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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, in coordination with the County of Ventura, is returning to complete the maintenance dredging at Channel Islands Harbor. USACE has conducted routine maintenance dredging of Channel Islands Harbor since the 1960s. Manson Construction of Seattle, USACE’s contractor, will be completing the work. During the winter 2025 dredge cycle,… 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
Gator Dredging is mobilizing equipment for the Upham Beach renourishment project in Pinellas County, Florida. This project is part of a larger beach nourishment initiative aimed at combating erosion and enhancing beach quality. Key Details Start Date: Construction is set to begin the week of October 20, 2025. Duration: The sand placement is expected to… Read More
It’s October 7, 2025, and Rep. Clay Higgins is not amused. Donning a pair of tinted glasses, a Bluetooth earpiece and an “Israel Defense Forces” baseball hat, the congressman stands on a strip of grass next to the Coulee Ile des Cannes detention ponds near Judice, recording one of his signature selfie-style videos. The subject of… Read More
BOWERS BEACH / SLAUGHTER BEACH, Del. — The nor’easter that swept through Delmarva over the weekend took a bite out of Delaware’s coastline. In the aftermath of that storm, significant erosion and damage were left behind in communities like Bowers Beach and Slaughter Beach. At Slaughter Beach, longtime visitor Arlina Renee said she was surprised by the… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., October 17, 2025 — Trimble today announced this year’s winners of the Trimble Asset Lifecycle Management Awards. This program recognizes organizations that are making a positive impact in their industries and communities through progressive use of digital construction and asset lifecycle management technologies. Trimble owner and public sector solutions include a unified suite of software… Read More
US classification society ABS has agreed to acquire the MetaSHIP training and simulation platform from Orka Informatics, following in the footsteps of its UK peer Lloyd’s Register, which bought Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) in late 2024. The move marks another major step by a leading class society into immersive digital learning as the industry looks to close… 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
BAKER CITY — The Baker County Board of Commissioners might cancel an 8-year-old ordinance that allows people or companies to apply for a lease to mine in the county-owned dredge tailings near Sumpter. Rescinding that ordinance is on the agenda for commissioners during their meeting Wednesday, Oct. 15, starting at 9 a.m. at the courthouse,… 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
To residents of Dundalk and Sparrows Point, the word “dredging” is a familiar one, but the specifics of the term —how dredged material is handled, where it goes and what dredge can be turned into — are sometimes elusive. In an effort to teach residents about the practice, the Maryland Port Administration stopped by the… 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
NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Adam Laurie as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Laurie, a New Orleans area native, brings an accomplished background encompassing military service, financial expertise, and revenue growth strategy. Laurie’s career has spanned leadership roles in financial planning, strategic finance, and executive management: Macquarie… 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
The Rhenus Group has appointed Peter Nordstrom as Chief Executive Officer for its Air & Ocean division in North America. He will now oversee regional operations and align with the company’s global strategic vision. With a proven track record of more than 25 years of international experience in the freight forwarding, logistics, and supply chain… Read More
The tender has been allowed to proceed after the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator received joint strategic direction to formally initiate the process. It concerns three areas in the Canada-Nova Scotia offshore zone, with exact locations yet to be defined as the call for information seeks to properly identify them. The energy regulator is asking… Read More
The United States has reached a milestone in its offshore wind ambitions as the Charybdis, the nation’s first Jones Act-compliant Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV), has arrived at Portsmouth Port, Virginia, ready to begin operations at the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project. The Charybdis, commissioned by Dominion Energy, entered Portsmouth Port on 17 September, according to vessel… Read More
State and industry leaders argued that the funds are needed to establish California as a hub for floating offshore wind. Dive Brief: The California Energy Commission authorized $42.75 million in grants for offshore wind port development on Wednesday, in what commission staff described as the first appropriation of the state’s Climate Bond funds for offshore wind…. Read More
Over the past couple of years, the global offshore wind sector has been facing growing pains, with supply chain constraints, policy volatility, and economic headwinds threatening a power segment that has been slated to become the most dominant wind energy source in many regions. These challenges are increasingly forcing companies in the space to abandon… Read More
Port of Antwerp struggles to clear backlog amidst labour slow-down, floodings continue to affect Mexico’s Veracruz port Stay ahead of supply chain disruptions and port congestion with Kuehne+Nagel’s weekly port operational update. Find out the latest vessel waiting times and status of ports in Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe, the Middle East-Indian Subcontinent, North America, and… Read More
Oct. 15, 2025 – The Port of Los Angeles processed 883,053 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in September. While cargo eased 7.5% compared to last year, it helped propel the Port to its best quarter on record. “As trade policy unfolds, we can only predict more unpredictability,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka…. Read More
