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Seadrill Announces Appointment of Samir Ali as CEO

Seadrill Announces Appointment of Samir Ali as CEO

TX, United States

Seadrill Limited (“Seadrill” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SDRL) today announced a leadership change, effective immediately. Samir Ali, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Simon Johnson. Julie J. Robertson, Chair of the Board of Seadrill, commented: “The Board is confident that Samir is the right leader to… Read More

Okaloosa County and FEMA launch $10M west Destin beach restoration March 23

Okaloosa County and FEMA launch $10M west Destin beach restoration March 23

FL, United States

By Claire O’Neil DESTIN, Fla. — A collaborative project in Okaloosa County will help a beach that suffered from erosion caused by Hurricane Sally in 2020. A nearly $10 million beach restoration project will begin in west Destin on March 23. “In 2020, when we lost all of this beach back when Sally hit,” said… Read More

U.S. Coast Guard Orders Five Icebreakers

U.S. Coast Guard Orders Five Icebreakers

United States

By Heiner Kubny The American shipbuilder Davie Defense has received a contract from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for the construction of five Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs). The new class of polar icebreakers is of critical importance to the growing strategic presence of the United States in the Arctic. The contract is part of… Read More

Cruise Ship Terminal in Manatee County, Fl May be Sunk Due to Limited Dredging Bill

Cruise Ship Terminal in Manatee County, Fl May be Sunk Due to Limited Dredging Bill

FL, United States

An amended bill headed to the governor’s desk would severely restrict dredging in an area near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The plan to create a cruise ship port near the Sunshine Skyway may be sunk after the Florida House unanimously passed legislation limiting dredging needed by larger ships. Bradenton Sen. Jim Boyd’s bill passed the Senate last… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

CPRA Awards Coastal Dredge Co. Contract for E. Delacroix Marsh Creation &Terracing Project

LA, United States

Baton Rouge, LA – The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has awarded a contract for a coastal restoration project in St. Bernard Parish that will create marsh, reduce wave energy, and enhance long-term stability in the Delacroix area. The East Delacroix Marsh Creation and Terracing project, a Phase 2 effort under the Coastal Wetlands… Read More

The Nature Conservancy says Dredging is Critical, but Both are Costly to Manage

MD, United States

The Nature Conservancy believes we can do better—by connecting these two vital activities to benefit both people and nature. Every year, hundreds of millions of cubic yards of sediment are dredged to keep our ports and waterways open. At the same time, our marshes and coastal habitats are disappearing. What if we matched dredging with… Read More

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Seadrill Announces Appointment of Samir Ali as CEO

TX, United States

Seadrill Limited (“Seadrill” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SDRL) today announced a leadership change, effective immediately. Samir Ali, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Simon Johnson. Julie J. Robertson, Chair of the Board of Seadrill, commented: “The Board is confident that Samir is the right leader to… Read More


Events & Conferences

Dredging Begins for Sail250 Maryland Airshow Baltimore Ahead of U.S. 250th Anniversary Celebration

MD, United States

Dredging is underway now for @sail250mdairshowbaltimore on June 24–30 for a spectacular global celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. International tall ships, military vessels, and world-class aviation will fill the skies and waterfront as crews, cadets, aviators, and visitors from around the world gather for an unforgettable maritime and… Read More

IHC Mining at PDAC 2026: Turning challenges into opportunities

Canada

This week at hashtag#PDAC2026 in Toronto, the shift in the global mining landscape was unmistakable. As part of the Dutch delegation, IHC Mining engaged with operators and governments focused on securing Critical Raw Materials. A standout theme: tailings are becoming strategic assets. Across the industry, companies want to understand what’s in their tailings and how… Read More

Meeting Date Update- Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation

LA, United States

Meeting Notice Update: Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration, and Conservation **Date Change** Thursday, March 5, 2026 9:30 AM The Coastal Center at Nicholls 426 Ardoyne Drive, Thibodaux, Louisiana 70310 Please contact Enger Kinchen, 225-342-7669, enger.kinchen@la.gov at least 24-hours prior to the meeting to request accommodations for ADA-qualifying disabilities.

Ellicott Dredge Enterprises will be Exhibiting at ConExpo-Con/Agg in the Central Hall!

