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SEATTLE and HOUSTON, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saltchuk Resources, Inc. (“Saltchuk”) today welcomed Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes”) as its newest wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction closed this morning for a purchase price of $17.00 per share in cash, and an enterprise value of approximately $1.5 billion. “We’re proud to… Read More
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A meeting was hosted on Tuesday about a project that aims to clear up a local waterway that has not been dredged for about 20 years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, held the public meeting in Bristol for the Apalachicola Chattahoochee Flint or ACF Dredging Project to evaluate the potential… Read More
TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Five thousand feet of federally authorized harbor in Two Rivers is in need of maintenance. According to City Manager Kyle Kordell, the harbor should be 18 feet deep. “That depth of 18 feet has been eroded to more like 10 to eight feet in depth, which is a problem if… Read More
A major beach restoration project is now underway at Cape San Blas, with crews beginning work this week to rebuild the shoreline. A dredge arrived Tuesday and has started pumping sand back onto the beach, marking the first renourishment effort in the area since 2019. In addition to restoring sand, the project includes the installation… Read More
American Society of Civil Engineers honors Project 11 team; Port Commission advances investments to support growth and data-driven planning HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Monday, March 23, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting. Celebrating the Success of Port-Led Project 11 Expansion Work The meeting served as a moment to… Read More
By Twinkle Jha Swiftships, LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Morgan City, Louisiana-based shipbuilder is restructuring its finances while continuing operations under court supervision. The company filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition on March 18, 2026. Case details are available on PACER. Proceedings are taking place in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District… Read More
By Gareth havelock Suderman and Young Towing Company (S&Y) will expand its tug operations to the Port of Brownsville and Port Isabel in Texas, beginning service on Thursday, April 9. S&Y said this expansion will reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality marine support to customers calling the US Gulf Coast and further strengthens… Read More
SEATTLE and HOUSTON, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saltchuk Resources, Inc. (“Saltchuk”) today welcomed Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes”) as its newest wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction closed this morning for a purchase price of $17.00 per share in cash, and an enterprise value of approximately $1.5 billion. “We’re proud to… Read More
HOUSTON, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott today published its 2025 Sustainability Report, reporting measurable progress in emissions reduction, lower‑carbon infrastructure delivery, responsible business practices, and safe and sustainable operations. The company expanded ISO 50001 energy management certification, increased renewable electricity use, enhanced safety programs and embedded new sustainability tools and processes across project execution. The 2025… Read More
Have you signed up for the WEDA Midwest Chapter Short Course: “Resilience for Inland Systems, Infrastructure, and People”, yet? Be sure to sign up by APRIL 10th, space is limited!! Visit https://lnkd.in/gfdsn98h to sign up! Source
The GLGR Section thrilled to be hosting a panel on the current state of Great Lakes shipbuildng at our upcoming Winter Section Meeting on April 9th in Cleveland! The Shipbuilding Situation will be presented by Brendan Falkowski and will feature panelists from Great Lakes shipyards, engineering firms, and fleet operators offering a breadth of input from the… Read More
BATON ROUGE, LA — Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature will take place on Monday, March 30, 2026, providing numerous opportunities for coastal stakeholders to engage with one another and with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) staff. Business Networking and Matchmaking Events As part of the activities happening on Coastal Day, CPRA… Read More
The 2026 Port of the Future Conference is focused on creating and revitalizing our Nation’s seaports, infrastructure, and processes – across maritime, air, land, and cyber domains. This symposium addresses the urgent and emerging issues facing ports of entry, regulators, and associated industries. This year’s Conference brings together the leaders of more than 60 seaports… Read More
Siemens today announced the appointment of Ann Fairchild (54) as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Siemens USA, the company’s largest market globally. Fairchild, who has served as interim president and CEO since October 2025, will assume the permanent role effective immediately. She will guide Siemens’ strategy and engagement across the United States, where… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga., March 26, 2026 – Gateway Terminals Savannah has announced the appointment of Bryan Blalock as President effective April 13, 2026. Mr. Blalock will succeed the current President of Gateway Terminals Savannah, Kevin Price – who will transition to the Georgia Ports Authority leadership team as the newly announced President on July 1, 2026. “We would… Read More
