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History podcast features Ellicott Dredges as well as the history of dredging equipment development from the beginning of time Although officially founded in 1885, Ellicott Dredges has its roots in the mud machine that helped deepen the Inner Harbor starting the 1780s! Invented by three brothers of the same family who founded Ellicott City, the… Read More
LEWES, Del. – The Delaware River and Bay Authority is proposing a dredging project at the Lewes Ferry Terminal, with plans to remove approximately 50,945 cubic yards of material from the Delaware Bay. The DRBA proposes to use a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers individual permit to conduct maintenance dredging in the ferry basin, access… Read More
The Cape May County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution this week urging Governor Sherrill to formally request federal assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair beach and dune damage from September’s nor’easter. Healthy beaches and dunes are our first line of defense for homes, businesses, roads, and the tourism economy that supports… Read More
Port Houston held an event on Oct. 8 to celebrate the completion of the Port Houston-led segments of Project 11, the Houston Ship Channel expansion project. The project widened the channel from 530 feet to 700 feet, and created bird islands, oyster reefs and marsh habitat with the dredged material. Widening the channel improves efficiency… Read More
JPMorganChase today announced the Security and Resiliency Initiative, a $1.5 trillion, 10-year plan to facilitate, finance and invest in industries critical to national economic security and resiliency. As part of this new initiative, JPMorganChase will make direct equity and venture capital investments of up to $10 billion to help select companies primarily in the United… Read More
Today, the Dutra Griffith Joint Venture team is proud to host the Beavers and 100 students at our ITS Pier G Project in Long Beach. Through a project presentation and guided site tour, students will get an up-close look at the people, equipment, and teamwork behind one of the region’s key infrastructure projects. Source
J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) is proud to announce that Jeff Steiber, government relations officer and small business liaison officer, has been appointed to the United States National Commission of the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC USA). Steiber is one of eight appointed commissioners. Steiber began his four-year term Oct. 1, 2026, joining industry… Read More
International Seaways, Inc. (Seaways), one of the largest tanker companies worldwide providing energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products, announced the execution of agreements to acquire Bruton Limited (“Bruton”), in a series of transactions that values Bruton at approximately $370 million. The transaction combines Bruton’s 4 VLCC vessels, including newbuildings, with Seaways diversified… Read More
Fincantieri, a global leader in complex shipbuilding, is moving forward with $10 million in new U.S. Navy and U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) funding for advanced manufacturing and workforce investments across its Wisconsin shipyards through its U.S. subsidiary Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG). The investments will accelerate ongoing modernization of Fincantieri’s Wisconsin System of Shipyards, adding advanced… Read More
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Eastern Chapter Meeting brought together more than 200 professionals from across the dredging, maritime, navigation, engineering, environmental, academic, and government sectors for several days of learning, collaboration, and connection. From thought-provoking technical sessions and industry updates to engaging networking events, Women of WEDA, Young WEDA, and conversations about the future… Read More
This year’s theme, Turning Sediment into Solutions, reflects the growing role sediment plays in advancing coastal resilience, navigation reliability, environmental enhancement, and community value. The meeting will bring together leaders from across the East Coast and neighboring regions to share knowledge, explore emerging practices, and strengthen collaboration across the dredging industry. 📆 October 13-15, 2026… Read More
Trimble kicked off its 2026 Trimble Insight Conference as CEO Rob Painter and Transportation & Logistics sector VP Michael Kornhauser presented a strategy to help fleets pair operational experience with AI execution to better adapt to market volatility and reclaim lost time. “Navigating today’s volatile market requires clarity, resilience and the willingness to adapt,” said Painter…. Read More
A workshop on the North Carolina Resilient Coastal Communities Program has been set for next month. The workshop set for Thursday, Sept. 24, targets RCCP communities in North Carolina’s 20 Coastal Area Management Act, or CAMA, counties. Participants, including those communities, along with partner organizations and consultants, are invited to reflect on the program’s successes,… Read More
J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) is proud to announce that Jeff Steiber, government relations officer and small business liaison officer, has been appointed to the United States National Commission of the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC USA). Steiber is one of eight appointed commissioners. Steiber began his four-year term Oct. 1, 2026, joining industry… Read More
St. John’s Dockyard, Newdock, today announced the appointment of Jared Newcombe as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 13th, 2026, bringing more than three decades of Canadian shipbuilding, ship repair and executive leadership experience to the company as it enters a significant period of growth and investment. The appointment reflects Newdock’s continued evolution as the company… Read More
