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By Mackenzie Eaglen From official testimony before Congress just this month, service leaders acknowledged all ships—nuclear and conventional—take too long to build; cost far too much; and are delivered too late to sailors. As importantly, Navy leaders acknowledged everyone is to blame. Finally, “everyone” includes the United States Navy. Outlining the equivalent of a shipbuilding “doom loop,”… Read More
Western Marine Construction Inc.,* Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $12,347,000 modification (P00002) to contract W911KB-24-C-0016 for repair of breakwater dissipation reefs, construction of scour hole protection, and dredging. Work will be performed in Saint Paul Island, Alaska, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2027. Fiscal 2024 and 2025 civil operation and maintenance funds… Read More
San Diego, CA – Greensea IQ, a leading developer of autonomous robotic systems for subsea and nearshore operations, will host the first public demonstration of its Bayonet 350 Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicle (AUGV) on June 23, 2025, at the Hotel del Coronado’s North Beach in San Diego, California. The demonstration will take place ahead of… Read More
IMS® Dredges an Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC brand is pleased to announce the sale of another IMS 7012 HP Versi-Dredge® to a U.S. environmental company making it their 3rd IMS Versi-Dredge. The IMS 7012 HP is known for its high production rate, 30 ft. (9.1m) maximum dredging depth, and one truck transportability when fully assembled. … Read More
Dredging contractors across the U.S. have been steadily expanding their fleets to keep up with strong demand for their services. “The state of the U.S. Jones Act private sector dredging industry is healthy and highly competitive,” said William P. Doyle, CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America, a trade group representing the U.S. dredging industry…. Read More
As shipping traffic increases in the world’s oceans, so too does the danger to whales—majestic giants that play a crucial role in maintaining ocean health. But now, scientists and sailors may have a powerful new ally in the fight to reduce deadly ship strikes: artificial intelligence. In a new collaboration under the European Union’s ATLANTIC WHALE… Read More
San Diego, CA – Greensea IQ, a leading developer of autonomous robotic systems for subsea and nearshore operations, will host the first public demonstration of its Bayonet 350 Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicle (AUGV) on June 23, 2025, at the Hotel del Coronado’s North Beach in San Diego, California. The demonstration will take place ahead of… Read More
As capital projects ramp up across the Gulf, a new Louisiana company has emerged to meet the region’s growing logistics demand. “Right now, we’re sitting in the hottest capital projects market,” said Brent Patterson, managing partner at newly-formed Gulf of America Logistics (GOAL), based in Bossier City, Louisiana. Patterson is a veteran in more than… Read More
SEATTLE – June 12, 2025 — Tideworks Technology® Inc. (Tideworks), a full-service provider of terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, has expanded its senior leadership team with the recent appointments of Frederik Stork, Julian Galvis and Subbu Bhat to vice president roles. These strategic additions mark a milestone in Tideworks’ growth strategy and reinforce its commitment to expanding customer… Read More
This summer, we’ll reveal the lineup of Dimensions sessions that will boost your competence—and your confidence—in using Trimble solutions to solve problems, improve workflows, and get the job done, better. With the session catalog in hand, you’ll find numerous opportunities at Dimensions to explore the latest insights, trends, tips and tricks that will propel you… Read More
“Coasts on the Leading Edge: Bridging Science, Policy and Community” October 7-10, 2025 Long Beach, California Call for Abstracts Now Open Closes June 1st The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), in partnership with the California Shore & Beach Preservation Association (CSBPA) Headwaters to Oceans (H2O) conference, announces a Call for Abstracts for the… Read More
24th World Dredging Congress & Exposition “Dredging Towards a More Resilient Future” June 23-27, 2025 Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel REGISTRATION PORTAL About the Conference The 24th World Dredging Congress & Exposition is a technical conference organized by the World Organization of Dredging Associations (WODA) to promote the exchange of knowledge in fields related to… Read More
AGC of California awarded Constructor Awards to industry leaders for their excellence and innovation in construction projects. Winners included companies such as Granite Construction and Turner Construction, along with individuals recognized for their contributions to advancing construction education and industry collaboration. The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) hosted its 2025 Installation &… Read More
SEATTLE – June 12, 2025 — Tideworks Technology® Inc. (Tideworks), a full-service provider of terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, has expanded its senior leadership team with the recent appointments of Frederik Stork, Julian Galvis and Subbu Bhat to vice president roles. These strategic additions mark a milestone in Tideworks’ growth strategy and reinforce its commitment to expanding customer… Read More
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Sang H. Yi as Acting Maritime Administrator (MARAD). As acting head of MARAD, Yi will play a critical role in advancing the Trump Administration’s domestic shipbuilding goals and restoring the nation’s maritime dominance, as outlined in President Trump’s April Executive Order. Acting Administrator Yi will lead MARAD’s efforts to… Read More