Brian Waterfield Named Colonna’s Shipyard Inc.’s Next Chief Financial Officer NORFOLK, Va. (March 26, 2026) — Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. announced today that Brian Waterfield has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 30, 2026. Waterfield will oversee the company’s accounting function and support enterprise financial strategy, bringing deep experience in financial auditing and advisory… Read More
Thordon Bearings has announced two significant appointments which reinforce its commitment to meet growing demand for high performance, pollution-free seawater-lubricated bearings and seals in commercial shipping. Anthony Hamilton has been appointed VP of Engineering and Product Development of Thomson-Gordon Group (TGG), the parent company of Thordon Bearings, with a mission to leverage group-wide capabilities in… Read More
In a new attack on clean energy, the Trump administration will pay French energy developer TotalEnergies nearly $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to cancel two offshore wind projects that would have put at least 37,000 people to work building 4 gigawatts (GW) of new clean energy, enough to power 1.3 million homes in New Jersey and North Carolina. As part of the deal, the company has… Read More
The Trump administration’s latest move against offshore wind underscores a growing disconnect between political rhetoric and real-world results. On one hand, the administration is working to halt offshore wind development – most recently by striking a nearly $1 billion deal to cancel leases off the coasts of New York and North Carolina. On the other,… Read More
By Diana DiGangi Bank of America said in a Monday research note that it has upgraded its outlook on offshore wind developer Ørsted, citing recent developments including the potential for the conflict in the Middle East to “create impetus for fossil fuel independence in Europe.” “We believe that the risks facing Orsted’s US projects have… Read More
Caldwell Marine International, a JAG Company recently completed the Martha’s Vineyard cable lay project in the US, which involved two separate cable runs from the Mainland in Falmouth, MA, to Martha’s Vineyard Island. Both runs were completed within a single rental period using two of our 15-tonne breakback tensioners. Each cable run came with its… Read More
The Trump administration has doubled its maritime insurance backstop to $40 billion, expanding a flagship effort to restart commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz—even as shipowners continue to largely stay away. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Chubb Limited announced Friday that six additional U.S. insurers—Travelers, Liberty Mutual, Berkshire Hathaway, AIG, Starr Companies, and CNA Financial—have joined the Maritime Reinsurance facility, contributing… Read More
The Strait of Hormuz remains virtually closed, with effects spreading through the global economy within weeks by disrupting energy flows, raising prices and increasing financial pressure on developing countries, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns in its second rapid assessment. What began as a disruption in a key energy corridor is now feeding through the entire… Read More
American Society of Civil Engineers honors Project 11 team; Port Commission advances investments to support growth and data-driven planning HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Monday, March 23, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting. Celebrating the Success of Port-Led Project 11 Expansion Work The meeting served as a moment to… Read More
Seattle, WA – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and ranking member of the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, visited the Port of Seattle and delivered remarks on the importance of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund supporting the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, while affirming her continued efforts to… Read More
In alignment with President Trump’s Executive Order 14303, “Restoring Gold Standard Science,” the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region has released five 3D seismic survey datasets from the Beaufort Sea, expanding public access to legacy geologic information that supports industry analysis, academic research and Alaska energy planning. “Making these legacy seismic… Read More
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced today the critical role of offshore leasing, resource assessment and long-term planning in supporting record oil production on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf, which reached more than 714 million barrels in 2025. “America’s offshore energy strength is built years in advance through deliberate planning, leasing, and resource evaluation,” said… Read More
The Department of the Interior today announced the start of a phased plan to establish the Marine Minerals Administration, bringing together the functions of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. This action is intended to improve coordination and increase efficiencies across offshore leasing, permitting, inspections and environmental… Read More
TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Five thousand feet of federally authorized harbor in Two Rivers is in need of maintenance. According to City Manager Kyle Kordell, the harbor should be 18 feet deep. “That depth of 18 feet has been eroded to more like 10 to eight feet in depth, which is a problem if… Read More
By Rihem Akkouche The headline Speyside files for chapter 11 echoed through New York’s construction and materials sector Friday as Speyside Holdings LLC sought bankruptcy protection, listing more than $32 million in liabilities against less than $1.3 million in assets. The filing, lodged in federal bankruptcy court, signals a pivotal moment for the sand and stone supplier whose… Read More
