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ABOARD THE HURLEY — Mayo Broussard is back at a familiar bend in the Mississippi River, looking over its deep, muddy currents, helping solve a problem. The world is depending on it. The 78-year-old, with a bushy white beard and a pack of Marlboros in his pocket, is maneuvering across the deck of an Army… Read More
By Daniel Katzive (gCaptain) – The Mexican Navy sail training ship Cuautemoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday evening, resulting in damage to the ship’s masts and multiple injuries. The New York Post is reporting that 200 people were aboard the ship at the time of the accident. Injured people are being brought to Brooklyn Navy Yard for evaluation, according to… Read More
The Port of Brunswick received key funding Thursday toward dredging of its harbor, a project needed for the Georgia Ports Authority to increase efficiency at its Roll on/Roll off port. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers included $35.3 million in its annual fiscal year work plan for the Port of Brunswick, according to a release from… Read More
Norfolk Dredging Co., Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded an $18,645,765 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Wilmington, North Carolina, with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2026. Fiscal 2023 and 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $18,645,765 were… Read More
Conrad Industries is making waves again. This time, it’s not just in shipbuilding—it’s in leadership. As Conrad Industries names new CEO, the company charts a bold, strategic course for the future. The shift comes at a critical moment for US maritime and travel infrastructure markets, where resilience and innovation are more urgent than ever. The… Read More
ARLINGTON, Va., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Patrick Sutton, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Planning, American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL), was elected Chairman of… Read More
Dredging and coastal protection company Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (NASDAQ:GLDD) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 22.3% year on year to $242.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.49 per share was 86.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) Q1 CY2025 Highlights: Revenue: $242.9 million vs analyst estimates of… Read More
The Charleston District welcomed its newest Operations Division Chief, Scott Hyatt, this winter. Hyatt took the reigns from his predecessor, Scott Glass, who retired at the end of December 2024. Hyatt brings a wealth of experience and passion to his new role. With a career spanning over two decades, his journey with the Corps began… Read More
Dredging permit regulators from Massachusetts gathered at the Barnstable County Complex on Thursday for the second Cape & Islands Dredging Summit, a half-day event aimed at tackling one of the region’s most persistent coastal infrastructure challenges: the permitting process for dredging projects. Hosted by Barnstable County and the Dredge Advisory Committee, the summit brought together… 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
2025 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting October 28-30 • Pier B Resort • Duluth, Minnesota Please save the date for the 2025 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting, to be held October 28-30 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and Pier B Resort in Duluth, Minnesota! More information will be available later this year at www.glc.org/meetings/annual…. Read More
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) today announced another high-level keynote speaker for the 24th World Dredging Congress & Exposition (“WODCON XXIV”), Rear Admiral Dean VanderLey, Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command/ Chief of Civil Engineers. VanderLey assumed the duties of Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and the 46th Chief of Civil Engineers in… Read More
BATON ROUGE, LA — Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature will take place on Monday, May 12, 2025, providing numerous opportunities for coastal stakeholders to engage with one another and with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) staff. Coastal Industry Week Webinars Leading up to the Coastal Day events, CPRA will facilitate five… Read More
ARLINGTON, Va., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Patrick Sutton, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Planning, American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL), was elected Chairman of… Read More
The Charleston District welcomed its newest Operations Division Chief, Scott Hyatt, this winter. Hyatt took the reigns from his predecessor, Scott Glass, who retired at the end of December 2024. Hyatt brings a wealth of experience and passion to his new role. With a career spanning over two decades, his journey with the Corps began… Read More
Conrad Industries is making waves again. This time, it’s not just in shipbuilding—it’s in leadership. As Conrad Industries names new CEO, the company charts a bold, strategic course for the future. The shift comes at a critical moment for US maritime and travel infrastructure markets, where resilience and innovation are more urgent than ever. The… Read More