NV, United States

As a leading global supplier of small to medium-sized dredges, Ellicott Dredge Enterprises (EDE) delivers both ready-stock equipment and fully customized dredging solutions to customers around the world. Our equipment supports a wide range of applications across the dredging industry, including: Waterway & Navigation Management Mining & Material Extraction Environmental & Agricultural Projects Industrial &… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

Seadrill Announces Appointment of Samir Ali as CEO

TX, United States

Seadrill Limited (“Seadrill” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SDRL) today announced a leadership change, effective immediately. Samir Ali, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Simon Johnson. Julie J. Robertson, Chair of the Board of Seadrill, commented: “The Board is confident that Samir is the right leader to… Read More

Matson Appoints Chris Scott as EVP and CCO

HI, United States

HONOLULU, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Matson, Inc. (“Matson” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MATX) announced today that John Lauer, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will retire on July 1, 2026, having led the sales, marketing, pricing and customer service activities of the company over the past 19 years. The company concurrently announced that Chris Scott, Senior… Read More

Brad Zoelle Named President of Boston Whaler Aligning the Brand for Next Phase of Growth

IL, United States

METTAWA, Ill., March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brunswick Boat Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced the appointment of Brad Zoelle as President of Boston Whaler. Zoelle, who most recently served as General Manager of Mercury Marine APAC, succeeds Lenn Scholz, who is pursuing new opportunities outside the Company. Zoelle brings a proven… Read More

Arc Surveying & Mapping Welcomes Eddie A. Martinez, PSM, to the team

FL, United States

Mr. Martinez, a second-generation professional surveyor having over four decades of experience in the surveying industry. Eddie brings a wide variety of multidisciplined hands-on surveying expertise to Arc, including topographic and hydrographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, deep foundation construction layout, wetlands delineation, and subsurface utility engineering. His technical skills with GPS, robotic total stations, UAV… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

Landmark offshore wind farms come online in the U.S.

United States

By Jackie Flynn Mogensen Two offshore wind farms that were targeted by the Trump administration are making strides toward providing clean energy for the East Coast. One installation, Revolution Wind, came online last week, marking a significant milestone for the U.S. renewable energy industry. Meanwhile Vineyard Wind, another wind energy project targeted by the Trump administration that has already… Read More

Trump administration plans $1B buyout for offshore wind leases: NYT

United States

By Diana DiGangi The Trump administration is drafting settlement agreements which would pay close to $1 billion to TotalEnergies in exchange for the cancellation of its leases for the 3-GW Attentive Energy and 1.2-GW Carolina Long Bay offshore wind projects, the New York Times reported Tuesday. The plans for a buyout proposal come after the… Read More

Ørsted: First power from Revolution Wind

United States

Revolution Wind is now delivering power to the grid, bringing reliable, affordable energy to communities across New England in the US. This project was built by more than 2,000 workers across US construction, operations, shipping, and manufacturing industries, including more than 1,000 local union labour workers. The 704 MW project is expected to power 350,000+ homes and businesses… Read More

BOEM Analyzes Proposed Offshore Well Stimulation Work at Platform Gilda offshore California

CA, United States

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed update to the Santa Clara Unit Development and Production Plan, which includes the use of hydraulic fracturing on 16 existing wells at Platform Gilda, located 8.8 miles offshore Ventura County, California. BOEM has deemed… Read More


Port News

Virginia awards funding for port projects in Norfolk, Portsmouth and Newport News

VA, United States

By Kathleen Lundy NORFOLK, Va. — Abigail Spanberger announced Monday that more than $1.5 million will go toward redevelopment and infrastructure projects in several Hampton Roads port communities. The $1.53 million investment comes through Virginia’s Port Host Communities Revitalization Fund and will support projects in Portsmouth, Norfolk and Newport News. According to the governor’s office,… Read More

Port Houston Volumes Up 4% in February

TX, United States

HOUSTON — Cargo volumes continued strong at Port Houston in February, up 4% with 4,380,996 short tons handled across the Port’s eight public terminals. That brings the year-to-date total to 8,927,585 short tons, a 5% increase year-to-date. Container activity remained flat this month, with Port Houston handling 326,799 TEUs in February, bringing year-to-date container volumes… Read More

Port operational updates from around the world (6 – 13 March 2026)