By Ozten Shebahkeget An Alberta company that has proposed mining silica sand in Manitoba is partnering with the province’s biggest university on the experimental design of a groundwater monitoring network, using technology experts say is growing in importance for global groundwater research. Sio Silica president Carla Devlin says the mining company will work with the… Read More
Have you ever picked up sand only to realize how quickly it disappears? As children, we watched it slip through our fingers or fall through an hourglass without understanding what vanishing meant. Sand feels light and abundant, impossible to hold, and its market power mirrors this perceived triviality. The more we clutch what seems infinite,… Read More
Dear EarthTalk: “What is ‘sand mining’ and why is it bad for the environment?” — O.H., via email Sand mining, extracting sand from the earth, is the second most widespread human activity in marine environments, after fishing. Sand and gravel are the most extracted materials across the globe. According to the United Nations Environment Programme,… Read More
Robert Allan Ltd. in conjunction with Indústria Naval Catarinense Ltda. (INC), is pleased to announce the development of a new pushboat design. The vessels will support Transpetro’s bunkering operations at terminals in Brazil, and form part of a major newbuild program for pushboats and barges serving the fuel logistics market. This project marks Robert Allan… Read More
By Dr.G.R.Balakrishnan The twin-screw vessels are each powered by two Mitsubishi Tier 3 S6R2 main engines, rated at 803 horsepower at 1,400 rpm. The Beth Williams is also fitted with two generator sets rated at 65 kW to support onboard electrical loads. The vessels were designed for inland towing operations, with propulsion and auxiliary systems selected early in… Read More
By Julia Simone PORTLAND (WGME) — The State of Maine ship has arrived at the port of Portland. Maine Maritime Academy held a ceremony Monday night, marking the transfer of the new national security multi-mission vessel to Maine Maritime Academy. The $330 million ship is the third of five cutting-edge vessels. It will serve as… Read More
Ellicott Dredge Enterprises introduces the all-new IMS Model 4008 LP Versi-Dredge® as a more economical option for self-propelled maintenance dredging. The new system is an ultra-compact design with dual function hydraulic dredger and weed harvester capabilities designed for lakes, canals, marinas, and industrial ponds. “We listened to our customers and the dredging market and created… 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
The 542nd Forward Engineer Support Team-Advanced (FEST-A) deployed to Europe on March 26, 2026, to provide technical engineering support to U.S. European Command. The 542nd, stationed at Hunter Army Airfield, is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers assigned as a detachment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District. The detachment is… Read More
By Nahaku Mcfadden JUNEAU, ALASKA – The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Adam Telle, visited Juneau last week to observe the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) ongoing solutions to address flooding ahead of the annual Mendenhall Glacier Outburst Flooding Events, also known as GLOFs. The Assistant Secretary also outlined the USACE Alaska… Read More
San Diego (March 30, 2026) – Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW), a boatbuilding and repair company with facilities in San Diego and Los Cabos, is proud to announce it has been awarded a new contract by the San Diego Unified Port District to design, fabricate, and install a state-of-the-art multi-deck live fire training simulator in support of… Read More
By Alan Bosworth Fincantieri Marine Group, Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine have established a collaborative framework for shipbuilding projects within the Great Lakes region. The three shipyards, all based in the Great Lakes, intend to compete for a contract to build seven light icebreakers for the US Coast Guard, designated as the homeland security cutter-light… Read More
The 542nd Forward Engineer Support Team-Advanced (FEST-A) deployed to Europe on March 26, 2026, to provide technical engineering support to U.S. European Command. The 542nd, stationed at Hunter Army Airfield, is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers assigned as a detachment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District. The detachment is… Read More
By Nahaku Mcfadden JUNEAU, ALASKA – The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Adam Telle, visited Juneau last week to observe the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) ongoing solutions to address flooding ahead of the annual Mendenhall Glacier Outburst Flooding Events, also known as GLOFs. The Assistant Secretary also outlined the USACE Alaska… Read More
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A meeting was hosted on Tuesday about a project that aims to clear up a local waterway that has not been dredged for about 20 years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, held the public meeting in Bristol for the Apalachicola Chattahoochee Flint or ACF Dredging Project to evaluate the potential… Read More
Magruder Construction Co. Inc.,* Eolia, Missouri, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for Illinois Waterway hydraulic dredging. The amount of this action is $25,000,000. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2030. U.S. Army Corps of… Read More
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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