Jones Walker LLP is pleased to welcome Rafaela Castells as a partner in the Maritime Practice Group in the firm’s Miami office. An experienced maritime litigator, Rafaela’s practice focuses on domestic and international maritime law claims. “As we continue to expand our maritime capabilities in key markets, Rafaela brings a valuable combination of litigation experience, international perspective, and… Read More
Holmes, a four-decade transportation and logistics leader, succeeds Geoff Anderman as CEO, effective immediately Company also announces Leadership Team updates and appoints Board of Directors COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 5, 2026 — STG Logistics, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of integrated port-to-door services and supply chain solutions for cargo owners and logistics providers, today… Read More
Months after first threatening to do so, the Trump administration has officially filed a request to reconsider the construction permit it issued to an offshore wind project proposed off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland. It’s just the latest episode in President Donald Trump’s battle against offshore turbines since returning to office last year. The… Read More
By Rachel Frazin The Trump administration is asking a federal court to reassess a prior approval of a nearly-completed offshore wind farm, an escalation of the administration’s attack on wind energy that’s raising questions about an infrastructure deal with Democrats. On Friday, the Trump administration asked Judge Roy Lamberth to allow it to reassess whether… Read More
By Maria Gallucci After halting construction on offshore wind farms and canceling leases for future projects, the Trump administration just took another step to erode America’s troubled offshore wind industry. The Interior Department wants to reevaluate a key approval for Revolution Wind — a $6.2 billion project that is already producing power off the coasts of… Read More
1. THE BUYOUTS COST TAXPAYERS UP TO $3.9 BILLION TO CANCEL PROJECTS ALREADY UNDERWAY. Since March 2026, the Administration has canceled 12 offshore wind leases through buyouts costing taxpayers up to $3.9 billion. Companies paid billions to secure these leases at competitive auctions, and their payments were deposited in the U.S. Treasury. The buyouts return… Read More
The Port of Long Beach achieved its busiest month in its 115-year history by moving nearly 1 million container units in September, a milestone fueled by the Port’s inclusion in shippers’ cost-saving strategies against high diesel costs, Panama Canal access restrictions and a possible new U.S.-China trade deal. The Port handled a record-setting 997,177 twenty-foot-equivalent… Read More
Pacific Dredge & Construction (PDC) recently completed maintenance dredging at the B Street and Broadway Pier Cruise Ship Terminals with the Port of San Diego. Utilizing the PDC 180 dredge, crews performed precision knockdown dredging between Broadway Pier and B Street Pier, as well as along the north side of B Street Pier. Working within… Read More
Georgia Ports Authority hosted their annual State of the Port of Savannah event with President Kevin Price announcing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved the Savannah Container Terminal permit after a three-year review process. “We’re excited about the Savannah Container Terminal’s role in our future growth and investment plans to take us to… Read More
Port Houston held an event on Oct. 8 to celebrate the completion of the Port Houston-led segments of Project 11, the Houston Ship Channel expansion project. The project widened the channel from 530 feet to 700 feet, and created bird islands, oyster reefs and marsh habitat with the dredged material. Widening the channel improves efficiency… Read More
For decades, the Hudson River was polluted by toxic industrial chemicals. Then America launched a massive cleanup effort, spending billions to remove contaminated sediment. But what happened next was remarkable. From returning wildlife to signs of a recovering ecosystem, discover how one of America’s most polluted rivers is slowly coming back to life. Source
Next Tuesday, Livingston city commissioners are scheduled to discuss the prospect of dredging the Sacajawea Lagoon. City staff are asking city commissioners to consider whether to take advantage of an opportunity afforded to them by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP). FWP plans to dewater the lagoon to remove non-native fish species… Read More
By Lois Beckett San Clemente is one of southern California’s most picture-perfect beach towns – a capital of American surf culture since the 1950s. In two years, 2028 Olympic surfers will compete at Lower Trestles, a world-class surfing beach. But the town’s longtime cultural and economic driver, its beaches, are now under threat. As pounding… Read More
Ithaca’s next major waterfront project could involve months of dredging, floating pipelines and temporary construction areas as New York works to restore space for floodwater and boats in Cayuga Inlet. The Department of Environmental Conservation’s project notice describes removing up to 206,043 cubic yards of sediment from Cayuga Inlet and Old Cayuga Inlet and pumping… Read More
By Kiran Journals Sand and gravel are the second most used resources on Earth after water. The United Nations Environment Programme estimates global use at about 50 billion tonnes a year and says extraction is outpacing sustainable supply. Sand is central to concrete, asphalt and glass, while high-purity silica is a feedstock for silicon used in… Read More
All over the world, industrial sand mining is extracting river sediment much, much faster than Earth’s natural cycles can replenish it. Our rivers are, quite literally, running out of sand. Scientists have just published a massive review of 411 studies conducted since 1974, revealing that the global demand for river sand and gravel to create construction… Read More
WATSONVILLE, Calif., July 28, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Memphis Stone & Gravel, A Granite (NYSE: GVA) Company, announced today that it has opened the new River Yard aggregate sales facility in Memphis, Tennessee. Strategically located on the Mississippi River, the River Yard receives limestone products barged from Warren Paving’s Slats Lucas Quarry in Salem, Kentucky, connecting operations within Granite’s integrated… Read More