World ,

By Fiona Nagorsnik, Sea news The conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt shipping operations, a strike in Belgium disrupted operations in Antwerp and Zeebrugge, and high winds disrupted operations in the United Kingdom and Rotterdam Stay ahead of supply chain disruptions and port congestion with Kuehne+Nagel’s weekly port operational update. Find out the… Read More

Port of Los Angeles February Cargo Volume Second Best On Record

CA, United States

March 12, 2026 – The Port of Los Angeles processed 824,323 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in February, marking the second-busiest February in the Port’s history and an increase of 3% compared to last year. “Retailers and manufacturers brought in cargo ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, when many factories paused production in Asia,” Port of… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Sullivan County Commissioners vote to give Sullivan County Park and Lake priority status for dredging project

IN, United States

SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Sullivan County Commissioners met to discuss a number of different topics and one of those items was the current dredging project going on at Sullivan County Park and Lake. Officials with the Sullivan County Park and Lake were asking for the dredging project to be given priority status in the county…. Read More

Letter: Second Narrows dredging will not change tanker size

Canada

Recent comments from Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley may have created some confusion about the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s proposal to dredge sections of the shipping channel east of Second Narrows in Burrard Inlet. I would like to clarify that this dredging would not change the types of tankers from those currently accessing Trans Mountain’s Westridge terminal, where size remains limited to the Aframax vessels and below…. Read More

Red Pines hosts St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser for Lake Onalaska dredging project

WI, United States

By Noah Hodges ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) — Red Pines is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser to support the North Shore Dredging Project, an environmental restoration effort aimed at improving Lake Onalaska’s ecosystem. The fundraising event features raffles and live music as organizers work to close a $100,000 funding gap for the critical lake restoration… Read More

Sanibel sandbar forms, dredging delayed until 2027

FL, United States

By Haley Zarcone SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK) — Two barrier island beaches are now connected, and it’s not by a bridge. The end of Sanibel and the beginning of Captiva are connected by one big sandbar. It has not always been like this. Since all the hurricanes, beach renourishment projects, and Mother Nature worked together to form… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Speyside Files for Chapter 11 Amid $32M Debt Load

NY, United States

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

Company behind proposed sand mining project partnering with U of Manitoba on groundwater monitoring research

Canada

By Ozten Shebahkeget An Alberta company that has proposed mining silica sand in Manitoba is partnering with the province’s biggest university on the experimental design of a groundwater monitoring network, using technology experts say is growing in importance for global groundwater research. Sio Silica president Carla Devlin says the mining company will work with the… Read More

Fine Grains: What Falling Sand Reveals About Global Power

World ,

Have you ever picked up sand only to realize how quickly it disappears? As children, we watched it slip through our fingers or fall through an hourglass without understanding what vanishing meant. Sand feels light and abundant, impossible to hold, and its market power mirrors this perceived triviality. The more we clutch what seems infinite,… Read More

Protecting our marine sands

World ,

Dear EarthTalk: “What is ‘sand mining’ and why is it bad for the environment?” — O.H., via email Sand mining, extracting sand from the earth, is the second most widespread human activity in marine environments, after fishing. Sand and gravel are the most extracted materials across the globe. According to the United Nations Environment Programme,… Read More


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Longtime Naval Analyst Delivers Prescription for Solving U.S. Shipbuilding Woes

United States

By Stew Magnuson Congressional Research Service Naval Analyst Ronald O’Rourke announced at the Surface Navy Association’s annual symposium in January that he was retiring after 42 years of providing reports to lawmakers on issues facing the sea services. He received a standing ovation in recognition for his work from the hundreds of conference attendees while… Read More

U.S. Coast Guard Orders Five Icebreakers

United States

By Heiner Kubny The American shipbuilder Davie Defense has received a contract from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for the construction of five Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs). The new class of polar icebreakers is of critical importance to the growing strategic presence of the United States in the Arctic. The contract is part of… Read More

Trimble Unveils 2026 Tekla Software: Accelerating BIM, Engineering and Construction Productivity Through Streamlined Workflows and AI

CO, United States

WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 11, 2026 — Trimble today introduced the 2026 version of its Tekla® software for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management, delivering data-driven workflows that connect design and construction. This release accelerates the entire design-to-detailing process by reducing manual effort and rework, enabling a wider scope of complex tasks without the… Read More

