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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
Eleven Contractors Recognized for Use of Trimble Technology for Architecture, Engineering and Construction LAS VEGAS — Trimble® today announced winners of the annual Trimble Construction Innovation Awards, recognizing exceptional use of Trimble technology to improve workflows, processes and project management by North American customers. Applicants in five award categories highlighted benefits of a wide range of Trimble… Read More
(November 17, 2025 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida) The Florida Maritime Partnership (FMP) welcomes Fairwater as the newest member of its coalition of U.S. maritime stakeholders committed to protecting the Jones Act and advancing the interests of the domestic maritime industry. Fairwater, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-headquartered company operating under the Jones Act, adds to FMP’s broad… Read More
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 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
The $31 million Phipps Ocean Park restoration is one reason she said ‘yes.’ Danielle Del Sol joined the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach as its chief executive and president in August and says the Phipps Ocean Park project was one of the reasons she said “yes” to the job. “The park embodies the mission of this foundation,” Del Sol… Read More
The 38th Aerial Port Squadron welcomed a new commander to its ranks Nov. 15, 2025, during a change of command ceremony at the Air Base Commons here. Master Sgt. Elizabeth Guerrisky, Special Handling Supervisor assigned to the 38th Aerial Port Squadron, officiated the ceremony, which signaled the passing of the squadron guidon to new commander,… Read More
Optional Add-on Service from Triumph Brings Further Visibility and Predictability to the Audit-payment Ecosystem WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble today introduced its new Freight Audit software solution designed to automate and streamline the freight auditing process. TrimbleⓇ Freight Audit is designed to expedite end-to-end auditing operations by eliminating inefficiencies and manual tasks required for ensuring compliance with contracts and… Read More
Eleven Contractors Recognized for Use of Trimble Technology for Architecture, Engineering and Construction LAS VEGAS — Trimble® today announced winners of the annual Trimble Construction Innovation Awards, recognizing exceptional use of Trimble technology to improve workflows, processes and project management by North American customers. Applicants in five award categories highlighted benefits of a wide range of Trimble… Read More
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
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
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
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
The $31 million Phipps Ocean Park restoration is one reason she said ‘yes.’ Danielle Del Sol joined the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach as its chief executive and president in August and says the Phipps Ocean Park project was one of the reasons she said “yes” to the job. “The park embodies the mission of this foundation,” Del Sol… Read More
The 38th Aerial Port Squadron welcomed a new commander to its ranks Nov. 15, 2025, during a change of command ceremony at the Air Base Commons here. Master Sgt. Elizabeth Guerrisky, Special Handling Supervisor assigned to the 38th Aerial Port Squadron, officiated the ceremony, which signaled the passing of the squadron guidon to new commander,… Read More
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
(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
Wind Energy – USA An attorney representing Invenergy told the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in a Friday filing that the company’s 2.4-GW offshore wind project, Leading Light Wind, is cancelled. Invenergy has determined it cannot move forward with the project under the terms and conditions set out when the BPU awarded it offshore… Read More
It is no secret that the current American President has an unhealthy disdain for the wind sector. For years, President Trump has lamented the United States’ embrace of the renewable energy sector, with wind having a particular place in his apparent dislike for the industry. Now, industry leaders have pointed out that his administration’s cutbacks on… Read More
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
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
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Port activity in Georgia supports 16,300 jobs in the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region, and nearly 651,000 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. The statewide number has grown by 41,770 jobs or 7 percent compared to Fiscal Year… Read More
The leaders of the Port of New Orleans and one of its largest commercial partners on Friday underscored the growing urgency of advancing the port’s multi-billion-dollar container terminal and road project — a development they say is central to the region’s industrial future. Speaking at the port’s annual “State of the Port” gathering at the… Read More
Crowley has expanded its mooring services to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California, enhancing its harbor services for ship operators along the U.S. West Coast. The new services combine Crowley’s high-performance, safe and reliable ship assist and escort tug fleet with integrated mooring services to help vessels safely and efficiently deliver… Read More
