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Alabama’s Ports New CEO has Experience from Flying into Hurricanes Eyewalls to Running $1 billion Port

Alabama’s Ports New CEO has Experience from Flying into Hurricanes Eyewalls to Running $1 billion Port

AL, United States

The Alabama State Port Authority has named interim executive Doug Otto as its next CEO, selecting a longtime internal leader who once piloted military aircraft into hurricane eyewalls. Otto who has served as interim CEO since August, was officially appointed to the permanent role on Wednesday and will lead the agency until his expected retirement… Read More

International Maritime Conference in Houston has Record Attendance

International Maritime Conference in Houston has Record Attendance

TX, United States

Houston International Maritime Conference 2025 Celebrates Record Attendance and Industry Leadership in the Energy Capital of the World The 4th annual Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC25) concluded at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston, drawing a record-breaking 850 industry professionals from across the global supply chain, petrochemical, energy, container, and maritime sectors. This press release features multimedia…. Read More

Trump Admin Takes Big Step Toward Energy Dominance with Massive Alaska LNG Project

Trump Admin Takes Big Step Toward Energy Dominance with Massive Alaska LNG Project

AK, United States

FIRST ON FOX: An expansive liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the Arctic took a big step forward this week while officials at the Energy and Interior Departments heralded it as key to President Donald Trump’s “American energy dominance” agenda. Alaska LNG, a branch of the New York City and Anchorage-based Glenfarne energy company, and energy… Read More

Strategic Collaboration Between RINA  and Lloyd’s Maritime Institute

Strategic Collaboration Between RINA and Lloyd’s Maritime Institute

WY, United States

We are glad to announce a new collaboration with Llyod’s Maritime Institute. The goal of this partnership is to support the new generation of maritime professionals with advanced training courses, certifications and career growth across the global maritime sector. Together we want to mark a significant step toward strengthening industry standards and fostering continuous learning in… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

Strategic Collaboration Between RINA and Lloyd’s Maritime Institute

WY, United States

We are glad to announce a new collaboration with Llyod’s Maritime Institute. The goal of this partnership is to support the new generation of maritime professionals with advanced training courses, certifications and career growth across the global maritime sector. Together we want to mark a significant step toward strengthening industry standards and fostering continuous learning in… Read More

West Marine Appoints Paulee Day as Chief Executive Officer

FL, United States

West Marine has appointed Paulee Day as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. A lifelong boater, she has served as West Marine’s Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary since February 2025, is the first woman to serve as CEO of West Marine since the Company was founded in 1968. “I have greatly enjoyed my time at… Read More

Tidewater Reports Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025

TX, United States

Third Quarter 2025 Highlights Revenue of $341.1 million, a 0.2% improvement compared to the third quarter of 2024 Average day rate of $22,798 per day, an improvement of $523 per day, or 2.3%, compared to the third quarter of 2024 Net loss of $0.8 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $137.9 million Net Income and Adjusted… Read More

Le Groupe ALMACO Expands in Quebec City to Support Davie and Canada’s Shipbuilding Future

Canada

Le Groupe ALMACO, part of the ALMACO Group, today officially inaugurated its head office in Quebec City, marking a long-term commitment to Canada’s shipbuilding sector under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). The new office strengthens ALMACO Group’s international collaboration with Davie Shipbuilding (Davie) and coincides with work on the Canadian Coast Guard’s flagship Polar Max… Read More


Events & Conferences

International Maritime Conference in Houston has Record Attendance

TX, United States

Houston International Maritime Conference 2025 Celebrates Record Attendance and Industry Leadership in the Energy Capital of the World The 4th annual Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC25) concluded at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston, drawing a record-breaking 850 industry professionals from across the global supply chain, petrochemical, energy, container, and maritime sectors. This press release features multimedia…. Read More

CPRA to Host Advisory Committee Meetings on Caernarvon and Davis Pond Freshwater Diversions

LA, United States

The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) will host two advisory committee meetings in New Orleans for the Caernarvon and Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion projects on Friday, December 12, 2025. The purpose of the meetings is to advise CPRA’s Executive Director of the operational management plans for the diversion structures. The meetings are required to assess… Read More