Congratulations to Walter Dinicola, P.E. on his prestigious career milestone of receiving the Fellow election of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)! Becoming an ASCE Fellow is one of the highest honors bestowed by ASCE—an achievement earned by less than 3% of its 160,000-plus members across 177 countries. This prestigious distinction recognizes civil engineers… Read More
The Trump administration will allow a major offshore wind project that will deliver power to New York to continue, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) said Monday. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum halted the project last month, claiming that the Biden administration did not adequately review it. But, Hochul said in a Monday evening post on X that she managed to “save” the… Read More
Windea CTV, a partnership of Hornblower Wind and MidOcean Wind, has taken delivery of the third vessel in a series of windfarm crewboats to be built by St Johns Ship Building (SJSB) of Palatka, Florida. Windea Reliance is a sister of Windea Courageous, which was delivered by SJSB in January 2024, and Windea Enterprise, which was handed over later that… Read More
WASHINGTON — Advancing President Donald J. Trump’s strategic focus on domestic critical mineral development, the Department of the Interior today announced it is initiating the process to evaluate a potential mineral lease sale in the waters offshore American Samoa. This marks the first such action by Interior in over 30 years and could pave the way… Read More
Donald’s Trump’s administration has further threatened the US offshore wind industry by auditing £11.3bn of green energy grants previously awarded by Joe Biden. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced yesterday that projects which won funding under the former president are financially sound, aligned with US economic interests and consistent with current policies, according to Bloomberg. The… Read More
The Northern Territory Government is taking action to maintain safe and reliable ferry services at Cullen Bay. Urgent maintenance dredging works are set to begin later this month. Minister for Infrastructure and Logistics Bill Yan said the expedited dredging project would safeguard the continued movement of more than 150,000 ferry passengers each year, particularly those travelling… Read More
President Donald Trump’s trade war polices may be in flux, with the U.S.-China tariff deal last week changing things radically. But there is unlikely to be a “deluge” of cargo coming from China to the U.S. And there will most likely be “lower inventory across a variety of retail sectors” in the run-up to the… Read More
Executives of premier diversified port operator and supply chain logistics provider Ports America are eyeing significant opportunities at and around U.S. Gulf ports, including for refrigerated goods and for commerce with nearby countries. “In general, we are seeing major opportunities for reefer cargo and nearshoring efforts,” according to comments provided the American Journal of Transportation, attributable… Read More
Port Houston had a strong April in terms of containers, handling 387,478 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) across its public terminals, a double-digit increase of 20% compared to last year. April’s gains set a new record for April container volumes at Port Houston, and follow a record-setting March as well. Year-to-date volumes are 1,456,173 TEUs through… Read More
The Northern Territory Government is taking action to maintain safe and reliable ferry services at Cullen Bay. Urgent maintenance dredging works are set to begin later this month. Minister for Infrastructure and Logistics Bill Yan said the expedited dredging project would safeguard the continued movement of more than 150,000 ferry passengers each year, particularly those travelling… Read More
METAIRIE, La.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Venture Global announced a donation of $37,300 to the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) to support critical coastal restoration projects in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. This contribution is part of the company’s multi-year partnership with the New Orleans Saints through the Catch for the Coast initiative, sponsored by Venture Global. The Venture Global team was pleased… Read More
Presque Isle State Park will not receive its usual $1.5 million in federal funding for sand replenishment this year, raising concerns about infrastructure stability. The park typically receives $3 million annually for sand replenishment, with half coming from the federal government and half from the state. This year, the federal government has not provided its… Read More
VIRGINIA BEACH — A public works plan to fill a bowl-shaped borrow pit with material dredged from navigational channels and stormwater projects has met resistance from the city’s Planning Commission, neighbors and wildlife groups who are concerned about the environmental impacts. The City Council is scheduled to vote on modifications to a conditional use permit… 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