The sand used to build cities, roads and other infrastructure is being removed from many rivers faster than nature can replace it, according to a global review led by researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore). The authors said the problem can be better managed if governments track where mining is taking place, measure… Read More
Rozema Boat Works of Mount Vernon, Washington, has secured a contract from the Tampa Bay Pilots Association to build a 56-foot aluminium pilot transfer vessel, designed by Camarc Design with a double-chine hull optimised for safe pilot boarding operations across varied sea states. Twin Caterpillar C-18 diesel engines rated at 715 hp at 2,100 rpm… Read More
By JIN MIN-JI The Korean government and shipbuilders are passing the buck over who should take the lead in the $150 billion shipbuilding initiative, which is focused largely on investment in the United States, as Washington drags its feet on placing orders with Korean shipyards. As Washington seeks to rebuild a shipbuilding industry vital to… Read More
Eastern Shipbuilding Charities, Inc. has officially crossed a major historic milestone, reaching a lifetime total of $242,000 in donations to the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. Leadership from both organizations celebrated the achievement last week during a formal check presentation ceremony, highlighting the charity’s latest $35,000 contribution to the local nonprofit organization. The milestone represents… Read More
Hanwha Philly Shipyard (HPSI), a leading U.S. shipbuilder, today announced its contract award to build the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) new Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel (MRIV), expanding the shipyard’s role in supporting critical U.S. government maritime programs. The contract award is for up to three vessels, with one firm vessel being awarded at this time…. Read More
Van Hollen, Alsobrooks secured funding on behalf of Maryland non-profit organizations, local governments Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) announced $33,080,000 in direct federal funding for six projects throughout Maryland within the fiscal year 2026 Energy & Water Development appropriations bill –… 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
By Tessa Mullins Navigation Infrastructure, Environmental Review & Public Comment Opportunity The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has opened a public comment period regarding a proposed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) maintenance dredging project at Cedar River Harbor in Menominee County, Michigan. The proposed project would remove approximately 40,000 cubic… Read More
A shoreline restoration project years in the making is finally moving forward along Wolf Bay in Orange Beach. The Nature Conservancy, the City of Orange Beach, and engineering firm Moffat & Nichol have joined forces to plan and implement a full restoration of the Waterfront Park shoreline. The effort follows last year’s successful restoration of… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is changing how it delivers one of the most consequential civil works missions—keeping the nation’s ports, harbors and inland waterways open and navigable. The United States is a maritime nation. U.S. ports and waterways support commerce, supply-chain resilience, energy movement and national defense. Dredging makes the marine transportation… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, celebrated the completion of $55.1 million in repairs to the south jetty at Tillamook Bay during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 8. “Completing the Tillamook South Jetty repairs is another investment in the infrastructure that keeps Oregon’s coastal communities connected to the region and the nation,” said Col…. Read More
By Tessa Mullins Navigation Infrastructure, Environmental Review & Public Comment Opportunity The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has opened a public comment period regarding a proposed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) maintenance dredging project at Cedar River Harbor in Menominee County, Michigan. The proposed project would remove approximately 40,000 cubic… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is changing how it delivers one of the most consequential civil works missions—keeping the nation’s ports, harbors and inland waterways open and navigable. The United States is a maritime nation. U.S. ports and waterways support commerce, supply-chain resilience, energy movement and national defense. Dredging makes the marine transportation… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, celebrated the completion of $55.1 million in repairs to the south jetty at Tillamook Bay during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 8. “Completing the Tillamook South Jetty repairs is another investment in the infrastructure that keeps Oregon’s coastal communities connected to the region and the nation,” said Col…. Read More
By Reagan Lauritzen, Amy Snively Dredging serves as the critical, often unseen foundation of global trade, national defense, and supply chain resilience. In this episode of Inside the Castle, hosts Reagan Lauritzen and Amy Snively sit down with Ms. Erica Janocha, Dredging Program Manager at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Headquarters, to discuss how… Read More
Commercial fishermen and oyster farmers in Panacea say sediment buildup in local channels is making it dangerous and costly to operate, and there is no dredging planned for the foreseeable future. WAKULLA COUNTY, FL — Channel markers at the Rock Landing Boat Ramp in Panacea mark the path local commercial fishermen and oystermen use to… Read More
Van Hollen, Alsobrooks secured funding on behalf of Maryland non-profit organizations, local governments Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) announced $33,080,000 in direct federal funding for six projects throughout Maryland within the fiscal year 2026 Energy & Water Development appropriations bill –… Read More
Mud Cat E Series Electric Dredges