Marine Renewables Canada 2025 Conference & Exhibition

Canada

Celebrate the momentum in the marine renewable energy sector with Marine Renewables Canada. Our expanded 2025 conference and exhibition will bring together leading minds from across Canada and the world to explore new opportunities and chart the future of the industry. What’s new at MRC 2025 Workshops for Members by Members →At MRC 2025, learn… Read More

Orion Group Holdings Announces Conference Participation

United States

HOUSTON, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”, “Orion”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced that Orion management will participate in the Craig-Hallum 16th Annual Alpha Select Investor Conference on November 18, 2025, in New York City. About Orion Group Holdings Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial and building sectors,… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

West Marine Appoints Paulee Day as Chief Executive Officer

FL, United States

West Marine has appointed Paulee Day as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. A lifelong boater, she has served as West Marine’s Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary since February 2025, is the first woman to serve as CEO of West Marine since the Company was founded in 1968. “I have greatly enjoyed my time at… Read More

John McDonald Appointed ABS Chairman and CEO

NY, United States

(NEW YORK) The ABS Board of Directors has elected John McDonald as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ABS at a board meeting on November 11. In the culmination of a well-planned succession process, McDonald, the serving ABS President and Chief Operating Officer, will take over on January 1, 2026, when present ABS Chairman… Read More

Women In Maritime Operations Announces New Executive Secretary, Hillary Franke

TX, United States

Women In Maritime Operations (WIMOs), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, advancing, and connecting women in the maritime industry, is pleased to announce the election of Hillary Franke as the organization’s new Executive Secretary. Franke brings over 17 years of experience in dredging and marine construction. She currently serves as Director of Operations at Encore… Read More

Accelleron appoints Dave Otto as territory sales manager

United States

By Jack Burke, Senior Editor, Compressor Tech2 Will serve eastern U.S. and Caribbean Accelleron North America has named Dave Otto as territory sales manager, overseeing service sales across the eastern United States and the Caribbean. In his new role, Otto will focus on strengthening customer relationships and supporting operations in the power production, cruise, shipping,… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

BOEM Advances Offshore Minerals Planning Efforts in American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

DC, United States

Contact(s) Jennifer Russo (202) 412-6561 WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced key developments in its offshore critical minerals planning, with the completion of Area Identification offshore American Samoa and the release of a Request for Information and Interest for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. These actions mark significant progress in… Read More

Massachusetts offshore wind port uncertain after federal funding cuts

MA, United States

Salem residents worked for years on plans for a port that offered economic development and other community benefits. Then the Trump administration canceled funding. Barbara Kelley remembers when her car and windows were routinely coated with a thin film of coal dust that had drifted over from the power plant on the edge of her… Read More

As offshore wind energy falls flat under Trump, Louisiana businesses wait and hope

LA, United States

President Donald Trump’s anti-wind energy agenda is harming Louisiana businesses that form the backbone of America’s offshore oil and gas industry, which stands to lose billions if the president fulfills his campaign promise to end construction of offshore wind turbines. In recent years, offshore leases have opened in state and federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico… Read More

BOEM Advances First Two OBBBA Offshore Lease Sales

DC, United States

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced two major steps toward expanding offshore energy development pursuant to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BOEM released the Final Notice of Sale for Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 1 (BBG1), the first of 30 Gulf of America lease sales required by the One Big Beautiful Bill… Read More


Port News

Alabama’s Ports New CEO has Experience from Flying into Hurricanes Eyewalls to Running $1 billion Port

AL, United States

The Alabama State Port Authority has named interim executive Doug Otto as its next CEO, selecting a longtime internal leader who once piloted military aircraft into hurricane eyewalls. Otto who has served as interim CEO since August, was officially appointed to the permanent role on Wednesday and will lead the agency until his expected retirement… Read More

Container imports off 17.6% at leading US port

United States

The Port of Long Beach is moving containerized cargo ahead of the record-setting pace achieved in 2024 despite weaker demand that saw October volumes drop by nearly 20% from a year ago. The hub, which along with the Port of Los Angeles forms the San Pedro port complex, the nation’s busiest, moved a total 839,671… Read More