CHARLESTON, SC—Oct. 16, 2025—SC Ports ended the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 with steady container volumes and strong year-over-year growth for both inland ports and vehicle volumes. The Port of Charleston handled 212,363 TEUs in September, a slight dip below planned volumes as broader trade constrictions are being felt across the industry. Recently expanded… Read More
The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) hosted a record-breaking 2025 Annual Meeting in Huntington Beach, California, the first under NAWE President Carl Bentzel’s tenure. Bentzel was appointed President of NAWE in December of 2024 and has been steadily building the organization, bringing a wide range of perspectives into industry dialogue. “NAWE plays a critical… Read More
BETHANY BEACH, DE — The Nor’easter that hit Delmarva’s coast earlier this week damaged shorelines in multiple coastal Delaware towns, including Bethany Beach. Erosion at Bethany Beach caused a steep shelf along the town’s boardwalk, ranging from six to eight feet in depth. The damage prompted many of the central beach access points to be… Read More
Chinese restrictions on rare earth mineral exports could have detrimental impacts on the U.S. defense industry, according to Sen. Todd Young. Rare earths are critical to defense products such as artificial intelligence microchips and parts of the newest U.S. stealth bombers. Mr. Young, Indian Republican, says Beijing’s dominance over the processing of the materials is emerging as… Read More
It’s October 7, 2025, and Rep. Clay Higgins is not amused. Donning a pair of tinted glasses, a Bluetooth earpiece and an “Israel Defense Forces” baseball hat, the congressman stands on a strip of grass next to the Coulee Ile des Cannes detention ponds near Judice, recording one of his signature selfie-style videos. The subject of… Read More
BOWERS BEACH / SLAUGHTER BEACH, Del. — The nor’easter that swept through Delmarva over the weekend took a bite out of Delaware’s coastline. In the aftermath of that storm, significant erosion and damage were left behind in communities like Bowers Beach and Slaughter Beach. At Slaughter Beach, longtime visitor Arlina Renee said she was surprised by the… 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
Simrad Marine Electronics, a brand within Brunswick Corporation, today announced the launch of the Simrad® AutoCaptain™ Autonomous Boating System, a revolutionary advancement in marine technology featuring full auto-docking capabilities, including docking, undocking, and short distance maneuvering. Unlike assistance-based systems currently on the market, AutoCaptain delivers true autonomous maneuvering, engineered from the ground up with exclusive Mercury Marine® propulsion… Read More
As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Rozema Boat Works Inc. of Mount Vernon, Wash., to acquire up to six second-generation special-purpose craft – heavy weather… Read More
FRANKFURT, Germany — Trimble® today announced two new positioning system portfolios for mobile mapping and direct georeferencing — Applanix POS LVX+ and Applanix POS AVX RTX — to meet the evolving demands of the geospatial industry. These next-generation solutions are designed to deliver unparalleled accuracy and efficiency for a wide range of land-based and airborne… Read More
Restoring America’s maritime dominance requires a turn toward speed, innovation and collaboration. The U.S. Navy celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding Monday. Nearly nine months before issuing the Declaration of Independence, with the Colonies already at war with Britain, the Continental Congress recognized the urgent need to build a fleet to secure Americans’ freedoms and… 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
Vicksburg, Miss. — Link: https://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/49995 Report Number: ERDC/CHL TR-25-21 Title: Northeast Florida Regional Sediment Management: A Guide to Using Dredged Material for Estuarine Restoration By Aubree G. Hershorin, Kip E. Webber, Matthew H. Schrader, Clayton A. McCoy, Barbara U. Nist, Tony W. Ledford, Jr., and Katherine E. Brutsché Source
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (October 14, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (Corps) has issued a proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the maintenance dredging of the federally authorized Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) within waters of the Nassau Reach 1 channel in Nassau County, Florida. The Reach… Read More
Gator Dredging is mobilizing equipment for the Upham Beach renourishment project in Pinellas County, Florida. This project is part of a larger beach nourishment initiative aimed at combating erosion and enhancing beach quality. Key Details Start Date: Construction is set to begin the week of October 20, 2025. Duration: The sand placement is expected to… Read More
It’s October 7, 2025, and Rep. Clay Higgins is not amused. Donning a pair of tinted glasses, a Bluetooth earpiece and an “Israel Defense Forces” baseball hat, the congressman stands on a strip of grass next to the Coulee Ile des Cannes detention ponds near Judice, recording one of his signature selfie-style videos. The subject of… Read More
Vicksburg, Miss. — Link: https://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/49995 Report Number: ERDC/CHL TR-25-21 Title: Northeast Florida Regional Sediment Management: A Guide to Using Dredged Material for Estuarine Restoration By Aubree G. Hershorin, Kip E. Webber, Matthew H. Schrader, Clayton A. McCoy, Barbara U. Nist, Tony W. Ledford, Jr., and Katherine E. Brutsché Source
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (October 14, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (Corps) has issued a proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the maintenance dredging of the federally authorized Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) within waters of the Nassau Reach 1 channel in Nassau County, Florida. The Reach… Read More
It’s October 7, 2025, and Rep. Clay Higgins is not amused. Donning a pair of tinted glasses, a Bluetooth earpiece and an “Israel Defense Forces” baseball hat, the congressman stands on a strip of grass next to the Coulee Ile des Cannes detention ponds near Judice, recording one of his signature selfie-style videos. The subject of… 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
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