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Download PDF Version HOUSTON — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”, “Orion”), a leading specialty construction company, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2025: ($ in millions, except EPS) Strong operational execution and continued advancement of strategic priorities Revenue of $225.1… 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
(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
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
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), lead sponsors of the SHIPS for America Act, released the following statement after the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries held a hearing on the importance of revitalizing America shipbuilding: “Today’s hearing made clear that there is growing, bipartisan momentum to rebuild American… Read More
American Water Works will merge with Essential Utilities to create a $40 billion public water and wastewater utility, which will operate under the name of American Water. Based in Camden and Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, respectively, American Water and Essential Utilities, the parent company of Aqua Water and Peoples Natural Gas, are the two largest municipal water… Read More
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A resilience and restoration technology company is partnering with the NC Coastal Federation to analyze the impacts of coastal ecosystems along the state coast. Natrx, based in North Carolina, will analyze shoreline changes and identify where restoration can most benefit the coast. Natrx is using its Assess toolset, powered by advanced AI… 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
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
From deeper channels to modernized terminals, ports nationwide are investing in infrastructure that keeps cargo moving and supply chains competitive. U.S. supply chains depend on the nation’s seaports, and the pressures on those ports continue to intensify. To keep cargo moving and remain competitive, ports are investing now in infrastructure upgrades designed to meet the demands… 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
“This material otherwise would’ve gone to a landfill or used in a construction site. It’s very suitable for the beach and we need sand,” said Jayme Timberlake. OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Oceanside is launching a significant beach protection initiative, with trucks currently dumping approximately 2,000 cubic yards of donated sand onto Tyson Street Beach, just south… Read More
York County Council approved second reading Jan. 21 for rezoning case 24‑59 (tax map 56100022) to change a 1.47‑acre parcel from RMX‑20 to LI (light industrial) to allow marine construction and dredging operations. The council attached a condition requiring a deed restriction to limit incompatible uses — commissioners specified examples such as manufacturing, gas stations… Read More
Barnstable County’s dredge enterprise presented its FY26 operating update to commissioners on Jan. 22, 2025, reporting several completed projects and ongoing work amid weather and permitting constraints. Dredge Director Ken Cirillo said the department recently finished the Coutuah project, Parkers River project and Falmouth Eel Pond Inlet work, and is actively dredging Bass River at… Read More
Adam Choad, executive director of the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District, told the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee No. 7 that the district is seeking capital funds to finish current dredging work, to complete a new office and to support a study of the reservoir’s spillway gates. He also asked the committee to increase the district’s… 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
“This marks the beginning of deeper collaboration between not only our companies, but each of our countries, that will support enduring changes to military and commercial shipbuilding in America,” HII executive Eric Chewning said in the announcement. WASHINGTON — American shipbuilder HII and South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding to… 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
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
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District announces increased release targets at W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam upon the onset of the dry season beginning October 29. USACE and our partners at the South Florida Water Management agree that increasing targets now will help maintain favorable salinities in the Caloosahatchee River… 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
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District announces increased release targets at W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam upon the onset of the dry season beginning October 29. USACE and our partners at the South Florida Water Management agree that increasing targets now will help maintain favorable salinities in the Caloosahatchee River… 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
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