Port of Long Beach Cargo Volumes Steady Through October

CA, United States

The Port of Long Beach is moving cargo ahead of the record-setting pace achieved last year, largely because retailers ordered shipments early and stocked warehouses before tariffs and reciprocal tariffs were implemented in spring. In a virtual news conference held Friday, Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero and Chief Operating Officer Noel Hacegaba noted… Read More

4 in 5 Supply Chain Leaders expect disruptions to persist for two more years, Maersk survey finds

World ,

Summary: Insights from over 900 companies across Europe show the continued strain on supply chains amid geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies, and tariff uncertainties – and their counter measures to keep control Copenhagen – The polycrisis-driven disruptions in global supply chains show no signs of abating – and likely won’t for the foreseeable future. That’s the key… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

GLDD Lands $14.6 Million Dune & Beach Berm Contract for Jensen Beach, FL

FL, United States

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for construction of a dune and beach berm along approximately 4 miles of shoreline in Martin County, Florida. The amount of this action is $14,642,900. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Jensen Beach,… Read More

Manson Construction Wins $14.6 Million Coastal Risk Management Project at Hutchinson Island, FL

FL, United States

Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Washington, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for a coastal storm risk management project at Hutchinson Island, St. Lucie County, Florida. The amount of this action is $14,659,700. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Jensen Beach, Florida, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2026…. Read More

Coastal Dredging Awarded $8.5 Million for Dredge Beach Placement Project at Lido Key, FL

FL, United States

Coastal Dredging Co. Inc.,* Hammond, Louisiana, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for dredging beach from New Pass federal navigation channel for placement on the Lido Key beach placement area in Sarasota, Florida. The amount of this action $8,515,913.04. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Sarasota, Florida, with… Read More

Trump Admin Takes Big Step Toward Energy Dominance with Massive Alaska LNG Project

AK, United States

FIRST ON FOX: An expansive liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the Arctic took a big step forward this week while officials at the Energy and Interior Departments heralded it as key to President Donald Trump’s “American energy dominance” agenda. Alaska LNG, a branch of the New York City and Anchorage-based Glenfarne energy company, and energy… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Amrize recognized with multiple awards by NSSGA

Washington , DC, United States

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 Appoints Ronnie Pruitt as CEO

AL, United States

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

Martin Marietta and Quikrete to Exchange Certain Cement and Concrete Assets for Aggregates Assets; Company Also Completes Acquisition of Premier Magnesia, LLC

NC, United States

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 and Luck Stone celebrate 1 million tons hauled autonomously

VA, United States

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


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Ellicott Dredges Delivers a Mud Cat 20E Auger Dredge for Wastewater Operation

MD, United States

Ellicott Dredges has delivered a new Mud Cat® MC 20E electric, remote-controlled dredge at a water treatment facility in the United States. The dredge pumps alum sludge to a dewatering filter press at a consistent rate of 500 GPM (31.5 lps) through 500 feet (1,640m) of discharge piping and a 40 ft. (12.2m) vertical lift…. Read More

General Dynamics NASSCO Awarded $1.7 billion to construct T-AO 215 and T-AO 216

CA, United States

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — General Dynamics NASSCO, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that it has been awarded $1.7 billion for the construction of T-AO 215 and T-AO 216. The ships are part of NASSCO’s current multi-ship contract from the U.S. Navy for the construction of up to eight additional John Lewis-class fleet replenishment… Read More

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Launches Falcon For Fisher Island Community

FL, United States

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is proud to announce the successful launch of the vehicle-passenger ferry FALCON, being constructed for the Fisher Island Community Association (FICA). The launch marks the next major milestone in the partnership, positioning FALCON to provide reliable and modern transportation service to the Fisher Island community. The state-of-the-art ferry is designed to… Read More

Trimble Launches ProjectSight 360 Capture to Enhance Remote 3D Project Visualization and Progress-to-Plan Tracking

