 cubic yards of silt and clay originally slated for the salt marsh at West Haven’s Sandy Point will… Read More
After years of algae decomposing on the small lake’s shoreline, the Army Corps of Engineers has a remedy to stop the stink. Lake St. Clair, a heart-shaped lake straddling the border between Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario, has long supported a busy and reliable “blue economy.” The smallest in the Great Lakes regional… Read More
NEW HAVEN – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scrapped plans to build a salt marsh in West Haven that would have used enough material dredged from New Haven Harbor to fill 200 Olympic-size pools. Instead, the more than 650,000 cubic yards of silt and clay originally slated for the salt marsh at West Haven’s Sandy Point will… Read More
Active Notice ID W912EP26BA003 Related Notice W912EP25BA014 Contract Line Item Number 0001-0015 Department/Ind. Agency DEPT OF DEFENSE Sub-tier DEPT OF THE ARMY Major Command US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Sub Command ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC Office W074 ENDIST JACKSNVLLE Award Details Contract Award Date: Oct 22, 2025 Contract Award Number: W912EP26CA003 Task/Delivery Order Number: Contractor Awarded Unique… Read More
BALTIMORE — The Trump administration is freezing $11 billion worth of projects that had already been green-lit by the Army Corps of Engineers in several Democrat-run cities — including Baltimore. Several Maryland lawmakers have criticized the move, calling it another example of President Donald Trump putting partisan politics over people. U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen,… Read More
While the mariners who transport cargo and facilitate commerce on America’s rivers, coasts, harbors and Great Lakes are critical to powering the economy, they also play a vital role in safeguarding our nation. This video from AWO highlights the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s contributions to U.S. national and homeland security. Source
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed off on a Federal permit to dredge a portion of the Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports. 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