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
Carolina Beach, NC – Bulldozers and pipes laying on the beach signal the start of Carolina Beach’s renourishment project. After months of planning, Sunday marked the first day that workers would begin to reshape the coastline. The project will start off in the north side of Carolina Beach and will work its way south, more… Read More
WILMINGTON, NC — Work is set to begin on the coastal storm risk management (CSRM) project at Carolina Beach next week. Sand placement work will take place along Carolina Beach, N.C., beginning mid-November 2025, and will continue for approximately four to five weeks, weather permitting. Here is the information you will need to know when navigating which… Read More
The Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild has been delayed, with a late 2030 completion date and a budget increase to between $4.3 billion and $5.2 billion, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority. Due to discoveries made during after the design phase and during the pre-construction phase for the rebuild, material costs and the scope of… Read More
State and federal agencies are considering a project to deepen the shipping channel into the Port of Wilmington. Proponents of the plan say it will allow larger vessels and save money by reducing current inefficiencies. Opponents point to a host of potential environmental concerns on the surrounding waterways and wetlands. This reporting was made possible… 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
Meet the Gerard McAllister: McAllister’s Next-Gen Tug Arrives in Flagship New York Power, ingenuity, maneuverability – McAllister Towing’s newest tractor tug, the Gerard McAllister, brings all three to the Port of New York. American made at Washburn & Doughty, the GERARD MCALLISTER is the fifth in a series of six 84-metric-ton bollard pull, low-emission tractor… Read More
PANAMA CITY, FL – 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… Read More
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
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
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
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — More than 100,000 San Juan residents kept their drinking water flowing in late October when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District relocated a critical 30‑inch water main — a milestone in Puerto Rico’s massive Río Puerto Nuevo Flood Risk Management Project (RPN). By timing the work with an emergency shutdown already… Read More
RICHLAND, Wash. — In a major milestone, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Walla Walla District, in partnership with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the Yakama Nation, the Washington Department of Ecology, and the Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group has awarded a $1.2 million construction contract to PIPKIN INC. for the Bateman… Read More
Carolina Beach, NC – Bulldozers and pipes laying on the beach signal the start of Carolina Beach’s renourishment project. After months of planning, Sunday marked the first day that workers would begin to reshape the coastline. The project will start off in the north side of Carolina Beach and will work its way south, more… Read More
The city’s shoreline will be rebuilt this winter, restoring eroded areas and adding extra sand to the southern end for stronger protection. Delray Beach is preparing to begin a multimillion-dollar beach renourishment project this winter in an effort to rebuild a shoreline that has been steadily narrowed by storms and rising seas. The work, led by… Read More
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — More than 100,000 San Juan residents kept their drinking water flowing in late October when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District relocated a critical 30‑inch water main — a milestone in Puerto Rico’s massive Río Puerto Nuevo Flood Risk Management Project (RPN). By timing the work with an emergency shutdown already… Read More
RICHLAND, Wash. — In a major milestone, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Walla Walla District, in partnership with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the Yakama Nation, the Washington Department of Ecology, and the Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group has awarded a $1.2 million construction contract to PIPKIN INC. for the Bateman… Read More
Carolina Beach, NC – Bulldozers and pipes laying on the beach signal the start of Carolina Beach’s renourishment project. After months of planning, Sunday marked the first day that workers would begin to reshape the coastline. The project will start off in the north side of Carolina Beach and will work its way south, more… Read More
The 38th Aerial Port Squadron welcomed a new commander to its ranks Nov. 15, 2025, during a change of command ceremony at the Air Base Commons here. Master Sgt. Elizabeth Guerrisky, Special Handling Supervisor assigned to the 38th Aerial Port Squadron, officiated the ceremony, which signaled the passing of the squadron guidon to new commander,… Read More
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Waterways Operators – the trade association of the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry – and the National Safe Boating Council have partnered to create a video educating recreational boaters on how to safely interact with commercial vessels on the water. The three-minute video, titled Sharing the Water: Safe Boating on… Read More
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
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
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