ORLANDO, Fla., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hornblower Group, a global leader in maritime hospitality and transportation, is proud to announce the appointment of Shull Autin as its new Chief Maritime Officer. With over 30 years of maritime experience spanning marine logistics, offshore operations, safety, and environmental compliance, Autin joins Hornblower at a pivotal time in the company’s continued evolution…. Read More
William “Bill” Paape, a member of the Senior Executive Service, became the Associate Administrator for Ports & Waterways on June 7, 2020. In this capacity, Mr. Paape directs a national port infrastructure modernization program in excess of $2 billion. Discretionary grant port programs and other programs managed by Mr. Paape include: Rebuilding American Infrastructure with… Read More
On Global Wind Day, NJ Offshore Wind Alliance Urges State to Embrace Clean Power, Stabilize Energy Prices, and Create Jobs ASBURY PARK, NJ – As the East Coast sees five offshore wind projects currently under construction, Paulina O’Connor, Executive Director of the New Jersey Offshore Wind Alliance, says New Jersey must act boldly to secure… Read More
But his tariff war could add hundreds of millions to the price tag The largest offshore wind project in the United States is set to be completed on time—a win for an industry that has faced uncertainty under the Trump administration. Construction of Dominion Energy’s 176-turbine project off the coast of Virginia Beach is nearly… Read More
US Wind has secured an air quality permit-to-construct, New Source Review (NSR) approval, and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) approval for its 1,710 MW offshore wind project off Maryland (United States) from the Department of the Environment’s Air and Radiation Administration (ARA). The project, which secured federal go-ahead at the end of 2024, is expected to comprise up to… Read More
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind has terminated its 1.5-gigawatt offshore wind project in New Jersey, marking a significant setback for the U.S. offshore wind industry amid mounting federal opposition. The project, which would have powered more than 700,000 homes, fell victim to a series of aggressive policy measures by the Trump administration aimed at dismantling the domestic offshore… Read More
PORT ANGELES — Port of Port Angeles commissioners approved a provisional cost-sharing and cooperation agreement that outlines the funding, coordination and decision-making process related to the cleanup of western Port Angeles Harbor. Under the agreement, approved unanimously on Tuesday, the port and five other entities identified as potentially liable parties — the city of Port… Read More
Baton Rouge, LA — Governor Jeff Landry today reinforced his strong support for the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), a transformative project led by the Port of New Orleans in partnership with Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) and Ports America—an alliance poised to create thousands of jobs, boost global trade, and secure Louisiana’s standing as a Gulf Coast… Read More
US ports face almost $7 billion in tariff costs under the Trump administration’s proposed levy on Chinese container cranes, according to the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), which has joined other stakeholders in calling for a delay to allow a domestic crane industry to develop before cutting China out of the market. AAPA delivered… Read More
The 35-year dream of widening the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and deepening it to 54 feet from the old 47 feet is at long last a reality. The $625 million project also has spurred marine-terminal owners in Corpus Christi and Ingleside to undertake — or at least consider — major dock and dredging projects that… Read More
“Looking backwards, 2024 was a great year.” That’s Michael Gerhardt’s assessment of the federal dredging market for last year, and Gerhardt, vice president of external affairs at Muddy Water Dredging, LP, and author of “The U.S. Dredge Report: An Analysis of the Federal Dredging Market,” has the data to back that up. Gerhardt’s annual dredge… Read More
Cleveland—With higher water levels allowing Great Lakes freighters to carry bigger cargos, the iron ore trade on the Great Lakes totaled 6.8 million net tons in August, an increase of 8.6 percent compared to a year ago. The increase in water levels did allow one U.S.-Flag Laker to twice carry more than 68,000 tons in… Read More
Barr Engineering is working on solution to maintain irrigation for the grounds of Lakeview Golf Course and the sports complexes MITCHELL — Many of Mitchell’s outdoor facilities rely on Lake Mitchell for irrigation. With the upcoming lake drawdown and dredging project, city leaders are uncertain how irrigation needs will be met in 2026 and beyond,… Read More
A major Texas coastal restoration project has earned national recognition. The McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge Beach and Dune Ridge Restoration Project has won the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association’s 2025 Best Restored Beaches Award. The award highlights Texas’s efforts to protect vulnerable coastlines from storm damage while preserving critical wildlife habitats along the Gulf Coast. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham… Read More
Chaney Enterprises relocated its corporate headquarters from Gambrills, Maryland, to a newly renovated four-story building in Annapolis. “This move isn’t just about a new building – it’s a testament to the strength and growth of our company and the incredible people who make it all possible,” says Francis Hall Chaney III, CEO of Chaney Enterprises. “We’ve built… Read More
An environmental review from the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship on a contentious Summerland-area gravel mine that was approved by the province has come to light. In documents obtained by the Garnet Valley Tourism Association through a Freedom of Information request, it is clear that a biologist strongly recommended against authorization of the… Read More
Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon… Read More
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources approves permits for mining operations. The open pit mine in Christian County will take sand and gravel from near a bank of the Finley halfway between Highlandville and Nixa. A contentious sand and gravel mine off the Finley River in Christian County has been approved by the Missouri Department… Read More
By Mackenzie Eaglen From official testimony before Congress just this month, service leaders acknowledged all ships—nuclear and conventional—take too long to build; cost far too much; and are delivered too late to sailors. As importantly, Navy leaders acknowledged everyone is to blame. Finally, “everyone” includes the United States Navy. Outlining the equivalent of a shipbuilding “doom loop,”… Read More
IMS® Dredges an Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC brand is pleased to announce the sale of another IMS 7012 HP Versi-Dredge® to a U.S. environmental company making it their 3rd IMS Versi-Dredge. The IMS 7012 HP is known for its high production rate, 30 ft. (9.1m) maximum dredging depth, and one truck transportability when fully assembled. … Read More
In two hearings on Tuesday, legislators in the House and Senate told Pentagon and Navy leadership the planned $20.8 billion budget for shipbuilding in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 is insufficient, with the House defense appropriators proposing boosting the total to $36.9 billion in a draft spending bill. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) called the funding… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga., June 6, 2025 – Moran Towing Company has added a new tugboat to its fleet at the Port of Brunswick. The Shiney V. Moran joins the Diane Moran as the company’s two newest tugs supporting Brunswick ship operations. In 2024, GPA’s Brunswick terminals handled 733 vessel calls, including 614 from Roll-on/Roll-off vessels, 89 breakbulk carriers and… 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
Chris Gollon Starting on March 10th, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be beginning a dredging project off Volusia County, in tandem with the county government and the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND). The first stage of the project, which starts on March 10th, will entail the delivery and installation of a temporary dredge… Read More
Sanibel City Council on June 12 moved forward with plans to dredge Wulfert Channel, a passageway used by island residents — who are set to pay for two-thirds of the project — and the public to access the Gulf, Pine Island Sound and other area waters. In a 4-1 vote, Council declared its intent to… Read More
CAROLINA BEACH, NC — An update from New Hanover County’s shoreline coordinator says the Dredge Merritt is scheduled to be at Carolina Beach Inlet from June 15 through June 30. Last month, town officials warned that the inlet had become too shallow for safe navigation. The inlet, a key access point to the Atlantic Ocean, is… Read More
Introduction As Illinois continues to grapple with complex pension shortfalls at the state level, the Quincy Park District stands out as a beacon of fiscal responsibility and forward-thinking public management. With its employee pension fund not only fully funded but operating at a surplus of $1.3 million, the district is capitalizing on its financial health… Read More
Western Marine Construction Inc.,* Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $12,347,000 modification (P00002) to contract W911KB-24-C-0016 for repair of breakwater dissipation reefs, construction of scour hole protection, and dredging. Work will be performed in Saint Paul Island, Alaska, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2027. Fiscal 2024 and 2025 civil operation and maintenance funds… Read More
Introduction As Illinois continues to grapple with complex pension shortfalls at the state level, the Quincy Park District stands out as a beacon of fiscal responsibility and forward-thinking public management. With its employee pension fund not only fully funded but operating at a surplus of $1.3 million, the district is capitalizing on its financial health… Read More
Western Marine Construction Inc.,* Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $12,347,000 modification (P00002) to contract W911KB-24-C-0016 for repair of breakwater dissipation reefs, construction of scour hole protection, and dredging. Work will be performed in Saint Paul Island, Alaska, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2027. Fiscal 2024 and 2025 civil operation and maintenance funds… Read More
DETROIT — Annual U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District maintenance dredging operations are scheduled to begin Friday, June 13, in the federal channel at outer Grand Haven Harbor, Michigan. The project is scheduled to remove 14,600 cubic yards of material from the mouth of the Grand River where seasonal shoaling accumulates. The project is… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, was informed by the Federal Highway Administration that the requested allocation of Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) has been approved and distribution of funds will be provided to support critical transportation infrastructure repairs and debris removal efforts at J. Strom Thurmond Lake… 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
Chris Gollon Starting on March 10th, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be beginning a dredging project off Volusia County, in tandem with the county government and the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND). The first stage of the project, which starts on March 10th, will entail the delivery and installation of a temporary dredge… Read More
Residents on Sullivans Island will notice some changes to Breach Inlet as the Army Corps of Engineers