NV, United States

Reality Capture Technology Enhances Project Management Workflows, Enabling Construction Teams to Take Advantage of an AI-powered, 3D Viewer Experience LAS VEGAS — Trimble® has announced ProjectSight 360 Capture, a powerful new functionality that provides comprehensive visibility into site progress through native integrations with 360-degree cameras, Trimble ProjectSight® project management software and the Trimble Connect® collaboration platform. ProjectSight 360 Capture… 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

General Dynamics NASSCO Awarded $1.7 billion to construct T-AO 215 and T-AO 216

CA, United States

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — General Dynamics NASSCO, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that it has been awarded $1.7 billion for the construction of T-AO 215 and T-AO 216. The ships are part of NASSCO’s current multi-ship contract from the U.S. Navy for the construction of up to eight additional John Lewis-class fleet replenishment… Read More

Beach nourishment project by Weeks Marine to begin in Oak Island

NC, United States

PROJECT UPDATES Wednesday, November 12, 2025: Dredging operations are now scheduled to begin on Thursday, November 20, with pipe and equipment placement on the beach still scheduled to begin on Sunday, November 16. Monday, November 10, 2025: Starting on Sunday, November 16, 2025 the public parking area and Beach Access Locations on SE 49th St. will be CLOSED to allow for equipment placement and… Read More

DNREC to repair damaged Bethany Beach crossovers after coastal storms

DE, United States

BETHANY BEACH, Del.- The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is expected to arrive in Bethany Beach later this month or in early December to repair beach crossover access points severely damaged during two recent coastal storms. The powerful nor’easter that hit the area in mid-October carved a dramatic six-foot sand drop along the Bethany… Read More

City, Army Corps of Engineers Launch Final Major Dredging Project in Newport Harbor

CA, United States

City, State and County officials joined community members and harbor stakeholders at Marina Park on Tuesday, November 4 to celebrate the launch of the Newport Harbor Dredging Project — the largest and final major dredge planned for the harbor. The project, a partnership between the City of Newport Beach and the U.S. Army Corps of… Read More


USACE

City, Army Corps of Engineers Launch Final Major Dredging Project in Newport Harbor

CA, United States

City, State and County officials joined community members and harbor stakeholders at Marina Park on Tuesday, November 4 to celebrate the launch of the Newport Harbor Dredging Project — the largest and final major dredge planned for the harbor. The project, a partnership between the City of Newport Beach and the U.S. Army Corps of… Read More

Lorain Harbor Dredging Public Notice

OH, United States

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DREDGING AND DREDGED SEDIMENT PLACEMENT  LORAIN HARBOR LORAIN COUNTY, OHIO This Public Notice has been prepared pursuant to Section 404(a) of the Clean Water Act (CWA). It is being administered in conformance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulation, “Practice and Procedure: Final Rule for Operation and Maintenance of Army Corps… Read More

Beach replenishment project for Wildwoods has collapsed as two towns refuse to share sand

NJ, United States

A major federal beach replenishment and dune building project for the Wildwoods has collapsed after years of planning because two key communities have withdrawn support. That’s bad news for North Wildwood, which desperately needs reinforcement for its battered beaches. And it marks another blow to erosion projects at the New Jersey Shore, which received zero federal… Read More

State coastal agency accepts comments regarding USACE Wilmington Harbor 403 Dredging Project

NC, United States

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting public comment on a request for review of a federal consistency submission from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) associated with the proposed Wilmington Harbor 403 Navigation Project. The public may comment… Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

ARC Surveyors Video of Halloween on the Water’ When Subsurface Ghosts Meet Clear Data

FL, United States

ARC Surveying and Mapping turns spooky uncertainty into calm, decision-ready insight, so owners, pilots, and contractors move with calm confidence. Multibeam bathymetry, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, electrical resistivity, magnetometer tracking, and ArcGeoTwin 3D models reveal hidden objects, map layers, confirm volumes, and set safe windows for navigation and dredging. Happy Halloween from the team that turns… Read More

AWO Launches New Video Highlighting Industry’s Importance to National & Homeland Security

VA, United States

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

Corp Agrees to Finally Dredge Phillippi Creek, FL

FL, United States

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

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