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By Peter Bowe, Publisher, DredgeWire Publisher DredgeWire notes with sadness the passing of Charles D. “Charlie” Little, who spent nearly half a century working for Ellicott Dredges’ predecessor, Ellicott Machine Corp. He passed away on October 9 at age 93. Charlie had a very distinguished career, rising to the position of General Manager of Ellicott’s… 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
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Maritime Partnership announces today that a newly released study by Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) finds that cabotage laws now exist on 85% of the world’s coastlines, are growing in number at an unprecedented pace, and are increasingly essential to national security, economic stability and maritime resilience. The Cabotage Laws… Read More
Executive Director Jonathan Daniels was presented with the Port Leader of the Year award recognizing excellence leading a seaport. Jonathan’s unflappable and steady leadership has helped lead the Port of Baltimore recovery from a challenging 2024 year. The MPA also earned the Achievement in Public Relations Award for its Port of Baltimore reopening communications campaign… Read More
Days ahead of a major speech to maritime industry leaders and less than two weeks after taking the helm of the S.C. State Ports Authority, Micah Mallace is putting the state agency’s development plans under a microscope. That includes more than $1 billion worth of expansions, terminal improvements and other initiatives to boost cargo levels… 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
Kate Farmer ably reports that “The Navy at 250 Faces New Challenges” (op-ed, Oct. 13). Secretary John Phelan told our colleagues in the House this summer that our programs are “a mess,” “behind schedule and overbudget.” All this while China is strengthening its own capacity: Beijing builds six naval combatant ships for every 1.8 ships we construct. The… Read More
Key Points Great Lakes Dredge & Dock has been given a “Hold (C+)” rating by Weiss Ratings and a similar “hold” rating from Zacks Research, indicating a consensus that the stock is currently not a strong buy. As of the latest trading, GLDD’s stock price reached $11.15 with a year range between $7.51 and $12.89, reflecting a market… Read More
Robotics expert James Bellingham introduces readers in this new book to the world of contemporary undersea exploration and the vital role autonomous robots play in corporate and governmental aquaculture management, climate data, energy source locations, shipwreck explorations, and much more. Source
The 50th Marine Corps Marathon is moving forward as scheduled this Sunday despite the ongoing government shutdown, and this year is expected to set new records. The Brief The 50th annual Marine Corps Marathon will go on as planned this Sunday, despite the government shutdown. The official word on the race came within a week… 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
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
By Peter Bowe, Publisher, DredgeWire Publisher DredgeWire notes with sadness the passing of Charles D. “Charlie” Little, who spent nearly half a century working for Ellicott Dredges’ predecessor, Ellicott Machine Corp. He passed away on October 9 at age 93. Charlie had a very distinguished career, rising to the position of General Manager of Ellicott’s… Read More
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has appointed Dale S. Revelle to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA). Revelle was sworn in during the October board meeting and will serve a five-year term, succeeding Walter J. Leger Jr. as one of four Orleans Parish representatives on the seven-member regional board. “Dale… Read More
Victoria, BC – October 14, 2025 – Helm Operations, the leading provider of maritime operations and crew management software, today announced a key leadership transition as James Wadsworth assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Nolan Barclay, Helm’s first employee and most recent CEO, will continue to support the company as Chairman. Wadsworth brings… Read More
Several Democratic governors have complained that Trump has imposed a moratorium on the development of offshore wind farms. A temporary halt to the development of offshore wind farms off the coast of the US state of New Jersey will become permanent. This is what US President Donald Trump says, according to the Reuters news agency…. Read More
Offshore wind had been poised to take off along the East Coast, with about 30 utility-scale farms planned. But the Trump administration’s opposition to wind power has caused most of those projects to be abandoned, with only seven farms now moving ahead or in operation. ach year, the Sweeney Center for Public Policy at Rowan… Read More
JERA Nex BP is ending activities in the US after concluding there “is no viable path for development” of its Beacon Wind offshore project. The decision to shutter its American operations ends an adventure that began when oil giant BP entered the US offshore wind market to great fanfare in 2020 but has now been… Read More
The Interior secretary predicted that the Republican megalaw would kill the U.S. industry. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum painted a dim picture of offshore wind Monday, asserting that passage of the Republican megalaw was the end of an industry that “makes no sense.” At a panel hosted by the American Petroleum Institute, Burgum ticked through a… Read More
Florida Trend has named Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) CEO Eric Green among Florida’s most influential business leaders. The publication has recognized Green annually since 2018 for his leadership in growing JAXPORT’s role as an economic engine for Northeast Florida and the state. Cargo activity through Jacksonville’s seaport supports 258,000 Florida jobs and generates more than… 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
BALTIMORE, MD — The Port of Baltimore observed a major milestone in Baltimore since cleanup of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse began. Port officials posted on the platform X, that the Saimaagracht was the first vessel to successfully move through the temporary 35-foot deep channel from the Port of Baltimore’s public terminals. With the… 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
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
Chicago – The Initiative for Resilient Great Lakes Coasts (IRGLC), a partnership between the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) and the NOAA Office of Coastal Management, funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, today announced a new round of projects advancing through the program. These projects, including those in Alpena and Rogers… 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
Flagler Beach Is ready to raise its property tax and dedicate the new revenue to beach protection in the city as a blunt message to the county: We’re doing our part. Now do yours. The city is ready to increase its property tax rate from $5.45 per $1,000 in taxable value to almost $6, 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
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
A US East Coast operator has acquired a replacement dredger while an Indian customer has selected a Dutch firm for a new suction hopper vessel. Construction meanwhile continues on dredgers in Russia, China, and the Netherlands. India’s Vishwa Samudra Group places order for 8,000 m3 TSHD Royal IHC is set to build an 8,000 cubic metre… Read More
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, discussed the importance of the SHIPS for America Act and restoring America’s commercial shipbuilding during a Commerce Committee hearing. “The President has made building ships in America a priority, and I have legislation, the SHIPS for America Act, that would… Read More
USNS Lenni Lenape is the sixth Bollinger-Built T-ATS Houma, La. — Joined by senior U.S. Navy officials and more than 20 officials from the Lenape Nation at Bollinger Houma, Bollinger Shipyards (Bollinger) today officially laid the keel for the future USNS Lenni Lenape, the ninth Navajo-class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ship (T-ATS) and the sixth T-ATS… 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
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
ST. CLAIR SHORES — Residents with homes on the canals along Benjamin and Statler streets will pay for a dredging process through an established special assessment district. At its meeting on Oct. 20, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 6-0 to create a SAD and set a public hearing on Nov. 17. Councilman Ronald… 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 Contract Opportunity 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… 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
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
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