Chaney Enterprises acquired Williams Sand & Clay, a family-owned business located in Eagle Springs, North Carolina. The addition gives Chaney a second aggregate location in North Carolina following the opening of Grifton Sand & Gravel in 2024. Serving central North Carolina, Williams Sand & Clay provides washed concrete sand, ball field clay, fill dirt, topsoil, white… Read More
Every year, the world consumes around 50 billion tonnes of sand, gravel and crushed stone. The astonishing scale of this demand is hard to comprehend – 12.5 million Olympic sized swimming pools per year – making it the most-used solid material by humans. Most of us don’t see the sand and gravel all around us…. Read More
Windea CTV, a partnership of Hornblower Wind and MidOcean Wind, has taken delivery of the third vessel in a series of windfarm crewboats to be built by St Johns Ship Building (SJSB) of Palatka, Florida. Windea Reliance is a sister of Windea Courageous, which was delivered by SJSB in January 2024, and Windea Enterprise, which was handed over later that… Read More
ROME — The CEO of shipbuilder Fincantieri has claimed the Italian state- controlled yard can be a catalyst in President Donald Trump’s shake-up of U.S. naval shipbuilding. Pierroberto Folgiero said Fincantieri could “enable and support a kind of renaissance of shipbuilding in the U.S.” Speaking to analysts on Monday, the Italian manager added that Trump’s… Read More
U.S. Sen. Todd Young, known for co-authoring and heading up support for the $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry, is now turning his focus to his SHIPS for America bill. Young, R-Indiana, and fellow Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, reintroduced legislation April 30 to jumpstart the country’s “rusted” shipbuilding industry… Read More
On April 9, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order aimed at boosting the country’s shipbuilding capacity. Some members of Congress also are seeking to promote U.S. shipbuilding, including re-introducing the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act last week. We asked four experts: What is one crucial step… 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
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a total of $9.3 million in contracts to Michigan-based Walsh Service Solutions, LLC on May 13 to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channels in Conneaut and Fairport harbor this summer. Dredging of harbors like these ensures accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of… Read More
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, received more than $218 million in funding for numerous infrastructure improvement, dredging, and environmental projects benefiting Maryland, Pennsylvania, southern New York, and the District of Columbia, including $62 million towards Baltimore Harbor operations and maintenance and $71.9 million for the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island project. This funding is… Read More
WILMINGTON, N.C. (May 19, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District has awarded an $18.6 million contract to Norfolk Dredging Company for the crucial maintenance dredging of the Wilmington Harbor Inner Ocean Bar. With the inclusion of all options, the total contract value is estimated at $25.3 million. This essential project will… Read More
The Charleston District welcomed its newest Operations Division Chief, Scott Hyatt, this winter. Hyatt took the reigns from his predecessor, Scott Glass, who retired at the end of December 2024. Hyatt brings a wealth of experience and passion to his new role. With a career spanning over two decades, his journey with the Corps began… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a total of $9.3 million in contracts to Michigan-based Walsh Service Solutions, LLC on May 13 to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channels in Conneaut and Fairport harbor this summer. Dredging of harbors like these ensures accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of… Read More
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, received more than $218 million in funding for numerous infrastructure improvement, dredging, and environmental projects benefiting Maryland, Pennsylvania, southern New York, and the District of Columbia, including $62 million towards Baltimore Harbor operations and maintenance and $71.9 million for the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island project. This funding is… Read More
WILMINGTON, N.C. (May 19, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District has awarded an $18.6 million contract to Norfolk Dredging Company for the crucial maintenance dredging of the Wilmington Harbor Inner Ocean Bar. With the inclusion of all options, the total contract value is estimated at $25.3 million. This essential project will… Read More
The Charleston District welcomed its newest Operations Division Chief, Scott Hyatt, this winter. Hyatt took the reigns from his predecessor, Scott Glass, who retired at the end of December 2024. Hyatt brings a wealth of experience and passion to his new role. With a career spanning over two decades, his journey with the Corps began… 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