Greensea IQ Launches Bayonet AUGV Operator Training Simulator

VT, United States

Greensea IQ, a leader in subsea robotics and autonomous systems, today announced the launch of a new simulator designed to help operators learn, practice, and refine their skills using the company’s Bayonet Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicles (AUGVs). Developed in-house by Greensea IQ, the training simulator is built in a virtual game environment providing a realistic… Read More


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ARC Surveying & Mapping Transforms Complex Waterways with Leading Precision Technology & Data Accuracy for Modern Dredging

FL, United States

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

NMSA Announced New President, Jason Winter at its New Orleans Annual Meeting

LA, United States

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

Rep. Garamendi, Randall, Begich, Malliotakis Launch Bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus to Improve Ferry Transportation

United States

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

Virgin Islands, St. Thomas harbor Dredging Delayed Due to Lack of Bids

Virgin Islands (U.S.)

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


Upcoming Projects | Contracts | Tenders

Okaloosa County and FEMA launch $10M west Destin beach restoration March 23

FL, United States

By Claire O’Neil DESTIN, Fla. — A collaborative project in Okaloosa County will help a beach that suffered from erosion caused by Hurricane Sally in 2020. A nearly $10 million beach restoration project will begin in west Destin on March 23. “In 2020, when we lost all of this beach back when Sally hit,” said… Read More

Avon and Buxton beach nourishment projects take another step forward as bids are received: Weeks Marine and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock submitted proposals

NC, United States

By Joy Crist Plans to renourish the beaches in Avon and Buxton continue to advance after Dare County secured key permits and opened contractor bids, with county officials stating that construction is expected to take place this summer. Dare County received two bids from Weeks Marine and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock in February, and… Read More

Redstone Arsenal leadership convenes for inaugural restoration working group

AL, United States

By Lillian Putnam REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — Army leaders and environmental experts met at Redstone Arsenal for the Feb. 25 inaugural meeting of a working group focused on strengthening coordination and advancing environmental restoration across the installation. The meeting brought together representatives from U.S. Army Environmental Command, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering and Support… Read More

Walla Walla District Engineers among those recognized for innovative digital design of major navigation system

WA, United States

By Elijah Wittum When a barge passes through a navigation lock along the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, few people think about the massive steel gates that quietly make the process possible. Behind those gates is a team of engineers and technical specialists from across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including experts from the… Read More


USACE

Redstone Arsenal leadership convenes for inaugural restoration working group

AL, United States

By Lillian Putnam REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — Army leaders and environmental experts met at Redstone Arsenal for the Feb. 25 inaugural meeting of a working group focused on strengthening coordination and advancing environmental restoration across the installation. The meeting brought together representatives from U.S. Army Environmental Command, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering and Support… Read More

Walla Walla District Engineers among those recognized for innovative digital design of major navigation system

WA, United States

By Elijah Wittum When a barge passes through a navigation lock along the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, few people think about the massive steel gates that quietly make the process possible. Behind those gates is a team of engineers and technical specialists from across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including experts from the… Read More

USACE Sacramento Deputy District Counsel (Regulatory & Operations Divisions) Wins Environmental Quality Award

CA, United States

By Samantha Boyle When Lisa Clay graduated law school in 1987, she never imagined she would be practicing environmental law, let alone be awarded with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Quality Award nearly 40 years later. After initially planning to work in consumer advocacy or with people who cannot afford representation, Clay is now the Deputy District Counsel (Regulatory & Operations… Read More

Salton Sea feasibility study progress takes center stage during ‘Tier 1’ meeting

CA, United States

By Stephen Baack IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. — Senior leaders and project delivery team members with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined key partners for a meeting and site tour of the Salton Sea Feb. 22-23 in Imperial County. The interagency teams met to discuss updates on the Imperial Streams and Salton Sea Aquatic Ecosystem… Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

Mud Cat Releases New Video on Product Development for Transportable Dredges

WI, United States

Mud Cat E Series Electric Dredges

American Waterways Operators, National Safe Boating Council Launch Video on Safe Boating Near Commercial Vessels

VA, United States

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Waterways Operators – the trade association of the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry – and the National Safe Boating Council have partnered to create a video educating recreational boaters on how to safely interact with commercial vessels on the water. The three-minute video, titled Sharing the Water: Safe Boating on… Read More

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